How to Draw a Cross

A Simple Latin Cross

Draw a cross outline. Draw a small square in the middle of your outline. You can use a ruler to help draw straight lines.

Draw more squares of the same size. Draw one above and below the first square you drew and one on each side.

Draw 2 more squares below the bottom square.

Divide the squares on the left and on the right of the cross, vertically and the remaining squares horizontally.

Draw the center with a marker. Make it thick and dark.

Erase your guidelines completely.

A Budded Cross

Draw a cross outline. Draw a small square in the middle of your outline.

Draw more squares of the same size. Draw one above and below the first square you drew and one on each side, just like the first method.

Draw 2 more squares below the bottom square.

With a compass draw 3 circles each for the arms of the cross. The diameter of each circle is equal to one side of the square. Use the guidelines to align the circles.

Fill in the shapes with the color you want.

Erase all guidelines completely.