Ready to get lucky with your pencil? In this fun and easy tutorial, we’re going to show you how to create an easy leprechaun hat drawing for St. Patrick’s Day! With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a festive hat that even a leprechaun would love to wear.

Did you know? In Irish legends, leprechauns are almost always seen wearing tall green hats. Some even say their hats are enchanted!

So grab your pencil, put on your green thinking cap, and let’s get started!

Materials:

• a piece of paper
• a pencil for the guiding lines and sketching
• an eraser
• a black sharpie or a pen for the outlines
• markers or colored pencils for coloring
• our printable drawing guide (Join my Email List below to get this Tutorial)

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Time needed:

15 minutes.

How to Draw a St. Patrick’s Day Top Hat — Let’s get started!

Step 1 – Draw the Hat’s Crown.

Let’s start with the main part of the hat, called the crown.
Draw a curved line at the top, kind of like a soft rainbow. Then draw two lines slanting slightly outward going down. The shape should look like a bucket that’s wider at the top than at the bottom.

Tip: Try to keep both sides even so your hat doesn’t tilt to one side!

Don’t worry if it’s a little wobbly—that just adds extra charm!

Step 2 – Add the Top Oval.

Now let’s make the top of the hat look more 3D!
Connect the top ends of the crown with a stretched-out oval. This gives your hat depth and makes it pop off the page.

Fun Fact: Top hats like this were often worn by Irish gentlemen in the 1800s!

Step 3 – Start the Hatband.

Time to draw the start of the band that wraps around the bottom of the hat.
Draw two small curves at the base—one on each side. They should curve outward like little smiles.

Step 4 – Connect the Band.

Connect those two curved lines with a longer curved line under the crown.
Now your hat is really starting to take shape!

Step 5 – Add a Buckle.

Let’s decorate the band with a shiny leprechaun buckle!
Draw a square in the middle of the band. This will be the outside of the buckle.

Fun Fact: Buckles on hats may not have always been stylish—but on St. Patrick’s Day, they’re magical!

Step 6 – Finish the Buckle.

Make the buckle look real!
Draw a smaller square inside the big one, and then draw a tiny rectangle in the center to look like the belt’s tongue.

Tip: Don’t worry about perfect lines—every buckle has character!

Step 7 – Add Detail to the Band.

Now let’s complete the band.
Draw lines from each side of the buckle to the edges of the hatband. This helps show how the band wraps all the way around.

Step 8 – Draw the Hat’s Brim.

Let’s add the big, swoopy brim!
Draw a wide curve under the band that stretches out on both sides like a mustache. Then connect the ends with a gentle upward curve. This forms the hat’s brim.

Creative Idea: Want to make a wizard-style version? Make the brim super wide and dramatic!

Step 9 – Color Your Drawing!

Time to bring your top hat to life!

• Hat & Brim: Green
• Band: Black
• Buckle: Gold or yellow
• Belt inside the buckle: Dark gray or black

Extra Fun: Add glitter, stickers, or even draw a little leprechaun peeking out—maybe with a few shamrocks from our Shamrock Coloring Page for extra flair!

Pin it now, Draw later!

Fun Facts About St. Patrick’s Day Top Hats

• Leprechauns are said to guard their gold while wearing these hats!
• In the 1800s, top hats were worn by upper-class Irish men—now they’re festive party wear.
• Some believe a leprechaun’s magical powers come from his hat!

The more you know, the more fun you’ll have drawing and imagining!

Tips and Tricks for Better Drawing

• Sketch lightly first so you can easily erase mistakes.
• Use a ruler to keep the band and buckle neat.
• Get creative! Add shamrocks, rainbows, or your own twist.
• Practice makes progress. Your first try doesn’t have to be perfect—just fun!

And there you go! You’ve just learned how to draw a super cool St. Patrick’s Day top hat! Whether you’re making it for fun, school, or as part of Irish holiday crafts, now you’ve got a lucky masterpiece.

We hope you had a blast drawing with us! Don’t forget to share your colorful creation with friends or family—and show it off on social media using #EmilyDrawing.

Want more festive fun? Check out our other St. Patrick’s Day tutorials—like how to draw a leprechaun, a pot of gold, or a rainbow, and don’t miss our Shamrock Coloring Page for more green goodness!

Keep your pencil moving and your imagination glowing. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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