Draw a small circle in the center
Draw a vertical line through the circle
Draw a horizontal line through the circle
Draw two diagonal lines through the circle
Extend all eight lines outward evenly
Make the north point longer than the others
Add arrow-shaped points to each direction
Label the main directions N, E, S, and W
Label the diagonal directions NE, SE, SW, and NW
Add decorative outer points if desired
Trace the final lines neatly
Erase construction lines
Shade or color the compass rose