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Watch the video: How to Draw Stitch (Squishmallow) by Art for Kids Hub
Let’s turn a blank page into the squishiest little Stitch. This friendly, follow-along lesson builds the character from simple shapes—nose, eyes, big oval body, floppy ears, and a grin you can’t resist. If your drawing ends up bigger or a little different, that’s part of the fun.
What you’ll learn
- How to build Stitch’s face starting with a simple nose and two big eyes
- How to outline a large, comfy Squishmallow-style body
- How to draw Stitch’s distinctive ears and eyebrow patches
- How to add a smiling mouth and color in classic blue, light blue, and pink
Gather Your Art Supplies You need only two things to get started: paper and markers. In the video, the hosts use a black marker for outlines and colored markers (blue, light blue, and pink) to finish the piece. Use whatever you have on hand—the steps work with crayons, pencils, or markers. If you prefer to keep it extra simple, you can draw everything in pencil first, then trace with black and color at the end.
Hook idea: Draw big. The Squishmallow look shines when you’re generous with the oval body. If your sketch creeps toward the paper edges, the hosts cheer that on—big drawings make big smiles.
Pro tip
- Keep your black marker steady and let your wrist do the curves. Short, gentle strokes help you control those rounded features.
Quick check
- Can you see a clear space for the eyes and a big area for the body? Great—you’re set for the face.
Starting with Stitch’s Face: Nose and Eyes
Drawing the Iconic Nose Begin with an upside-down U shape for the top of the nose—think half circle. Close it with a soft, rounded V at the bottom so the “point” is gentle, not sharp. Inside the nose, add two small inverted U shapes for nostrils, then color those nostrils black. This little trio of curves anchors the entire face.
Watch out
- Keep the nose centered and a little low under where the eyes will go. If it drifts too high, the eyes may feel crowded.
A small detail with big payoff: Those nostrils. Coloring them in helps the nose read instantly as Stitch.
Quick check - Do the nostrils sit inside the nose and look balanced left to right? If yes, you’re ready to place the eyes.
Creating the Big, Expressive Eyes Draw a large circle on the left of the nose and a matching circle on the right. Inside each circle, sketch a tiny circle toward the top for a highlight. Fill the big circles with black, leaving the tiny highlight circles white. This little “spark” adds life.
To push the Stitch look further, add a small curved line at the inner bottom corner of each eye, creating a subtle teardrop shape—just a hint goes a long way.
Pro tip
- When you fill the eyes, move slowly around the edges to avoid flattening the circle. Leave the highlight pristine.
Shaping Stitch’s Adorable Body and Ears
Outlining the Squishmallow Body Starting near the top of one eye, draw a big upside-down U that arches over both eyes—this is the top of the head and a hint of that rounded, plushy body. Then, from the sides, continue curving downward to form the body walls. Close the shape with a wide, slightly flattened curve at the bottom—this makes it look like Stitch is sitting on the ground.
If your head got extra tall or extra wide, that’s okay. The Squishmallow style welcomes oversized proportions.
Watch out
- Leave a bit of space up top for the ears. If you’re low on room, tilt the ears outward and keep them compact.
Adding Those Distinctive Ears From the upper side of the head, sweep an elegant S-curve outward and up, then bend it back down to start forming a raindrop-style ear. On the outer edge of one ear, add a small V-shaped “bite mark” or tear—signature Stitch. Inside the ear, draw another S-curve to suggest the inner ear line.
Repeat on the other side, but place the little tear in a different spot so the ears aren’t perfectly symmetrical. This intentional mismatch brings character and energy to your drawing.
Quick check - Do the ears echo each other in size and flow, while the little tears sit in different places? That’s the look.
From the comments
- The video doesn’t feature public comments to cite here. But one host emphasizes that it’s okay—great, even—if your Stitch looks different from theirs. Keep that spirit as you draw.
Adding Final Facial Details: Eyebrows and Mouth
Drawing the Eyebrow Patches Above each eye, draw a large upside-down U that curves down to a point on the outer side. Thicken the top edge of each shape and color it in black. These “eyebrow patches” deepen Stitch’s expression and give that classic, slightly mischievous vibe.
