Holly Top Hat SVG

About this design

This top hat is dressed for a Christmas party. It is tall and slightly flared, with a curved brim at the bottom, and a little holly sprig sits on the crown with red leaves in the layered version. At the center of the brim, a round berry cluster with tiny leaves adds a playful touch, like a pin on a snowman’s best hat.

The design is two pieces, the hat and the brim, with four cut-outs. The shapes are big and bold, so it passes our cut checks from just 1.5 inches tall.

Color layers

• Backing in red, which shows in the holly details
• Design in holly green, the hat and brim

Dapper projects

• Snowman crafts. Add the hat to a snowman.
• New Year’s Eve party invitations.
• Men’s holiday shirts.
• Gift tags.
• Cupcake toppers.
• Party favors.
• Planner stickers.

Size and cutting tips

It cuts cleanly from about 1.5 inches tall. For a snowman craft, size it to the snowman’s head. For a shirt, 7 to 9 inches tall. It cuts well from felt and faux leather.

Step by step: snowman card

1. Set the hat to 2 inches tall and download the solid style.
2. Cut it from black cardstock.
3. Cut a white snowman from the collection or draw one on a card.
4. Glue the black hat on the snowman’s head.
5. Add a red dot of glitter glue on the berry cluster.

Color ideas

• Black hat with green holly and red berries
• Green hat with red, the layered classic
• Red hat with green holly
• Gold hat for a New Year’s party

Design notes

The hat is tall and narrow, which makes it easy to place on top of other designs, such as a snowman, a gingerbread man or a monogram, for a playful finishing touch.

Good to know

A black hat is the classic snowman look. Cut the hat in black, then cut the design again in green and keep only the holly to layer on top for the most festive result.

Choosing a size

At 1.5 to 2 inches, it fits cupcake toppers and small snowmen. At 3 to 4 inches, it suits cards and tags. At 8 inches and up, it works on shirts and party signs.

Variations to try

• Tilt it in your software for a jaunty angle.
• Use the editor’s offset border for a die-cut sticker.

Pairs well with

The Holly Crown is another festive hat, and the Santa Hat SVG collection has more holiday hats.