Make this easy Pilgrim Bonnet to help celebrate Thanksgiving! Paper bonnets and paper pilgrim hats will surely make the family photo a festive one. It is a simple Thanksgiving craft to make before eating or have them ready-made sitting at each place.

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Thanksgiving has been a holiday my family has always enjoyed celebrating. Being able to share with others all the things we are thankful for is the best feeling. With the holiday comes the big holiday feast. What could be more fun than dressing up like the Pilgrims who shared the first Thanksgiving feast?

I came up with a super easy idea to help dress for dinner. It’s a simple papercraft on how to make a bonnet hat. It’s an absolutely adorable way to make a girl pilgrim hat.

Supplies You will need for this Pilgrim Bonnet

Do you know what is so great about this craft? It requires very few supplies to make Who knows you may have all items on hand.

A large piece of white construction paper (18 inches x 12 inches)
Ribbon (I used 1/4 inch ribbon)
Scissors (affiliate link)
Stapler or tape (affiliate link)
Ruler
Clear Tape

How to Make a Paper Pilgrim Bonnet

Take a large piece of construction paper and cut following the picture of the Pilgrim bonnet template. The pattern piece is easy to duplicate.

Step 1: Using a 12" x 18" piece of paper cut out the pattern for the Pilgrim-bonnet. — Pilgrim Bonnet Template

Fold up the edge without the cuts by 2 inches. This will be the bonnet brim when finished.

Step 2: Make a 2 inch fold along the edge without cuts (notches).

Next, fold the side with the cuts. Fold the middle piece down and bring the sides to the middle. Staple at the top and bottom or run a piece of tape up the back.

Step 3: Next fold the side with the cuts. Fold the middle piece down and bring the sides to the middle. Staple at the top and bottom or run a piece of tape up the back.

Finally, cut the ribbon to the size of the individual wearing the bonnet. Tape or staple a piece of ribbon underneath the fold on the front on each side, making the ties. These ties will run down to the bottom edge and tie underneath the chin.

Step 4: Tape or staple a piece of ribbon underneath the fold on the front on each side, making the ties.

Now we have some adorable Pilgrims and as you can see by their big smiles, they had fun making their bonnets. And, how cute are these pilgrims?!?

Have fun wearing the bonnet like the pilgrims did.

Create a full Pilgrim costume by adding a black dress with a white apron over it. Finish the costume with white stockings, black shoes, and your DIY bonnet.

More Thanksgiving DIY Craft Activities

On Thanksgiving Day keeping kids entertained while dinner is being prepared is a must. Do you want more ideas kids and adults alike will enjoy? Here are some ideas that you can add to the kid’s table or do throughout the season.

These adorable felt turkey crayon holders make fun table markers for kids. And this free turkey coloring page is perfect to keep the kiddos busy.
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These Turkey Finger Puppets are so easy to make and will keep your kids engaged even after they are made.
Thanksgiving Placemats and Thanksgiving worksheets will keep kids engaged.
Need to keep the conversation going at the adult table? These Thanksgiving conversation starters are full of noncontroversial topics!
Be sure to test your Thanksgiving Trivia.

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