Pete the Cat is one of the coolest characters in children’s books, and kids can bring him to life with this fun Pete the Cat headband craft. It’s a simple and engaging activity that captures his laid-back charm while allowing little ones to get creative.
Whether you’re working on headband crafts at home, in the classroom, at daycare, or in the library, this project is a hit with young readers. Just print, cut, and assemble. Scroll down or watch the video to see how to make this groovy blue cat hat.

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Pete The Cat Hat Printable
If you’ve seen the Pete the Cat show on Amazon Prime, you’ll notice that this idea is based more closely on the feline design of the new cartoon version. It’s sure to be one of your kid’s new favorite headbands!
And a side note: if you haven’t watched it with your kids, do that! It’s such a cute show that parents will enjoy letting their children watch!
Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Black marker
- Tape or stapler
- Pete the Cat template (click the “click here to get your freebie” image at the end of the post)
Directions
Start by downloading and printing the template. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this cool cat to life!

First, guide your child to glue the iris to the inner corner of the yellow eye like in the picture below.

Next, help your child to glue the pupil to the center of the black piece. Repeat this for both eyes.

Take the completed eyes and glue them to the headband’s base so they’re centered.

Now, take the small white nose and glue it below the eyes in the center of the headband.

If you want to give the eyes a little more detail, outline the top rim of each eye with a black marker.

Finally, encourage your child to take the extender pieces and tape or staple them to each side of the headband base. Wrap it around your child’s head so it fits a little loosely, then tape, staple, or paperclip it into a full circle.

Be sure to check out our kids book crafts while you’re here! There are so many fun ideas!

Fun Children’s Books
Reading to children is not only a great way to bond with them, but it also has several important benefits for their development.
Children’s books expose kids to new vocabulary and concepts and help them to develop critical thinking skills. As they follow along with the story, kids learn to make predictions and inferences and to understand cause and effect.
Try adding in more with these fun children’s books:
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie – This classic children’s book is still a favorite read aloud of kids today! It’s one of those silly stories that kids will love and parents will remember!
Can I Be Your Dog? – This is the cutest storybook about a dog named Arfy who’s a homeless dog. Follow his journey to finding the right family to adopt him!
The Kissing Hand -This sweet book will not only have kids captivated but may also help with separation anxiety. We definitely recommend adding this one to your collection!

Children’s Book Crafts
Handprint Pigeon Craft—This fun handprint pigeon is a great way to keep the littles busy and entertained. Based on Mo Willem’s popular children’s book, this activity is ideal for a rainy day or just some simple family fun. It would also make the perfect present for a grandparent or other loved one!
Mouse Headband Craft – This adorable hat will ignite your child’s imagination, and it’s perfect for role play or dress up with If You Give A Mouse A Cookie fans. It only requires some simple craft supplies, making it a great last-minute project. You can attach the cute mouse face to a plastic headband (if you’d prefer) for the perfect accessory for any storytime session.

Llama Paper Plate Craft—Get ready for a fun day of creating! This cute paper plate llama is great buddy for reading the popular picture book Llama Llama Red Pajama. Try sticking some popsicle sticks or a pipe cleaner to the bottom of the plate to make it a puppet. Then, have fun acting out your favorite scenes together!

Grumpy Monkey Craft – Do your little learners love the Grumpy Monkey book? If so, have them make their paper bag puppet of the main character!
This hands-on project takes little time and will help them develop fine motor skills and encourage creativity. Creating a lasting keepsake of their favorite story is a nice, simple activity!
Children’s Book Activities
Use our The Snail And The Whale worksheets to combine learning with your kid’s favorite book! Each page has a fun new activity for your little ones to get stuck into. From making a flashcard game to practicing the letter ‘S,’ these worksheets will keep your kids busy!
Try this Torn Paper Pete the Cat
Relive the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss with these Dr. Suess color by numbers! Featuring all the classic characters, these sheets are great for helping kids practice counting and number recognition. Plus, they’ll have a blast coloring in the pages and bringing each image to life.

Polar bear, polar bear, what do you see? These fun polar bear cutting activity pages, of course! Your little cubs can cut and paste through the pages, helping them develop fine motor skills. These pages are the perfect companion to your winter-themed storytime!

Join Swimmy and his fishy friends on an underwater adventure with these Swimmy book companion printables.
Help your kids practice handwriting, letters, and more with this fun activity. When they’re done, you can hang their artwork up to brighten up any room in the house!
More Fun Kids’ Activities

Pete The Cat Headband Craft For Kids
Materials
- Colored card stock
- Glue stick
- Black marker
- Tape or stapler
- Pete the Cat headband template
Instructions
- Download the Pete the Cat template, print it, and cut out the pieces.
- Begin by gluing the black part of the eye almost to the innermost corner of each eyeball.
- Next, glue the white part of the eye in the center of the black part.
- Take the completed eyeballs and glue them in the center of the headband base.
- Glue the white nose just below the eyes.
- Take a black marker and trace the upper rim of both eyes.
- Attach as many headband extenders as needed to fit your child with tape or staples.
Free Printable Pete the Cat Headband Template


Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump and more. Read more.
Claudia
Monday 7th of April 2025
I need the template, please
Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Tuesday 8th of April 2025
Of course! All you need to do is click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form and the link will be sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, when you enter your email in the form, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Maria
Tuesday 4th of March 2025
Could I get the template?
Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Thursday 6th of March 2025
Of course! All you need to do is click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form and the link will be sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, when you enter your email in the form, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Jean
Sunday 16th of February 2025
Would love the template
Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Monday 17th of February 2025
Hi! To get the template, click the “Click To Unlock!” button on the image at the end of the post, sign up or log in to your free SEM+ account, and then click the unlocked image to go to the download page.
Miriam
Wednesday 30th of October 2024
Hello, I would like the Pete the Cat headband template
Sam
Thursday 31st of October 2024
Of course! All you need to do is click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form Once you've been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it'll automatically redirect you to the download page.
janet
Wednesday 30th of October 2024
template for pete the cat
Sam
Thursday 31st of October 2024
Of course! All you need to do is click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form Once you've been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it'll automatically redirect you to the download page.