Hat

A few folds are as instantly recognizable — and as much fun — as a simple paper hat. You've probably seen one perched on a pirate, a newspaper reader, or a kid playing dress-up, and the best part is you can make one from any square sheet in just a few minutes.

In this quick tutorial we'll walk through six easy steps to turn a plain square of paper into a wearable little hat. No scissors, no glue — just folds. It's a great project for beginners and a perfect way to introduce kids to origami.

STEP 1

Fold the paper in half.

STEP 2

Fold it down along the line shown in the photo.

STEP 3

Flip the model over.

STEP 4

Fold it along the line shown in the photo.

STEP 5

Fold it along the line shown in the photo.

STEP 6

Flip the model over.

Done!

Your paper hat is complete.