Cursive Names

Scarlett in Cursive

Watch the name Scarlett drawn in cursive stroke by stroke, trace it on the writing lines, and print a free practice worksheet.

There are 8 letters in Scarlett, but only 4 strokes: the capital S on its own, then c-a-r-l-e-t-t in one continuous stroke; then go back to cross the t (×2). Play the animation to see how the letters flow together, then trace the whole word and download the printable practice sheet.

Scarlett written in cursive on handwriting guidelines, with a green starting dot and a red stop sign

How to write Scarlett in cursive

  1. 1Write the capital S, then lift the pencil.
  2. 2Write c, a, r, l, e, t, t as one continuous stroke, joining each letter to the next without lifting the pencil.
  3. 3Go back and cross the t (×2).
Strokes: 4Pencil lifts: 3Letters: 8

The capital S fills the space between the baseline and the topline. l and t are tall letters that reach toward the topline. c, a, r, and e stay between the baseline and the midline.

How the letters in Scarlett connect

Follow the joins as you write Scarlett: c ends on an undercurve that carries into the downcurve opening of a; a ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of r; r ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of l; l ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of e; e ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of t; the remaining 1 joins follow the same rhythm to the end of the word. Remember: the capital S stands alone, so lift the pencil before the next letter.

The letters in Scarlett

Shaky on s, c, and a or any of the others? Open the letter's own guide below for its stroke order, joins, and practice sheet.

Trace Scarlett in cursive

Ready to try? Drag from the green circle through each stroke in order. If you drift off Scarlett, the cursor waits for you to come back.

Put your finger or mouse on the circle and pull it through the first stroke.

Free printable Scarlett cursive worksheet

The free printable Scarlett worksheet follows the same order as this page: a trace row with dashed models, a green-dot row to start each attempt, a copy row beside a solid model, and blank lines to fill on your own.

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Frequently asked questions

1. Write the capital S, then lift the pencil. 2. Write c, a, r, l, e, t, t as one continuous stroke, joining each letter to the next without lifting the pencil. 3. Go back and cross the t (×2).

Not quite: the body of Scarlett flows in 2 runs, but it takes 4 strokes in all. The pencil lifts 3 times: after the standalone capital S and to cross the t.

Follow the joins as you write Scarlett: c ends on an undercurve that carries into the downcurve opening of a; a ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of r; r ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of l; l ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of e; e ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of t; the remaining 1 joins follow the same rhythm to the end of the word. Remember: the capital S stands alone, so lift the pencil before the next letter.

The capital S fills the space between the baseline and the topline. l and t are tall letters that reach toward the topline. c, a, r, and e stay between the baseline and the midline.

S is a standalone capital. Finish it, lift the pencil, then begin the second letter of Scarlett on its own.

Practice writing Scarlett with real feedback

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