Get a piece of paper, and place it in front of you with the long side up

Get a piece of paper, and place it in front of you with the long side up.
Fold the paper vertically.
Fold it in half horizontally.
Unfold
Turn the paper so that the folded end is on top
Fold the top corners into the centre line, making sure to keep them even.
Fold one bottom flap up
Flip to the other side and fold the other bottom flap up
Now it’s time to decorate your pirate hat. Don’t forget to include skull and
crossbones on your hat, as no pirate hat is complete without these! Also
feathers can make you stand out from the crowd. Good luck!