I’m starting my Winter and Christmas DIY’s a little earlier this year! I feel like December isn’t enough for all the things I want to do. This is my most inspired time of the year so I might as well make the most of it! I hope you don’t mind 🙂 I saw these little yarn hats on Pinterest a while ago and wanted to give it a go, and they are SO fun to make. Each one takes a bit of time, but considering how cute they are it is well worth it. I made some hats using chunkier yarn too (scroll to the last photo) but I prefer the slightly thinner yarn. You can turn them into a garland, or hang them as ornaments in the Christmas tree. Or maybe even use them as decoration on wrapped gifts?

Winter DIY – Mini Yarn Hat Ornaments

Since the steps are a little difficult to explain, I suggest using the video as your guide!

What you’ll need:

Cardboard tube (from a toilet roll, for example)
Scissors
Yarn
Cotton balls
Twine and a large needle (if making a garland)

INSTRUCTIONS

Mini Yarn Hats

Cut the cardboard tube into pieces (so it turns into rings), about 1,5-2 cm thick.
Wrap the yarn around an item, for example a notebook. I wrapped it around the book 30-35 times but it depends on the thickness of your yarn (the thicker the yarn the less you’ll need).
Cut the ends off on one side. Each piece of yarn should be around 20-25 cm (8-10 inches).
Double up each piece of yarn and make a loop around the piece of cardboard. Pull the ends of the yarn through the loop.
Repeat this step until the cardboard base is filled. Make sure to pull each piece of yarn tightly so it stays in place.
Push the ends of the yarn through the hole so you turn the hat inside out.
Place a cotton ball inside. Use a piece of yarn to tie a double knot.
Trim off the excess yarn to create a ball shape. And you’re done with your first yarn hat! To make ornaments or a garland, thread your needle with extra yarn or twine and push it through the hat.

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