Knuckles is the strong, tough echidna from the Sonic the Hedgehog games, famous for his huge spiked fists and his fierce frown. In this challenge sketch I will show you how to draw Knuckles step by step, capturing his big knuckle spikes and confident pose in about six minutes.

🖍️ What You Need

  • A pencil
  • An eraser
  • White paper
  • A black marker for bold outlines
  • Red, white, green and grey colouring pens

How to Draw Knuckles from Sonic Step by Step

  1. Draw a large rounded shape for Knuckles' head — wider at the top.
  2. Add his two long dreadlock-style spines, one sweeping down each side of his head.
  3. Draw his big almond-shaped eyes joined in the middle, with a serious frown above them.
  4. Add a small pointed nose and a determined mouth below the eyes.
  5. Draw the crescent-moon shape on his chest and his rounded body beneath the head.
  6. Add his arms, then his famous big fists — each with two large pointed spikes on the knuckles.
  7. Draw his short legs and chunky shoes with a stripe across each.
  8. Outline in black, erase the pencil, and colour him bright red with a white crescent, green eyes and grey-and-red shoes.
💡 Parikshet's Tip: Knuckles' attitude lives in his eyebrows — draw them low and angled down towards the nose for that tough, determined frown that makes him look strong and brave.

🌟 Did You Know?

Knuckles is an echidna — a real spiny animal from Australia that lays eggs even though it is a mammal! In the games, Knuckles is the last of his kind and is the guardian of the powerful Master Emerald.

Ways to Make Your Knuckles Cooler

  • Draw him in a fighting stance with fists raised.
  • Add the glowing green Master Emerald beside him.
  • Draw him gliding with his arms out wide.
  • Add speed lines for a dramatic action pose.

🎯 Try This: Draw the Sonic Team

  1. Draw Knuckles on one side of the page.
  2. Add Sonic in his classic running pose.
  3. Draw Tails with his two tails spinning.
  4. Give them a checkered race track background.

How to Draw Episode 62: Step-by-Step for Kids

Get your pencil ready! Follow these easy steps and you'll have an amazing Episode 62 drawing in no time.

What You'll Need

  • Pencil (HB or 2B)
  • Eraser
  • White drawing paper
  • Black marker (optional, for outlines)
  • Coloured pencils or crayons

Step-by-Step: Drawing a Episode 62

Step 1: Sketch the Basic Outline

Begin with a very light pencil sketch of the Episode 62's overall shape. What is the biggest, simplest shape that describes it — a rectangle, oval, or triangle?

Step 2: Add the Main Structure

Build on the basic outline by adding the main structural elements of the Episode 62. Break it down into simple geometric shapes.

Step 3: Draw the Key Features

Add the most important identifying features that make this recognisably a Episode 62. These are the details that someone would notice first.

Step 4: Add Secondary Details

Now add the secondary details — textures, patterns, smaller parts. These build up the drawing gradually and give it character.

Step 5: Refine the Outline

Go back to the outline and refine any shapes that don't look right. Compare the proportions to a reference image if you have one.

Step 6: Add Depth with Lines

Add shading lines or cross-hatching on the darker side of the Episode 62 to create the impression of three dimensions.

Step 7: Trace with Marker

Once happy with your pencil drawing, carefully trace the final lines with a black marker or pen. Let it dry, then erase all pencil marks underneath.

Step 8: Colour Your Drawing

Apply colour to your Episode 62, working from the largest areas first. Leave white areas uncoloured — the paper's white works as your lightest tone.

Colouring Your Episode 62

Use real reference images as a guide for the Episode 62's colours. Start with a base colour and add darker shading on one side to give a 3D feel.

Tips from Parikshet

  • Break the Episode 62 into simple shapes first — even complex subjects are just combinations of circles, rectangles, and triangles!
  • Don't try to make it perfect on the first try — Parikshet always does at least two practice sketches before the final drawing.
  • Practice makes perfect — try drawing it again tomorrow!