Every year when the holiday season rolls in, I find myself reaching for simple, cozy drawings to set the mood. And nothing gets me in that festive headspace faster than sketching a classic red hat.
So if you’re here because you want to learn how to draw a Christmas hat, I completely understand the excitement. It’s one of those drawings that instantly brings the holiday spirit to life.
Over the years, I’ve drawn dozens of variations—in my sketchbook, on iPad, in my planner, even on the corner of grocery lists. There’s just something cheerful about this shape. And the best part is that even beginners can make it look adorable without stress.
Maybe you’ve been looking for a simple christmas hat drawing to try. Maybe you want to add a cute festive doodle to your journal, craft project, or holiday card. Or maybe you’re just curled up with a cup of something warm and want a creative moment that feels grounding and fun.
Whatever brought you here, I’m glad you made it.
Before we jump in, if you enjoy holiday-themed drawings, you’ll probably love my candy cane tutorial, gingerbread man guide, and Christmas tree step-by-step as well. You can find them here:
• How to Draw a Candy Cane
• How to Draw a Gingerbread Man
• How to Draw a Christmas Tree
And if you want more inspiration, I share new drawings often on Pinterest over at Digital Drawing Ideas, and you can find longer tutorials and shorts on my YouTube channel at Digital Drawing Ideas.
Now let’s get into the fun part.
Cute Christmas Hat Drawing Tutorial
Below is the full step-by-step christmas hat drawing guide. Each step is easy to follow, and the shapes stay intentionally simple so anyone can join in—even if you’re just starting out.
These drawings are all hand-drawn by me, exactly the way I would sketch them if you were sitting beside me at my desk.
Step 1 – Draw the Fluffy Hat Brim
Start by sketching a long, rounded rectangle near the bottom of your page. This shape will become the soft, fluffy brim of your Christmas hat, so keep the edges smooth and slightly curved.
Don’t worry about perfect symmetry here—cozy shapes always look cuter with a bit of personality!
Step 2 – Begin the Main Hat Shape
Now draw a long, curved line rising from the left side of the brim. Let it arc gently upward as if the hat is leaning to one side.
This will form the first side of the tall, soft part of the Christmas hat. Keep the curve smooth and flowing so the hat already starts to look cozy.
Step 3 – Complete the Hat Outline
Add another long, curved line starting from the right side of the brim and connecting it to the top of the line you drew earlier.
This creates the full rounded shape of the Christmas hat.
Keep the curve soft and generous so the hat looks fluffy and full.
Step 4 – Add the Fluffy Pom-Pom
Draw a round circle attached to the tip of the hat’s curved point. This will be the soft pom-pom that gives the Christmas hat its classic cozy look.
Keep the circle nice and smooth so it feels light and fluffy.
Step 5 – Add a Small Fold Line
Draw a short curved line where the tip of the hat meets the pom-pom.
This little detail shows the hat bending over and adds a nice sense of softness and movement to your drawing.
Step 6 – Add Simple Background Sparkles
Draw a couple of small star-shaped sparkles around the hat to give the drawing a festive, cheerful feel.
These little background details make your Christmas hat look even more magical and help the whole illustration pop on the page.
Step 7 – Color Your Christmas Hat
Finish your drawing by filling in the hat with bright, festive colors.
Add a bold red to the main part of the hat, then keep the brim and pom-pom a soft white to make them look fluffy.
You can also add yellow to the sparkles for an extra cheerful glow.
Once everything is colored, your cozy Christmas hat is complete!
Final Thoughts: Your Christmas Hat Is Done
Now that you’ve learned how to draw a Christmas hat, I hope you feel how simple and relaxing holiday drawing can be. This is one of those little illustrations that works anywhere—on gift tags, cards, journal pages, classroom activities, or just for the joy of creating something cheerful.
I always say that drawing should feel like taking a deep breath. Cozy, slow, and playful.
And whether this was your first christmas hat drawing or one of many, I hope it brought a little spark of inspiration to your day.
If you try this tutorial, I would love to see your version.
Share it with me on Pinterest in the comments of my pin or tag me on Instagram at @digitaldrawingideas.
Your ideas and creativity often inspire my next tutorials, so don’t be shy.
And if you’re in a festive mood and want to keep going, check out these holiday favorites too:
• Candy Cane Drawing Tutorial
• Gingerbread Man Drawing Tutorial
• Christmas Tree Drawing Tutorial
Thank you for drawing with me today. I can’t wait to see what you create next.