Pro tip - Make the top edge a bit thicker than the bottom for a neat, stylized look. Then color solid for contrast against the blue you’ll add later.
Giving Stitch a Friendly Smile Inside the body, draw a big U-shaped line to mark the belly patch. Then, just under the nose, draw a short horizontal line and tip both ends slightly upward to turn it into a smile. Keep it gentle and wide—it’s a happy Squishmallow day.
Watch out
- Place the smile low enough under the nose so it doesn’t crowd the nostrils; a little breathing room keeps the expression clear.
Bringing Stitch to Life with Color
Choosing Your Colors Time to color the magic in: dark blue for the main head and body, light blue for the belly and around the eyes, and pink for the inside of the ears. You can match the video by coloring solid, or explore gentle shading by layering strokes. If you’re working with markers, aim for even coverage and follow one direction for cleaner fills.
Quick check
- Did you leave the eye highlights white? Is the belly clearly lighter than the outer body? Great—you’ve nailed the character’s color story.
Adding Extra Fur Details If you like, add two small wrinkles above the nose and a few tufts of hair at the top of the head after coloring. These tiny accents appear at the end of the video and make the finished drawing feel extra alive. Keep the lines short and light so they enhance rather than distract.
Practice notes
- If your colors streak, slow down and fill smaller areas in steady passes.
- If the paper shows through, a second light layer can smooth things out.
Your Unique Squishmallow Stitch
Embrace Your Style When you compare drawings at the end, the hosts celebrate how different their results are—one is huge and fills the page, the other leaves more room around the edges. Both look amazing. That’s the goal here: follow the steps, then let your style take the lead.
Practice Makes Perfect Drawing big rounded shapes, mirrored circles, and smooth S-curves takes practice. The video speeds up during coloring; feel free to pause any time. On your next attempt, try slightly different ear angles or a bigger smile. Each version teaches your hand a new rhythm.
From the studio
- Materials listed or demonstrated in the video: paper; black marker for lines; blue, light blue, and pink markers for coloring.
- Safety or special handling isn’t specified; normal art-room care applies.
Troubleshooting mini-guide
- Eyes not matching? Lightly sketch circles first, then trace and fill.
- Ears feel too small? Extend the S-curve farther before bending back down.
- Smile too stiff? Curve the ends up a touch more.
Quick recap 1) Nose first (U plus soft V, tiny nostrils). 2) Two big eyes with highlights, slight teardrop hint. 3) Large body: upside-down U and a flat-ish bottom to “sit.” 4) Ears with S-curves and little tears. 5) Eyebrow patches, then a friendly smile and belly line. 6) Color: dark blue, light blue, pink—and optional fur details.
Note for multi-craft readers We see you, makers who dabble in every medium. If you were actually hunting for machine-embroidery tools, this drawing tutorial won’t cover that—but you might recognize terms like magnetic embroidery hoop.
Studio sidebar
- Some readers also explore different maker setups; if that’s you, you may have heard of magnetic embroidery hoops. This article stays focused on drawing, so consider bookmarking those topics for another session.
Maker’s footnote
- If your creative path includes fabric and machines too, you might eventually look into embroidery machine for beginners. For today, grab that marker and enjoy finishing Stitch.
Extra note
- Tool names can overlap across crafts. While we’re sketching on paper here, elsewhere you’ll hear about things like magnetic embroidery frames—handy in a totally different context than this pencil-and-marker lesson.
Just to be clear
- This guide is about drawing. If you came across phrases like snap hoop monster in your broader crafting searches, remember they relate to embroidery gear, not this art tutorial.
Cross-crafter tip
- If you ever translate this drawing into a stitched patch, that’s when references to magnetic frames for embroidery machine become relevant. For now, keep sketching those smooth curves and bright colors.
One last nod to the maker universe
- Multi-medium crafters occasionally mention mighty hoop in embroidery contexts. File that away for future projects while you celebrate your finished, squishy Stitch today.