Paper Pilgrim hats will make you the best-dressed guest at your Thanksgiving dinner. Get your kids involved with this fun pilgrim hat craft activity by making a hat for themselves. And for more laughs, have them make extra to share with guests.

Do you prefer a Pilgrim bonnet? No worries I have a paper Pilgrim bonnet tutorial.  Either way, you will have a fun and festive Thanksgiving with these awesome hats. I’ve made this an easy pilgrim craft so there won’t be any extra holiday stress. Make sure you have all the supplies ready (I’ve included a list) and you’ll have a great way to entertain the kids before your meal.

smiling little girl wearing a DIY pilgrim hat

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Pilgrim Hat Supplies

It doesn’t take many supplies to be a pilgrim at your Thanksgiving feasts, but definitely have them gathered up and ready to go before you begin.

Recently I discovered adhesive-backed glitter paper and love it. Try using it for this craft if you have it on hand. It will eliminate the need to glue the buckle.

How to make a Pilgrim Hat

Follow these easy step-by-step instructions to make your own paper hat. First, download the printable Pilgrim Hat Template and print on regular copy paper. Cut along the lines and cut out all the pieces to create a stencil to trace around.

Pilgrim Hat Supplies skiptomylou.org: printed pilgrim hat template, glue stick, stapler, black and brown construction paper, an gold glitter paper
  1. Trace the hat onto black cardstock and then cut it out.
  2. Trace the band onto brown cardstock and then cut it out.
  3. Next, trace the buckle onto the backside of the glitter paper and then cut the buckle out. No worries if you can’t find glitter paper. Simply add your own glitter to the buckle piece.
  4. Finally, cut two to three strips lengthwise from the brown paper for the band that goes around the head.
Pilgrim hat step 1: Cut outs of the black hat piece, the decorative brown band hat piece, gold glitter buckle hat piece, and three brown strips for the head band

5. Glue the brown decorative band piece to the front of the hat.

Pilgrim Hat Step 2: the brown decorative band cutout glued to the black hat cutout

6. Staple two of the long brown strips together. Make sure it will fit around the head. If not, then attach the third strip to make it longer.

Pilgrim Hat Step 3: brown head band stapled together

7. Staple the long band that goes around the head to the back middle of the bottom edge of the hat about 1/2 inch up.

Pilgrim Hat Step 4: brown head band stapled to the back side of the hat, in the middle approximately 1/2 inch up from the bottom edge.

8. Glue on the gold buckle, place it so it covers the staples.

Pilgrim Hat Step 5: The gold glitter buckle is glued to the decorative hat band covering the staples

9. Place the long band around the head to determine the correct size and then staple the ends together.

Pilgrim Hat Step 6: The head band has been sized and stapled together so it will rest on child's head

PIlgrim hats are finished

Let the feast begin! The Pilgrims have arrived! What a cute way to celebrate Thanksgiving and include activities for the kids! Enjoy this Thanksgiving hat while eating your pumpkin pie, and get a cute holiday photo too!

smiling little girl wearing her DIY pilgrim hat

If you want a special Pilgrim hat for the ladies be sure to check out my DIY Pilgrim bonnet!  These Pilgrim crafts for kids are so easy, and fun for the adults to get involved too! Either one of these hats would make the perfect pilgrim costume.

Some people might like a feather headdress and dress like Native Americans.

girl wearing pilgrim bonnet

I didn’t realize but people also wear pie hats and turkey hats for Thanksgiving. Have you seen these Holiday hats? I would much rather eat my Thanksgiving turkey than wear one. Haha.

Complete the Pilgrim hat with a pair of black baseball pants, a white shirt, and cardboard buckles fastened to dress shoes and you have an easy Thanksgiving costume.

More ways to make Thanksgiving special and fun for all!

I hope that these easy pilgrim craft ideas will help you have a memorable holiday! The best part, kids (and adults) will be kept entertained!

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How to Make a Pilgrim Hat {Free Printable}

This Pilgrim Hat Thanksgiving craft is a fun activity that will keep the kids entertained before dinner begins. It is such a simple papercraft they can make one for themselves and more for guests.
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 each
Author Cindy Hopper

Equipment

  • Printer (for to print the template)
  • Pair of kids paper scissors
  • Stapler

Ingredients

  • 1 piece Black construction paper or cardstock
  • 1 piece Brown construction paper or cardstock
  • 1 piece Gold glitter paper or yellow construction paper
  • 1 each glue stick
  • 1 each Pilgrim Hat Template (Free Printable)

Instructions

  • First, download the Pilgrim Hat Template and print on regular copy paper. Cut along the lines and cut out all the pieces to create a stencil to trace around.
  • Trace the hat onto black cardstock and then cut it out.
  • Trace the band onto brown cardstock and then cut it out.
  • Trace the buckle onto the backside of the glitter paper and then cut the buckle out. No worries if you can't find glitter paper. Simply add your own glitter to the buckle piece.
  • Cut two to three strips lengthwise from the brown paper for the band that goes around the head.
  • Glue the brown decorative band piece to the front of the hat.
  • Staple two of the long brown strips together. Make sure it will fit around the head. If not, then attach the third strip to make it longer.
  • Staple the long band that goes around the head to the back middle of the bottom edge of the hat about 1/2 inch up.
  • Glue on the gold buckle, place it so it covers the staples.
  • Place the long band around the head to determine the correct size and then staple the ends together.

Notes

Recently I discovered adhesive-backed glitter paper and love it. Try using it for this craft if you have it on hand. It will eliminate the need to glue the buckle.

About Cindy Hopper

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  1. This is such a cute craft project. I am cutting them out for thanksgiving day! The kids will love them.

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