Christmas Hats (Yarn)

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Christmas Hats (Yarn)

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This is an Instructable on how to make Christmas ornaments out of yarn.

Gather Required Material

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Items needed...

  • Yarn
  • Paper towel role
  • Scissors
  • Ruler

Step 1: Measuring

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Cut your paper towel roll into 3/4" strips. Mark your cuts the length of the roll.

Step 2: Cutting

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Now that you have marked your role, cut it on the lines you marked in the previous step.

Step 3: Measuring (Yarn)

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Now get your yarn (any color you want) and measure out 32 11" strands. In our case we used 16 orange and 16 white.

Step 4: Preperation

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Now take your strands of yarn and lay them in a tear drop shape.

Step 5: Tying

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Grab one strand at a time and stick one end through the role. Then tuck the open end through the bottom of the yarn and pulling it snug.

Step 6:

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If done right your strand of yarn should look like the picture above.

Step 7: Repeat

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After learning to tie the individual stands to the role, repeat in a pattern of your choice.

Step 8: Tucking It Through

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Once you have all the strings in the pattern you want tuck them all through the center.

Step 9: Tie It Together

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Use your left over string to tie the ends together and make the loop to hang it with.

Finished Product

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Finished product is a cute inexpensive Christmas ornament that anyone can make.