Easy and really great…this Gifts Kids Can Make – Easy No-Sew Fleece Hat is a must-try! This activity is good for kids aged 7+ (for older kids…I do have a more complex version of a No-Sew Fleece Hat coming in December). This one is simple and straightforward. And the knotting is a little addictive…you might be making lots of these 😉
You will need:
- Polar fleece (available at fabric stores. 1/2 a yard cost me $4.00)
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Hat (one which already fits is best)
- Fold over polar fleece (so that you have 2 layers). The fold should be at the top – because this is the top of your hat.
- Lay a hat (which already fits) on top of your polar fleece. Â Measure 2 inches from the widest part of the hat (usually the brim). Cut a square around the hat two inches bigger than the brim of the hat.
- Next measure 2 inches in (every inch or so) along the left and right of the hat.
- Using scissors, cut 2 inches in along the left and right of the hat.
- Next, take the top layer of polar fleece and double knot it with the bottom layer of polar fleece (match up the 2 inch cuts).
- Knot up and down the left and right sides of the hat.
- Done (yes, it’s THAT easy)
This “One size fits all” hat was a good fit for both my toddler and tween (though admittedly – they both have very big heads). My daughter had a fab time helping me measure and cut. And she overtook the knotting completely! This easy no-sew fleece hat activity is kid tested and kid approved!
A great gift to kid to Dad, Mom, Grandparents, or even the teacher (remember – they need hats for recess duty!).
You might also be interested in Gifts Kids Can Make – Snowman Handprints a huge hit with readers (and my own kids!).
What a cool idea and it’s easy enough that even I could make it LOL.
Brilliant idea neat too
Have a fleecetastic week 😉
I am going to show this to my daughter tomorrow. Looks like a project she will love.
Easy enough my dd could make it! Very user-friendly activity.
Do Share!
Thanks so much!
thanks!
This sounds like a blast to do with kidlets! If we have the chance, I’d love to try this with my grandkids!
What a cool DIY! Thanks for sharing!
It’s a great winter boredom buster!
It’s pretty yet practical (and fits both my tween and toddler!)
This is simply incredible and I can’t believe it’s that simple! Thanks so much for sharing with us all, polar fleece might now end up being in short supply 🙂
Sounds really easy and cute. Thanks for sharing.
Cool and interesting. Thanks for sharing and hosting.
try it!
You are too sweet! You can get a great deal on polar fleece – I paid $4.00!
Nice to see you here again Judy!
Oh that’s a good idea! 😉
cool! I’m going to have my godson try this.
How neat! Never seen anything like that. And it’s so easy to make!
Very cool! I’m not good a sewing so this would be fun for me also hehe
Merci
try it. try it. try it. 😉
It was really fun to make too!
I “created” it because I actually couldn’t thread my sewing machine.
Great idea. We’ve done no sew fleece blankets. Never would have thought about a hat.
We’ve done no-sew fleece blankets too! took days…
Cute idea especially since the weather is turning cold. Thanks for the DIY project.
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This is so cute! Even hopeless me could probably make this!
This is a great craft ad so practicle. I love it.
Great idea! My daughter would be so pleased to make this herself! Thanks!