How to Write Cursive Capital L
Stroke Instructions
Start at the baseline and make a tall upward stroke to the top line. Add a loop at the top going to the left. Come back down to the baseline. At the baseline, make a loop going to the right that extends outward before curving into the exit stroke.
Tips for Success
- The tall stroke should reach the full top line
- The bottom loop extends to the right, giving the L its shape
- The bottom loop should be smooth and proportional
- This is one of the more elegant capital cursive letters
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- The bottom loop being too small or too large
- Not making the tall stroke straight enough
- The top loop being disproportionate
Practice Worksheets
Download and print this free worksheet to practice writing cursive Capital L.
Capital L Worksheet
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