How to Draw Mittens: Easy 10-Step Guide for Kids

Ready to get cozy? This tutorial is perfect for artists ages 5 and up who want to practice drawing winter gear. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and your favorite coloring supplies to bring these warm mittens to life.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A colorful, finished illustration of winter mittens, perfect for a seasonal art project.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the First Mitten

Pencil sketch showing the basic outline of a single mitten with a thumb and finger section.

Draw a long, curved line with two upward-facing lobes—one small for the thumb and one large for the fingers. Teacher's Tip: Keep the shape rounded and soft to make the mitten look warm and fuzzy.

Step 2: Adding the Second Mitten

Sketch of two mitten outlines placed side-by-side on the page.

Repeat the process to draw a second mitten shape next to the first. Tip: Try to mirror the curve of the first one so they look like a matching pair.

Step 3: Defining the Wrist Hems

Drawing showing the addition of rectangular wrist cuffs to the bottom of both mittens.

Connect the bottom ends of each mitten with a slightly curved line, then add a curved rectangle below it to create the wrist cuff. Tip: Rounded corners on the cuff make the mittens look soft and comfortable.

Step 4: Adding Zigzag Patterns

Mittens with added zigzag decorative lines across the top sections.

Draw a fun zigzag line across the finger area of each mitten. Tip: Use a steady hand to make your zigzags even, or keep them loose for a hand-knitted look.

Step 5: Drawing the First Diamond

A large diamond shape drawn inside the main body of the left mitten.

Draw a large diamond in the center of the first mitten, then nest a smaller diamond inside it. Tip: This creates a beautiful 'quilted' effect.

Step 6: Matching the Diamond

A large diamond shape drawn inside the main body of the right mitten.

Repeat the diamond-within-a-diamond pattern on the second mitten. Tip: Try to keep the size similar to the first one for a balanced look.

Step 7: Adding Decorative Accents

Four small diamonds added around the central diamond on the left mitten.

Draw four small diamonds surrounding the large center diamond on the first mitten. Tip: Take your time—small shapes are great for practicing pencil control!

Step 8: Finalizing Patterns and Texture

Completed decorative patterns and added interior curved lines for texture.

Add the four small diamonds to the second mitten. Then, add curved lines inside the edges of both mittens to give them a rounded, 3D look. Tip: These lines suggest the thickness of the wool.

Step 9: Ribbing the Hems

Adding small vertical lines to the wrist cuffs for a ribbed texture.

Add short, vertical lines to the wrist cuffs to represent ribbing. Tip: Space them evenly to make the cuffs look like real knitted fabric.

Step 10: Adding Color

The finished, colored drawing of two winter mittens.

Time to color! Use bright, festive colors to make your mittens pop. Tip: Try using two shades of the same color to add depth and shadow.