日本語

How to make an origami Witch HatまじょのぼうしWitch Hat

A pointy witch hat with a bent tip and a wide brim.

How to fold

  1. 白い面を上にして、下のかどを上のかどに合わせて折る

    Start with the white side up. Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner.

  2. 左右のはしを、上のかどから、ななめにうしろへ折る

    Fold the left and right sides behind at an angle from the top corner.

    とんがった ぼうしの形になります。

  3. 下にはみ出したところを、うしろへ折り上げる

    Fold the parts sticking out at the bottom up behind.

  4. 下のふちを、少し上へ折る

    Fold the bottom edge up a little.

    左右がはみ出して、ぼうしの「つば」になります。

  5. 上の先を、ななめ横へ折る

    Fold the top tip over to the side.

    まじょのぼうしらしく、先が まがります。

  6. できあがり!リボンやほしをかいたら、まじょのぼうしのできあがり!

    Finished! Draw a ribbon and some stars. Your witch hat is finished!

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❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Witch Hat for?
About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.
What paper do I need?
One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?
In Japanese it is “まじょのぼうし” (魔女の帽子). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?
Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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Practice sheet with crease linesJust fold on the lines

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