---
title: "init(ellipseOf:)"
framework: spritekit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "spritekit/skshapenode/init(ellipseof:)"
---

# init(ellipseOf:)

Creates a shape node with an elliptical path centered on the node’s origin.

## Declaration

```swift
convenience init(ellipseOf size: CGSize)
```

## Parameters

- `size`: The height and width of the ellipse.

## Return Value

Return Value A new shape node.

## See Also

### Creating an Ellipse Shape

- [init(ellipseIn:)](spritekit/skshapenode/init(ellipsein:).md)