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Creative Hat Patterns and Projects

Use these free hat patterns and project sheets to create and decorate unique hats for everyone!
Australia Day Hat
Check out this picture of an Australia Day hat made by Stewart.
Bike Helmet Craft
From your About.com guide, make this TOY bike helmet out of a milk jug.
Bunny Craft Foam Visor
Find out how to create this fun bunny visor using craft foam and a few other supplies.
Bumble Bee Craft Foam Visor
Find out how to create this fun bumble bee visor using craft foam and a few other supplies.
Cat Craft Foam Visor
Find out how to create this fun cat visor using craft foam and a few other supplies.
Cat Ears Headband
From your About.com guide, make yourself some cat ears to wear.
Clown Hat
From your About.com guide, an easy, wearable hat made out of paper.
Crocheted Plastic Bag Hat
Belva Slate shares these directions for making a hat using plastic grocery bags and crochet techniques.
Crown
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Dog Craft Foam Visor
Find out how to create this fun dog visor using craft foam and a few other supplies.
Dog Ears Headband
Follow these directions to make a headband you can wear that looks like dog ears.
Dr. Seuss' Cat-in-The-Hat Hat
Create a wearable, paper hat you can wear to look like Dr. Seuss' Cat-in-The-Hat.
Fleece Hat
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Hood Scarf
If you have worked with fleece before, you may have scraps that are just right to make a simple hood scarf.
I'm Puzzled Hat
Susannah Wollman explains how she turned an ordinary straw hat into a creative accessory!
Jester Hat
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Ladybug Craft Foam Visor
Find out how to create this fun ladybug visor using craft foam and a few other supplies.
Linda's Fleece Hat
Check out a picture of a fleece hat Linda made using fleece scraps.
Make Miniature Western or Cowboy Hat
Instructions for making cowboy hats and other men's felt hats.
Make Your Own Visors
You will be amazed at what you can do with some simple craft foam visors and a few common craft supplies. Make everything from an adorable bumble bee visor to a visor you can wear to your favorite sporting events.
Mouse Craft Foam Visor
Find out how to create this fun mouse visor using craft foam and a few other supplies.
Mouse Ears Headband
From your About.com guide, an easy craft made with construction paper.
Native American Headband
Make a Native American headband using a paper bag.
Paper Mache Horse Hat
See a photograph of a paper mache hat that looks like a horse, made by Stewart Jennings and submitted by Sue Massey.
Patriotic Craft Foam Visor
Find out how to create this fun patriotic visor using craft foam and a few other supplies.
Patriotic Treat Can
This fun coffee can craft makes a wonderful tabletop decoration if you fill it with flowers and flags, or it can even be filled with treats and given as a gift.
Pilgrim Hat for Boys
Make your very own pilgrim hat using a paper plate.
Pumpkin Hat
From your About.com guide, pretend you are a pumpkin with this nifty pumpkin stem hat.
Pilgrim Hat for Girls
H. Marie explains how to make a girl's pilgrim bonnet using a piece of paper and a few other supplies.
Rabbit Ears Headband
Instructions for making a headband that looks like rabbit ears.
Rain Hat Craft
From your About.com guide, an original craft idea.
Sew a Chef's Hat
Use this free pattern along with the directions to make your own chef's hat.
Spaghetti and Meatball Hat Craft
Find out how to create this fun and unique hat using a paper plate that looks like a plate full of spaghetti and meatballs.
Styrofoam Leprechaun Hat Craft
Follow these directions, inspired by suggestions from Donna, and you can make a leprechaun hat using a styrofoam cup.
Top Hat Craft
From your About.com guide, make an instant top hat to wear!
Witch Hat
Make this witch hat using poster board and a paper plate. An easy addition to a witch Halloween costume.
Wizard Hat
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
60 Second Hats
Spend 60 seconds making this paper hat and as much time as you like decorating it.
Baseball Hats
Design your own baseball hats using paper and a few miscellaneous items to embellish!
Basic Bucket Hat Pattern
I might make this as a fishing or sun hat. What do you think?
Beaded Tiara Pattern
Become a princess! Minimum supplies needed: pipe cleaners, pony beads, and 8mm Faceted Beads.
Clever Caps
Here are the perfect caps for any time you want to say "I'm proud to be an American!"
Cone Hat for all Sizes
Everyone in the family can make their own hats at the same time with this easy pattern!
Crochet Head Hugger
This little beanie would be a hit with every member of the family.
Crocheted Kerchief
Make one to match every outfit and for more spice, embellish your finished kerchiefs with colorful embroidery. One size fits almost everyone from teens to adults.
Double Crochet Sports Hat Patterns
These adorable crocheted hats can be modified to suit and sports fan. How fun!
Fleece Hats
Keep warm all winter with these easy-to-make fleece hats.
Fleece Scrap Hats
Make these easy hats from left-over or reclaimed scraps of fleece.
Fun Sun Visors
Make a cute shade in a sea shape to cool your head on a sunny day.
Head Huggers
This pattern is for a hat that is often referred to as a chemo cap.
Topsy-Turvy Turtle Hat
Your child will turn heads at the playground with this adorable turtle cap.
Water-Bottle Hat
Help your child make a water-bottle hat by adding socks.
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