How to Draw a Christmas Sweater (Easy Step by Step)
A Christmas sweater is a fun thing to draw because it is mostly big, simple shapes with a cozy pattern on top. You will use a wide U shape for the body, curved lines for the sleeves, an oval for the collar, triangles for the zigzag, and an egg shape for a little reindeer face.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a Christmas sweater step by step
How to Draw a Christmas Sweater · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Body and underarms
Draw a wide U shape with rounded bottom corners for the lower part of the sweater. At the top of each side line, curve a short line outward, like the start of an arm.
Step 2: Shoulders and sleeve ends
On each side, draw a long curved line from near the middle top, out over the shoulder and down to the sleeve end. Stop where it meets the body's short outward line, and leave a gap in the middle for the neck.
Step 3: Sleeve seams
On each side, draw a slightly curved line from the shoulder line down to the bottom of the sleeve. These show where the sleeve joins the body.
Step 4: The round collar
At the top middle, draw a wide oval for the neck hole. Then draw a curved line under it, like a smile, for the thick collar.
Step 5: The bottom band
Near the bottom of the sweater, draw one straight line across from side to side. This makes the stretchy band at the bottom.
Step 6: Zigzag pattern
In the middle of the sweater, draw a straight line across the top and one across the bottom. Then draw a zigzag between them to make a row of triangles, like little mountains.
Step 7: Bottom of the face
Below the zigzag pattern, draw a round U shape, like the bottom half of an egg. This will be the reindeer's face.
Step 8: Antlers and eyes
Close the top of the face with a short line, and add a small curl at each end for little antlers. Then add two round dots for eyes.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your Christmas sweater? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a Christmas tree truck or how to draw Mrs. Claus next.
Tips for drawing a Christmas sweater
- Draw the body first and keep both side lines the same height, so the sleeves have an even place to start.
- The zigzag is the trickiest part. Draw the top and bottom lines first, then make pointy mountains between them, with all the points touching the lines.
- Make the two sleeves match by checking that they end at about the same spot on each side.
Free Christmas sweater coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Christmas sweater 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 Christmas sweater drawing
Try red and green for the sweater, with a white zigzag and a brown reindeer. For a creative twist, add tiny snowflakes or stars around the pattern.
Christmas sweater fun fact for kids
Reindeer, a favorite picture on Christmas sweaters, are the only kind of deer where both males and females grow antlers.
Questions about drawing a Christmas sweater
What shapes do I need to draw a Christmas sweater?
You need a wide U shape for the body, curved lines for the sleeves, an oval for the collar, and triangles for the zigzag pattern. The reindeer face is just an egg shape with two dots and two small antlers.
How do I make my sweater look cozy?
Draw a thick collar and a band at the bottom, then add a pattern in the middle. A zigzag row and a little reindeer both look warm and woolly.
How do I draw the reindeer face?
Start with a round U shape, close the top with a short line, and add a small curl at each end for antlers. Then add two dots for eyes. Keep it small and simple.
