How to Draw a Squishmallow: Easy 10-Step Guide

Perfect for young artists and Squishmallow fans, this tutorial breaks down how to draw a cozy, winter-themed plushie. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and your favorite markers to bring this character to life. Follow along to practice basic shapes and build your confidence in character design.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A colorful, finished Squishmallow drawing, perfect for kids to use as a reference.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Main Body

Pencil sketch of a large oval body with two circular eyes for a Squishmallow character.

Draw a large, soft oval that is slightly flattened at the bottom to give your plushie a stable base. Add two small circles inside for the eyes. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil lines light so you can easily erase any mistakes later!

Step 2: Adding Facial Features

Detailing the Squishmallow face with eyelashes, a small nose, and a smiling mouth.

Add tiny triangles above the eyes for eyelashes. Draw a small, rounded triangle for the nose and a gentle 'W' shape below it for a happy mouth. Teacher's Tip: Use a light touch for the mouth to keep the expression sweet and friendly.

Step 3: Drawing the First Antler

Drawing the first antler on the side of the Squishmallow head using curved lines.

Draw two short vertical lines on the side of the head. Connect them with three 'U' shaped lines to create the first antler. Teacher's Tip: Think of these as little clouds sitting on top of the head.

Step 4: Drawing the Second Antler

Adding the second antler to the opposite side of the Squishmallow head.

Mirror the process on the opposite side to create the second antler. Teacher's Tip: Symmetry can be tricky, so take your time to make sure both antlers are roughly the same size.

Step 5: Adding Ears

Adding pointed ears to the sides of the Squishmallow head below the antlers.

Draw a pointed ear below each antler by connecting two curved lines. Add a small line down the center of each ear for depth. Teacher's Tip: Keep the ears small so they look cute and proportional to the large body.

Step 6: Sketching the Scarf

Drawing a scarf around the neck area of the Squishmallow.

Draw a rounded rectangle across the chest area and connect it to the sides of the body with curved lines. Teacher's Tip: This creates the illusion that the scarf is wrapped snugly around the character.

Step 7: Defining the Belly

Adding a curved line to define the belly of the Squishmallow.

Use a soft, curved line to outline the belly area. Teacher's Tip: Make this line nice and round to emphasize the 'squishy' nature of the plushie.

Step 8: Adding Scarf Texture

Adding cross-stitch texture to the scarf using X shapes.

Add 'X' shaped marks across the scarf to give it a knitted texture. Teacher's Tip: Don't worry about making them perfect; a little variation makes the scarf look more realistic.

Step 9: Finalizing the Scarf

Completing the scarf texture with additional X patterns.

Continue adding 'X' patterns across the entire scarf. Teacher's Tip: This is a great time to practice your patience and steady hand control.

Step 10: Color and Finish

Finished, colored drawing of a cute Squishmallow character.

Your outline is complete! Now, bring your character to life with your favorite colors. Whether you choose soft browns for a reindeer or bright colors for a custom design, make it your own. Teacher's Tip: Use light pressure with your colored pencils to keep the colors soft and plush-looking.