How to Draw an Elf Hat (Easy Step by Step)
An elf hat is a fun drawing because it looks so cheerful and a little silly. It is built from a tall curvy hat with a drooping tip, a circle for the pom-pom, a zigzag line, a curved band, and two leaf shapes for the pointy ears. Once you know these simple shapes, you can add an elf hat to any holiday drawing.
- Easy
- 10 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 elf hat step by step
How to Draw an Elf Hat · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Curved hat top
Start at the bottom left and draw one long curve that swoops up and over to the right, like the left side of a bent cone. Stop with a little hook downward at the right end.
Step 2: The pom-pom
Draw a small circle at the end of the curve, so the hat's tip touches the top of the circle.
Step 3: Drooping tip and right side
Start just under the pom-pom and curve left, then turn and draw a long, gentle line that slides down to make the right side of the hat.
Step 4: The zigzag trim
Near the bottom of the hat, draw a zigzag line like a row of little mountains, going up and down from the left side across to the right side.
Step 5: Left band edge
Starting at the left end of the zigzag, draw a short curved line straight down along the left edge of the hat.
Step 6: Ears and band bottom
On each side of the hat, draw a pointy leaf shape that sticks out like an ear. Then draw a gently curved line along the bottom to join the two ears and close the band.
Step 7: Inside the ears
Inside each ear, draw one short curved line that follows the shape of the ear.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your elf hat? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a snowman or how to draw Santa Claus next.
Tips for drawing an elf hat
- Draw the curve of the hat in one smooth stroke. If it wobbles, lightly sketch a cone first and trace over it.
- Make the zigzag points about the same size. Mark small dots in a row first, then connect them going up and down.
- Draw both ears at about the same height and size. Start with the left one, then copy its shape on the right.
Free elf hat coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this elf 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 elf hat drawing
Try red or green for the hat, white or gold for the pom-pom, and a bright color for the zigzag trim. For a creative twist, color the zigzag with stripes or tiny polka dots.
Elf hat fun fact for kids
The famous poem 'A Visit from St. Nicholas' (also called 'Twas the Night Before Christmas') was published in 1823 and describes Santa Claus as 'a right jolly old elf.'
Questions about drawing an elf hat
What shapes do I need to draw an elf hat?
You need a tall curved hat shape, a circle for the pom-pom, a zigzag line for the trim, a curved line for the band, and two leaf shapes for the ears.
How do I make my elf hat look cuter?
Make the tip droop over with a big round pom-pom, and add stripes or dots to the trim. Slightly bigger ears also make it look extra cute.
How do I draw the zigzag part evenly?
Make a row of small dots across the hat first, alternating a little high and a little low. Then connect the dots with straight lines.
