How to Draw a Party Hat (Easy Step by Step)
A party hat is a fun first drawing because it is built from just a few easy shapes: a triangle, a circle, and some curved lines. The stripes, dots, and swirls make it feel like a real celebration. Once you can draw this one, you can make a whole pile of hats for a birthday banner.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a party hat step by step
How to Draw a Party Hat · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Right side and collar
Start near the top and draw a long curved line down the right side, ending with a tiny curl at the bottom. Then draw a short curved line that crosses it near the top, like a little smile.
Step 2: The pom-pom
Draw a small circle sitting right on top of the hat. The pointy tip of the hat should touch the bottom of the circle.
Step 3: The bottom line
Draw a straight line across the bottom of the hat, from the left side to the little curl on the right. This closes the bottom of the hat.
Step 4: Left side and stripes
Draw a long curved line down the left side, from the tip of the hat to the bottom, with a tiny curl at the end. Then add two curved stripes across the hat, like gentle smiles.
Step 5: Dots and scallops
Draw one dot near the top, a row of three dots in the middle, and a row of three dots near the bottom. Then draw three little half circles side by side under the bottom line, like waves.
Step 6: Party swirls
Draw a curly swirl on each side of the hat, like ribbons floating in the air. Start with a long curve, then let the end curl inward like a snail shell.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your party hat? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw fireworks or how to draw a sugar skull next.
Tips for drawing a party hat
- Draw the two sides of the hat slowly and try to make them match, so the hat does not lean to one side.
- Make the stripes curve like smiles, not straight lines. This makes the hat look round, like it is wrapping around a head.
- For the swirls, start with a long curve and then curl inward, like a snail shell. Do a light practice swirl on scrap paper first.
Free party hat coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this party 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 party hat drawing
Try bright colors like pink, yellow, and blue for the two stripes, and make the dots a different color from the stripes. For a creative twist, give each little scallop its own color, one for each wave.
Party hat fun fact for kids
A party hat is shaped like a cone, and you can make a cone by rolling a flat, fan-shaped piece of paper into a curve and joining the edges.
Questions about drawing a party hat
What shapes do I need to draw a party hat?
You need a tall triangle for the hat, a circle for the pom-pom, and some curved lines for the stripes. Little half circles make the scalloped edge, and small dots and swirls add the fun decoration.
How do I make my party hat look more festive?
Use bright colors and give each part its own color. You can also add extra dots or swirls around the hat.
How do I draw the scalloped edge at the bottom?
Draw a row of small half circles right below the straight bottom line, all the same size and touching each other. It helps to count how many will fit before you start.
