How to Draw a Kid with a Candy Cane (Easy Step by Step)
This little kid in a pom-pom hat is holding a tall candy cane. The drawing is built from curves, circles, ovals and straight lines. It is a good first character because every part is simple, and the candy cane stripes give you a fun pattern to finish with.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a kid with a candy cane step by step
How to Draw a Kid with a Candy Cane · 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: Sides of the head
Draw two curved lines that bend toward each other, like a pair of brackets, to make the left and right sides of a round head. Leave a gap at the top for the hat and a gap at the bottom for the chin.
Step 3: The cozy hat
Draw a wide, flat oval across the top of the head for the hat brim, then add a dome above it. Finish with a small circle on the right side of the dome for the pom-pom.
Step 4: Face and scarf
Add two small dots for eyes and a little curvy smile in between. Under the face, draw a bumpy line for the scarf, then add a short loop and a few little lines hanging down in front for the scarf tail.
Step 5: The body
Under the scarf, draw a box with rounded corners for the sweater: a line down each side and a flat line along the bottom. Keep it narrower than the head and leave the top open where the scarf sits.
Step 6: Sweater stripes
Draw two wavy lines straight across the body from one side to the other. These make the stripes on the sweater.
Step 7: Arms and hands
On the left, draw a curved arm with a small circle at the end for a hand. On the right, draw a long, thin arm that stretches out sideways from the body.
Step 8: Shoes
Draw two flat ovals side by side under the body for the shoes. Add a tiny short line above each oval to join it to the sweater.
Step 9: The candy cane
At the end of the right arm, draw two tall parallel lines for the cane, and curve them over the top into a hook. Add a small ring where the hand holds it, then draw slanted stripes across the cane.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your kid with a candy cane? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a kid with a Christmas stocking or how to draw a kid with a reindeer next.
Tips for drawing a kid with a candy cane
- Start with the two curved sides of the head and keep them large. A big head makes the kid look cute and leaves room for the hat.
- The hat brim is a wide, flat oval that overlaps the top of the head. Sketch it lightly so you can fix the curve before you press hard.
- For the candy cane, draw the two long sides first, then the hook. Add the slanted stripes last, spacing them about the same distance apart.
Free kid with a candy cane coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this kid with a candy cane 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 kid with a candy cane drawing
Color the cane with red and white stripes, and try a bright red hat with a white pom-pom. For a creative twist, give the kid a rainbow scarf or turn the candy cane into a sparkly magic wand.
Kid with a candy cane fun fact for kids
Candy canes are often made as straight sticks of soft, warm candy that are then bent at the top to make the hook shape.
Questions about drawing a kid with a candy cane
What shapes do I need to draw a kid with a candy cane?
You need curved lines for the head, a dome and oval for the hat, a small circle for the pom-pom and each hand, a rounded box for the body, and ovals for the shoes. The candy cane is two long lines with a curved hook at the top.
How do I make my candy cane look straight?
Draw the two sides of the cane lightly first, using a ruler or the edge of a book if you like. Then draw over them with a steady hand and curve both lines together at the top for the hook.
How do I make my kid look cuter?
Make the head extra big and the eyes small and wide apart. A tiny smile and a round pom-pom on the hat add lots of charm.
