How to Draw a Pilgrim Hat (Easy Step by Step)
The pilgrim hat is a classic Thanksgiving shape, and it is fun because it is built from just a few simple pieces. You will draw a tall tapered tube, a few smooth curves, a wide oval brim, and a little rounded rectangle for the buckle.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a pilgrim hat step by step
How to Draw a Pilgrim Hat · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The tall crown
Start near the bottom left and draw a long line that slants up and a little inward to the top. Draw a gently curved line across the top, then slant a matching line down on the right, so the hat is a little narrower at the top than at the bottom.
Step 2: The top opening
Just below the top line, draw a smooth curve that dips down in the middle and joins both sides. Together with the top line, it makes a flat oval on top of the hat.
Step 3: The wide brim
Near the bottom of the crown, draw a big wide oval that sticks out far on both sides. Start the curve at the left side of the crown and sweep it around to the right side.
Step 4: Crown meets brim
Draw a gentle smile-shaped curve across the bottom of the crown, from one side to the other. This makes the crown look round and sitting on top of the brim.
Step 5: The hat band
Draw two curved lines across the lower part of the crown, one above the other, each bending down in the middle like a smile. Start and end each one at the sides of the hat.
Step 6: The buckle
In the middle of the band, draw a rounded rectangle for the buckle, with its sides reaching from the top band line to the bottom band line. Then draw a smaller rounded rectangle inside it for the hole.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your pilgrim hat? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw corn on the cob or how to draw a hand turkey next.
Tips for drawing a pilgrim hat
- Make the two sides of the crown slant just a little, so the top is narrower than the bottom. If they go straight up and down, it will look like a can.
- Draw both band lines as curves that dip down in the middle. This is the trickiest part, and the curves are what make the hat look round instead of flat.
- Make the buckle a rounded rectangle, not a sharp one, and draw it after the band so it sits neatly in the center.
Free pilgrim hat coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this pilgrim hat coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your pilgrim hat drawing
Try black or dark gray for the hat, with a yellow or gold buckle and a brown or black band. You could also color the brim a slightly different shade from the crown.
Pilgrim hat fun fact for kids
The Pilgrims crossed the Atlantic Ocean on a ship called the Mayflower in 1620, and the trip took more than two months.
Questions about drawing a pilgrim hat
What shapes do I need to draw a pilgrim hat?
You need a tall tapered tube for the crown, a big flat oval for the brim, curved lines for the band, and a rounded rectangle for the buckle.
How do I make my pilgrim hat look round and not flat?
Draw the top opening, the band and the bottom of the crown as curves that bend downward in the middle, like gentle smiles. Those curves show the hat wrapping around.
How can I make my pilgrim hat look more fun?
Color the buckle gold and the band a different color from the crown. You can also draw your hat next to other Thanksgiving pictures you like.
