Use poster board and yarn to make an adorable graduation cap. Use to celebrate a kindergarten graduation or to play dress-up.
Instructions
STEP 1:
Cut poster board. For each cap you need one 10 x 10 inch square, one 4 x 22 inch band and one 2 x 4 inch rectangle.
STEP 2:
Draw a white pencil line 1 inch below one long edge of the poster board strip. This is a fold and cutting guide.
STEP 3:
Cut yarn into 36 inch, 24 inch and 4 inch pieces.
STEP 4:
Punch circle from poster board and attach a foam adhesive circle.
STEP 5:
Fold poster board band along the white pencil line.
STEP 6:
Cut eight triangle notches from the band’s folded edge.
STEP 7:
Wrap band around child’s head to size and staple to secure.
STEP 8:
Flatten band and add glue to folded edge with the triangle notches.
STEP 9:
Attach band to cap base, keeping folded edge inside band.
STEP 10:
Wrap the 36 inch yarn length around the 2 x 4 inch poster board rectangle.
STEP 11:
Thread the 24 inch yarn length through loops at one end. Tie in knot.
STEP 12:
Remove yarn from poster board. Tie the 4 inch yarn length around loops about 3/4 inch down from tied end. Trim ends.
STEP 13:
Attach tassel to cap base at the top center point using a glue stick. Top with punched black circle.