For a small cocked hat, take a piece of firm paper seven inches by five, and fold as in diagram.

Hat before folding

Fig. 13. - Hat before folding.

I. Fold along the line A B, doubling the paper. II. Fold along the lines C D and C E.

III.   Fold along the line D E.

IV.   Fold the corners O along the lines O P. Newspaper or brown wrapping-paper can be used for larger hats ; and, if the corners are sewed or pinned, they will keep in shape much longer. A bright feather is a great addition.

Cocked Hat as folded

Fig. 14. — Cocked Hat as folded.