This winter hat and mitten craft is a fun and cozy activity for kids. It’s perfect for cold-weather themes, classroom decorations, or just a creative afternoon at home. Children get to design colorful hats and mittens using their favorite patterns—like stripes, dots, hearts, or stars—and add fluffy cotton or pom-poms to make them look extra warm. It’s a great way to explore color, texture, and seasonal style while building fine motor skills.
What You Need
- Colored paper (for hats and mittens)
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Cotton balls or cotton pieces
- Pom-poms (optional)
- Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
- Printed templates (optional)
- White paper for cuffs or decorations
How to Make
- Print or draw your shapes — Use a template or draw simple hat and mitten shapes on colored paper.
- Cut them out — Carefully cut out the hat and two matching mittens.
- Decorate with patterns — Use markers or crayons to add fun designs like stripes, dots, hearts, or stars.
- Add fluffy details — Glue cotton balls or pom-poms to the hat brim and mitten cuffs to make them look warm and fuzzy.
- Create a matching set — Use similar colors and patterns so the hat and mittens look like a set.
- Let it dry and display — Once everything is dry, hang your craft on the wall or use it in a winter-themed bulletin board.
Templates:
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