How to Draw an Easter Basket (Easy Step by Step)
An Easter basket is a happy thing to draw because it is mostly curves and criss-cross lines. You only need a curved handle, a rounded rectangle for the rim, a bowl shape, a few egg shapes, and a bow. Once you have the basket, you can fill it with as many eggs as you like.
- Medium
- 15 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 an Easter basket step by step
How to Draw an Easter Basket · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The handle sides
Draw two curved bands, one on the left and one on the right. Each band is two lines side by side that start near the top, curve outward, and run straight down. Leave the middle open.
Step 2: The top rim
Across the bottom of the handle, draw a long rectangle with rounded corners. The ends of both handle bands tuck into the top of it.
Step 3: The basket sides
Under the rim, start at the left end and draw a line that slants inward, like a bowl. Curve it along the bottom and slant it back up to the right end of the rim.
Step 4: The first weave lines
Inside the basket, draw slanting lines from the rim down toward the bottom. Cross them with lines slanting the other way to make little diamonds.
Step 5: Finish the weave
Keep adding slanting lines across the rest of the basket until the diamond pattern fills it from side to side. Try to keep the lines about the same distance apart.
Step 6: The bow
At the top of the handle, where the two sides almost meet, draw a wavy bow shape that looks like two loops side by side. Add a short band under it across the middle.
Step 7: Eggs and ribbon tails
Inside the handle, draw two pointy eggs in the middle with a wavy line across them. Add a rounded egg on each side with one little dot on it. Then draw two long ribbon tails hanging down from the bow between the eggs.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your Easter basket? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a lamb or how to draw a bird nest next.
Tips for drawing an Easter basket
- Draw each handle side as two lines that stay the same distance apart, so they look like a thick band.
- The weave is the trickiest part. Go slowly and keep all the lines in each direction leaning the same way.
- Draw the eggs so they sit behind the rim. Stop each egg line where it touches the rim instead of drawing the whole egg.
Free Easter basket coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Easter basket 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 Easter basket drawing
Try pastel eggs in pink, yellow, and blue, with a tan or light brown basket and a bright ribbon. For a fun twist, give each egg its own pattern, such as stripes or spots.
Easter basket fun fact for kids
The White House Easter Egg Roll, where children roll eggs across the lawn with spoons, has been held since 1878.
Questions about drawing an Easter basket
What shapes do I need to draw an Easter basket?
You need two curved bands for the handle, a rounded rectangle for the rim, and a bowl shape for the basket. Eggs are ovals with a slightly pointy top.
How do I draw the basket weave?
Draw slanting lines going one way, then cross them with slanting lines going the other way. The crossing lines make little diamonds, which look like woven straw.
How do I make my Easter basket look cuter?
Add a bow at the top of the handle and two ribbon tails hanging down. You can also color each egg in a different pastel color.
