Chunky Santa Hat SVG

About this design

This hat is built for impact. The crown is tall and rounded, almost like a beanie, and the brim along the bottom is thick and fluffy with a soft, ragged edge. A big round pom-pom hangs on the left side. The proportions are chunky and bold, so the hat stays readable even when cut very small.

The hat is one solid piece with one small cut-out. It passes our cut checks from just 1.5 inches tall, which makes it ideal for tiny tags, earrings and stickers.

Color layers

• Backing in cream
• Design in red, with one small cut-out

For a two-tone hat, cut the brim and pom-pom again in white and layer them over the red.

Small and bold projects

• Earrings and charms. Cut from faux leather or acrylic.
• Mini gift tags.
• Cupcake toppers.
• Planner stickers.
• Kids’ shirts with a big, bold hat.
• Pet tags for a dog or cat collar charm.
• Gingerbread house decorations in cardstock.

Size and cutting tips

It cuts cleanly from about 1.5 inches tall. For faux leather earrings, 1.5 to 2 inches is a good size; use a deep-point blade for thick materials. For shirts, 7 to 9 inches tall.

Step by step: faux leather earrings

1. Set the hat to 1.75 inches tall and download the solid style.
2. Cut a pair from red faux leather using your machine’s faux leather setting.
3. Cut a matching pair of brims from white faux leather and glue them on.
4. Punch a small hole near the tip of each hat.
5. Attach jump rings and earring hooks.

Color ideas

• Red with a white brim, the classic
• Green with a red pom-pom for an elf version
• Glitter gold for party earrings

Variations to try

• Mirror it in the editor for a matching left and right pair.
• Use the editor’s thickness control to bolden it further for very small charms.

Good to know

Thick materials like faux leather and wood need a little extra space between pieces when you nest several on one mat. Leave at least a quarter of an inch between hats.

Design notes

The rounded crown and thick brim were drawn to survive small sizes and thick materials. Even at 1.5 inches the pom-pom stays round and the brim keeps its fluffy edge, which is rare for a Santa hat with fur detail.

Pairs well with

The Classic Santa Hat has a floppier shape, and the Santa Hat with Star Tip is another simple, bold hat.