How to Draw a Beanie (Easy Step by Step)
A beanie is a cozy winter hat, and it is a great first drawing because it is made from a few simple shapes. You will use a dome, a rounded rectangle, a bumpy circle and some wavy zigzag lines. The zigzags and ribs make it look knitted.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a beanie step by step
How to Draw a Beanie · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: The hat dome
Draw a big upside-down U shape, like a rainbow or a hill, with the sides going nearly straight down. Leave the bottom open for now.
Step 3: The folded cuff
Draw a wide rounded rectangle across the bottom of the dome. Its flat top edge crosses from one side of the dome to the other, and its bottom corners are rounded.
Step 4: The pom-pom
On top of the hat, draw a round ball with a bumpy, wavy edge, like a cloud or a fluffy flower. Let the bottom of the ball sit right on the top of the dome.
Step 5: Wavy zigzag stripes
Draw two wavy zigzag lines across the dome, one above the other. Make each one go up and down like little mountains, from one side of the hat to the other.
Step 6: Cuff ribs
Inside the cuff, draw seven tall, skinny lines going up and down. Space them evenly, like the stripes on a knitted sweater.
Step 7: Fluffy pom-pom marks
Inside the pom-pom, add a small curved smile-shaped line on the left and a short bent line on the right. These make the yarn look soft and puffy.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your beanie? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw Christmas lights or how to draw holly next.
Tips for drawing a beanie
- Start the dome with a light pencil line, then press harder once the curve looks right. It is easier to fix a wobbly arch before you commit.
- The zigzags are the trickiest part. Make tiny dots where each peak and valley will go, then connect the dots with a wavy line.
- For the cuff ribs, draw the middle line first and then add three on each side. That keeps the spacing even.
Free beanie coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this beanie 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 beanie drawing
Try a bright red hat with a white pom-pom, or use two colors for the zigzags. For a creative twist, color the cuff and dome in your favorite team colors.
Beanie fun fact for kids
Beanies are usually knitted from yarn, and a pom-pom on top can be made by wrapping yarn around a piece of cardboard and tying it in the middle.
Questions about drawing a beanie
What shapes do I need to draw a beanie?
You need an upside-down U for the dome, a rounded rectangle for the cuff, and a bumpy circle for the pom-pom. Wavy zigzag lines and straight lines finish it.
How do I make my beanie look knitted?
Add the wavy zigzag stripes across the dome and the tall ribs on the cuff. Those lines look like real knitting patterns.
How do I make my beanie look cuter?
Make the pom-pom extra big and bumpy, and add the little curved marks inside it so it looks soft and fluffy. You can also add a third zigzag row.
