Ugly Christmas sweaters have become a staple of the holiday season in recent years. If you want to be ahead of the curve this year, start planning your ugly Christmas sweater now!
In this blog post, we will give you 16 DIY ideas for creating the ugliest Christmas sweater imaginable. We’ve got you covered whether you’re looking for something tacky or horrifying. So get ready to make some memories this holiday season with seriously ugly Christmas sweaters!
Kitten Ugly Christmas Sweater
If you’re a cat lover, this one’s for you! A Kitten Ugly Christmas Sweater will get a few laughs (and maybe a few gasps) from your friends and family. You’ll need a white sweater, fake fur, and googly eyes to create this look.
Start by cutting a hole in the center of the sweater for the cat’s head. Then, cut two smaller holes on either side for the arms. Next, glue or sew the fake fur around the neck and arms. Finally, add googly eyes and a nose to create the face.
Get the tutorial at I Love to Create.
Granny’s Crochet Ugly Christmas Sweater
This one is perfect for anyone who loves a good DIY project. The Granny’s Crochet Ugly Christmas Sweater will take some time to make, but it will be worth it when you see the reactions of your friends and family. You’ll need a white sweater, some red and green yarn, and a crochet hook to create this look.
Start by crocheting a Christmas tree onto the front of the sweater. Then, add some red and green yarn around the neck and arms. Finally, add a white crochet border around the sweater to finish it off.
Watch this tutorial by Crafters Autonomous:
Garland Christmas Sweater
You’ll stand out from the crowd in a Garland Christmas Sweater. This one is perfect for anyone who loves decorating for the holidays. You’ll need a green sweater, some fake garland, and some hot glue to create this look.
Start by wrapping the fake garland around the neck of the sweater. Then, continue wrapping it around the arms and body of the sweater. Finally, use hot glue to secure the garland in place.
Get the tutorial on Morning Chores.
Leg Lamp Christmas Sweater
This one is perfect for anyone who loves the movie A Christmas Story. A Leg Lamp Christmas Sweater will get a few laughs (and maybe a few groans) from your friends and family. You’ll need a white sweater, red fabric, and black felt to create this look.
Get the tutorial at New dress a day.
Reindeer Christmas Sweater
The holidays wouldn’t be complete without a reindeer Christmas sweater. This one is perfect for anyone who loves all things festive. You’ll need a red sweater, brown felt, and black buttons to create this look.
Start by cutting two antler shapes out of the brown felt. Then, glue or sew them onto the back of the sweater. Next, add two black buttons for the eyes and one red button for the nose. Finally, add some brown felt around the neck and arms to create the fur.
Get the tutorial at I Love To Create
Elf Christmas Sweater
This one is perfect for anyone who loves all things Christmas. This Elf Christmas Sweater will get you into the holiday spirit. You’ll need a green sweater, red and white felt, and hot glue to create this look.
Start by cutting two elf ears out of the red felt. Then, glue or sew them onto the top of the sweater. Next, cut a strip of white felt and glue it around the neck of the sweater. Finally, add two white pom-poms to the end of the elf ears.
Crazy Cat Tree Christmas Sweater
You’ll be the life of the party in this Crazy Cat Tree Christmas Sweater. This one is perfect for anyone who loves cats (and ugly sweaters). You’ll need a green sweater, fake fur, and googly eyes to create this look.
Get the tutorial on Instructables.
Christmas Tree Ugly Sweater
If you’re looking for an ugly Christmas sweater that’s sure to stand out, this Christmas Tree Ugly Sweater is for you. It’s perfect for anyone who loves decorating for the holidays. You’ll need a green sweater, some fake garland, and some hot glue to create this look.
Get the tutorial at Amy Latta.
Happy Holla’ Days Christmas Sweater
This sweater is perfect for anyone who loves Christmas. It’s sure to put a smile on your face. You’ll need a red sweater, green fabric, and white felt to create this look.
Start by cutting two small circles out of the green fabric. Then, glue or sew them onto the front of the sweater. Next, cut a strip of white felt and glue it around the neck of the sweater. Finally, add two small pom-poms to the end of the green circles.
Advent Calendar Christmas Sweater
You can count down the days until Christmas with this Advent Calendar Christmas Sweater. It’s perfect for anyone who loves all things Christmas. You’ll need a red sweater, black felt, and hot glue to create this look.
Start by cutting 25 small squares out of the black felt. Then, glue or sew them onto the front of the sweater in a grid. Next, add a number to each square using white felt or fabric paint. Finally, add a small pom-pom to the top of the sweater.
Get the tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus.
Ugly Snow Globe Christmas Sweater
You can only have a list of ugly Christmas sweaters with an Ugly Snow Globe Christmas Sweater. This one is perfect for anyone who loves decorating for the holidays. You’ll need a white sweater, some fake snow, and a hot glue gun to create this look.
Start by hot gluing the fake snow to the front of the sweater. Then, add a small pom-pom to the top of the sweater. Finally, add a strip of white felt around the neck of the sweater.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Rudolph Christmas Sweater
This Rudolph Christmas Sweater is perfect for anyone who loves all things Christmas. You’ll need a red sweater, brown felt, and black buttons to create this look.
Start by cutting two antler shapes out of the brown felt. Then, glue or sew them onto the back of the sweater. Next, add two black buttons for the eyes and one red button for the nose. Finally, add some brown felt around the neck and arms to create the fur.
Watch this YouTube tutorial by HGTV Handmade:
Ugly Sweater Ornaments
One of the best things about ugly Christmas sweaters is that you can decorate them however you want. This Ugly Sweater Ornaments sweater is perfect for anyone who loves decorating for the holidays. You’ll need a white sweater, yarn, and hot glue to create this look.
Start by hot gluing the yarn to the front of the sweater in any design you want. Then, add some small pom-poms to the end of the yarn. Finally, add a strip of white felt around the neck of the sweater.
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.
Starbucks Cup Ugly Christmas Sweater
This one is perfect for anyone who loves coffee (or ugly sweaters). You’ll need a green sweater, a white coffee cup, and some hot glue to create this look.
Start by hot gluing the coffee cup to the front of the sweater. Then, add a strip of white felt around the neck of the sweater. Finally, add a small pom-pom to the top of the coffee cup.
Get the tutorial at I Love to Create.
Christmas Lights and Tinsel Sweater
If you’re looking for an ugly Christmas sweater that’s sure to stand out, this Christmas Lights and Tinsel Sweater is for you. It brings out the best of both worlds – Christmas lights and tinsel. You’ll need a white sweater, some fake garland, and some hot glue to create this look.
Get the tutorial at The Cards We Drew.
Construction Paper Tree Christmas Sweater
This sweater will surely put a smile on your face. You’ll need a green sweater, construction paper, and hot glue to create this look.
Start by cutting two small circles out of the construction paper. Then, glue or sew them onto the front of the sweater. Next, cut a strip of construction paper and glue it around the neck of the sweater. Finally, add two small pom-poms to the end of the green circles.
Get the tutorial at Diana Rambles.
Conclusion
Ugly sweaters are a fun and festive way to celebrate the holidays. There are so many different ways to make them, and you can use your imagination to create any design you want. So, get creative and have fun! If you want more Christmas gift ideas, visit our online store at Callie!
