Capital K in Cursive

Watch the capital k being written, then follow the numbered steps. Begin with a small hook near the top, pull a slant stroke down, then add humps or a second stroke.

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2 strokes. Numbers show where each one starts.

Step by step

  1. Start with a small wavy hook near the top and pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline.
  2. Lift and start at the top right, curving down to meet the stem at the middle.
  3. Kick out a leg to the baseline and finish with an exit stroke.

Tip: The two strokes of the K meet at the middle of the stem, not higher.

How capital K joins

The capital K runs straight into the second letter of the word, so there is no pencil lift after it.

Ka
Ke
Ko

Capital K cursive worksheet

Trace the letter on its own, then joined, then in words that start with K. The rows at the bottom are for writing on your own.

Capital K in traditional cursive: printable tracing worksheet
Paper

Choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog to keep a copy. Trace the light rows, then write on your own in the empty rows.

Names and words starting with K

Questions

How do you write a capital K in cursive?

Start with a small wavy hook near the top and pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline. Lift and start at the top right, curving down to meet the stem at the middle. Kick out a leg to the baseline and finish with an exit stroke.

How many strokes is a cursive capital k?

2. The last stroke is added after the letter.

Does cursive capital K connect to the next letter?

Yes. The capital K joins the next letter. Schools differ on capitals, so follow the style your class uses.

What letter family is cursive K in?

Hook-and-slant capitals. Begin with a small hook near the top, pull a slant stroke down, then add humps or a second stroke. Practising a family together builds the same movement for several letters.

More letters

Lowercase k in cursive · Capital J · Capital L · Printable alphabet chart

Other hook-and-slant capitals