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Origami: Paper Hat

A classic, kid-friendly origami project — no scissors or glue needed, just one rectangular sheet of paper. Print this page for step-by-step folding instructions.

  1. Step 1 diagramStart with a rectangular sheet of paper (a sheet of newspaper works great for a hat you can actually wear). Fold it in half from top to bottom so the long edges meet.
  2. Step 2 diagramFold it in half again from left to right just to make a center crease, then unfold — this crease is only a guide to find the middle.
  3. Step 3 diagramFold the two top corners down so they meet at the center crease, making a point at the top like a triangle roof.
  4. Step 4 diagramYou will have a strip of paper left along the bottom. Fold the front layer of that strip up over the base of the triangle.
  5. Step 5 diagramTurn the paper over and fold the back bottom strip up the same way, so both brims match.
  6. Step 6 diagramOpen the bottom of the hat and shape it — now it is ready to pop onto your head.