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How do you make a Pilgrim hat?

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Michael Henderson

Published Feb 24, 2026

How do you make a Pilgrim hat?

How to make a Pilgrim Hat Bonnet

  1. Begin with a sheet of white construction paper – 11 x 17.
  2. Fold along the line.
  3. Apply Sugar Glue and fold down.
  4. Along the bottom – measure 5 1/2 inches from the left side, and then another 5 1/2 inches – then measure up 3 inches at each of those marks.
  5. Cut along the lines.

What are Pilgrim hats called?

Capotain
On their heads, men often wore a hat called a Capotain, which was a tall, crowned, narrow-brimmed hat. These types of hats are also called a Flat Topped Hat or a Pilgrim Hat because of its association with the pilgrims. Contrary to public opinion, these hats did not have buckles on them.

Why did Puritans wear buckles on their hats?

The Debunker: Did Pilgrims Wear Those Big Hats with the Buckles? Pilgrims were all about the buckles. Maybe they left England so they could worship their buckle-god, Bucklorr. This idea probably comes from 17th-century portraits of religious leaders in the Puritan and Separatist movements.

How do you make a hat out of construction paper?

Steps

  1. Crease a rectangular sheet of paper down the middle.
  2. Fold the paper in half widthwise.
  3. Fold the top corners to the center crease.
  4. Fold 1 of the flaps along the bottom edge up.
  5. Fold the brim inwards if it is too wide for you.
  6. Flip the paper over and fold the second flap up too.

Who wore Pilgrim hats?

The capotain is especially associated with Puritan costume in England in the years leading up to the English Civil War and during the years of the Commonwealth. It is also commonly called a flat topped hat and a Pilgrim hat, the latter for its association with the Pilgrims who settled Plymouth Colony in the 1620s.

What do Pilgrim hats look like?

A Pilgrim’s hat, also known as the capotain, has a tall crown and a relatively narrow brim, with a slight cone shape. It is commonly associated with the Puritan dress of the late 1500s to mid-1600s. Before the Puritans adopted the hat, a Pilgrim hat was a bit taller and had a slightly wider brim.

Why did the Pilgrims wear hats?

They were just Europeans. The hat was especially popular with Puritans in England and they wore the hat to distinguish themselves from other religious groups. The Puritans were zealous members of the Church of England who were seeking to purify the church from, what they saw, as wrong and devious elements.

What is a female Pilgrim hat called?

How do you make a paper 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. Trace the hat onto black cardstock and then cut it out.

How do you make a pilgrim bonnet at home?

Take a large piece of construction paper and cut following the picture of Pilgrim bonnet template. Fold up the edge without the cuts 2 inches. This will be the bonnet brim when finished. Next fold the side with the cuts. Fold the middle piece down and bring the sides to the middle.

How do you make a simple hat buckle?

1. Download the template for the hat front and buckle, and trace them onto drawing paper, top. Cut out the buckle. 2. Cut out the silhouette of the hat, then fold up the brim. Cut out the headband; rest it inside the fold of the brim, and secure with a dot of glue. Glue buckle onto hat, above brim.

How do you dress up as a pilgrim on Thanksgiving?

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!