Diy Yarn Hat Ornaments - So Cute!

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Ever wondered how to make hats with yarn? You can create these cute mini yarn hats in minutes - and they always turn out super cute!

See how to make yarn hat ornaments using just two items: yarn and a bit of cardboard.

finished yarn hat made with a few simple knots and a cardboard ring

If you're new to yarn crafts or macrame, check out these ten easy macrame project ideas for beginners. And if you're looking for a portable, creative project, try your hand at easy friendship bracelets - they're fun and can be made anywhere, anytime! 😊

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Supplies
Mini Yarn Hat Ornament - Photo Steps

finished yarn hat with a pompom in red color on a wooden doll

Supplies

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yarn
a toilet paper roll
scissors

Mini Yarn Hat Ornament - Photo Steps

To start, you'll need to decide on the color of your mini hats. Take a look and grab a skein of yarn you like, best not too thin. Now, let's get down to work:

Step 1 - Cut the cardboard tube

Cut a small portion off your cardboard tube to get a cardboard ring. Anything between ½" and ¾" will work.

Step 2 - Cut yarn

Cut 30-50 pieces of yarn, depending on the thickness. The thicker the yarn, less yarn strands you'll need. About the length, I chose 11 inches. I wrapped yarn around my quilting ruler for quicker cutting, but you can also use a piece of cardboard.

yarn cut into strands and a toilet paper tube cut into a cardboard ring

Once you have enough yarn, cut it to get a bunch of 11" long strands.

Step 3 - Fold one strand in half

Now we need to knot the yarn onto the tube. What you'll see here is also called a larks head knot. Let me show you the steps:

Placing the folded end of a piece of yarn through the cardboard tube

Start by folding your yarn in half, then place the loop into the cardboard tube.

Step 4 - Grab the ends

Reach through the loop to grab the tail ends of the yarn.

Step 5 - Pull and make a knot

Placing the folded end of a piece of yarn through the cardboard tube and tying a knot

Pull them through the loop and tighten the knot.

Step 6 - Add more yarn

adding more yarn arou nd a cardboard tube and knotting

Step 7 - Push yarn through

Pushing the yarn through the loop to create a hat

Push the yarn through to the other side of the cardboard tube, to create a hat brim.

Step 8 - Tie off

Cut another piece of yarn to tie around the loose yarn to finish the hat. If you want to, trim the yarn ends to create a pom pom look on the top of the hat. Isn't it cute?

finished yarn hat ornament in red color on a wooden surface

Wasn't this easy to finish! Spruce up your holiday vibes with these cute winter hat ornaments! Pop 'em on your Christmas tree, dangle them as a fun garland, or use them to top off your presents.

These Christmas hat ornaments are the perfect way to add a dash of festive charm to your celebrations!

finished red yarn hat ornament on a wooden figure

I hope you liked this mini yarn hat tutorial - now let's make a bunch of them. Or, even better, use a bit of an extra macrame cord and a wooden ring - and you get this cute and easy macrame gnome!