How to Draw a Cowboy Hat (Easy Step by Step)
A cowboy hat is a fun drawing because it is mostly big, friendly curves. You build it from a tall crown with a dip on top, a wide smile-shaped brim, and a few curved lines for the band. A small badge on the front and a row of stitching dashes finish it off.
- Easy
- 12 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 cowboy hat step by step
How to Draw a Cowboy Hat · 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: Crown with a dip
Start with the top of the hat. Draw a tall rounded shape with a little V dip in the middle of the top, so it has two soft bumps. Leave the bottom open and let the two sides run straight down.
Step 3: Wide brim curve
Draw a big smile-shaped curve below the crown. Start high on the left, swoop down and across the bottom, then sweep up on the right. Both ends flick upward.
Step 4: Brim top edges
On each side, draw a short curve that starts at the bottom of the crown and travels out to the brim curve. These lines make the brim look bent.
Step 5: Hat band lines
Draw three gently curved lines across the crown, one above the other, from the left side to the right side. They make a wide band with a thin stripe below it.
Step 6: Little badge
In the middle of the band, draw a small badge shape that looks like a tiny star or flower. Put a small circle in the center of it.
Step 7: Stitching dashes
Follow the curve of the brim and draw a row of short dashes, like a stitched seam. Start near the left end of the brim and keep going to the right end.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your cowboy hat? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a rocket or how to draw a shooting star next.
Tips for drawing a cowboy hat
- Draw the crown first and keep it tall and a bit narrow. The brim looks much wider when the top is small.
- The band lines should sag a little in the middle, like a gentle smile, so the hat looks round instead of flat.
- For the dashes, go slowly and keep each one about the same length. Lightly mark where each dash starts before you draw it.
Free cowboy hat coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this cowboy 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 cowboy hat drawing
Try warm brown or tan for the hat, with a red or blue band and a yellow badge. For a creative twist, decorate the band with polka dots, zigzags, or your own initials.
Cowboy hat fun fact for kids
John B. Stetson made a famous wide-brimmed hat called the "Boss of the Plains" in 1865. Its big brim helped shade the face from the sun and keep rain off the neck.
Questions about drawing a cowboy hat
What shapes do I need to draw a cowboy hat?
You need a tall rounded crown with a dip on top, a big curved smile shape for the brim, and a few curved lines for the band. A small badge goes in the middle of the band.
How do I make the brim curl up on the sides?
Draw the brim as a big smile, then let each end sweep upward and flick out a little. Then add a short curve on each side from the crown to the brim to make it look bent.
How do I make my cowboy hat look more fun?
Add a little badge on the band and a row of stitching dashes along the brim. You can also color the band in stripes or patterns.
