These DIY Christmas ornaments, made with dollar store supplies, look adorable hanging on the tree! They’re a great winter craft for birthday parties, holiday parties, or for seniors craft groups! Make one in your favourite colour, or create one in the colours of your school or favourite sports team.
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How much yarn do I need to make one mini hat ornament?
It takes about 15 yards (45 feet) of yarn to make one yarn hat ornament.
How many ornaments can you make from 1 toilet paper roll?
You can make about 4 to 5 ornaments per toilet paper roll. The paper rolls we used were 4-1/2 inches long, which works out to exactly 6 cuts of 3/4 inch – but if you have jagged cuts that you may need to straighten out it’s best to give yourself some wiggle room.
What size are these winter hat ornaments?
Our yarn hat ornaments have a 1-1/2 inch diameter and are about 2 inches tall.
What size pom pom looks best on mini hat ornaments?
We used 15 mm pom poms for the tops of our hats, but you can use whatever size you like best!
What if I don’t have the right size pom poms?
You can use the yarn strands to make your own pom pom! Instead of hiding the ends of the yarn strands inside hat, push them through the paper roll before tying them together. Then trim yarn ends into the shape of a pom pom. You can also use a fine toothed comb or a wire pet brush after doing this to fray the ends of the yarn into a fluffy pompom.
These yarn hat ornaments are so simple and they turn out so cute! Hang them in the Christmas tree or tie them together as a garland. They also work as doll hats or they make a fun addition to the top of a gifted bottle of wine!
Here’s even more winter craft ideas:
Winter Hat Art Project
Gnome Ornaments
Wrapped Yarn Ornaments
Glitter Ball Yarn Ornaments
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