DIY Ugly Sweaters - 12 of the Best

If the dropping temperatures, have you freezing and wishing you were celebrating somewhere warmer, then this pattern will hit home. Make and wear this ugly Christmas sweater and make-believe that you are celebrating on a tropical island. You can even make a bunch and host a tropical island-themed Christmas party and pretend that it isn’t snowing outside. If you can imagine it, it’s already half as good as real. DIY Ugly Sweaters from Aww Sam

I’m having a hard time calling this an ugly sweater. It’s fun and so quirky, and the kind of sweater that you must sport at least on one Christmas. This sweater is really easy to make, and you will only need supplies that you must already have with you at this time of the year. This way your kids can join in the ugly sweater craze and have fun. Pair it up with a cute and slouchy hat and your kid will be the best dressed, ironically in an ugly sweater. DIY Ugly Sweaters from Amy Latta Creations

If you’re obsessed with playful and ‘candid’ photoshoots, then this picture might have you already inspired to recreate it. The idea behind this DIY project is to host a party for MAKING DIY ugly sweaters and end it off with a photo shoot. This sounds like such a fun idea, and the picture is proof. You can put together a bunch of random supplies, get some bright but old sweaters out and craft some ugliness. The one that comes up with the ugliest, ugly sweater should get an equally tacky winner’s crown. DIY Ugly Sweaters from Jenny Cookies

This is such a fun DIY Christmas sweater idea. You will be crocheting Christmas lights onto your sweater and walking around as a festive lamppost. Make sure to walk past your special someone, who knows they might just tell you that you ‘light up their world’. Now that sounds like some motivation to get into action and make this fast. DIY Ugly Sweaters from Studio DIY

Here’s another quirky idea for an ugly DIY Christmas sweater that will turn heads and make people gasp at your 3-dimensional idea. Wearing this sweater, you will be carrying the Christmas spirit everywhere with you. If you like this for yourself, then starting now, don’t throw away any scraps and leftover holiday décor bits – everything is going on onto this sweater. DIY Ugly Sweaters from xoxo jackie

Okay wow, this got real gaudy real fast. The DIY Light Up Ugly Christmas Sweater is bound to get you the award for the ugliest sweater at the party, and you must accept the tacky crown with the biggest of grins – that’s the whole point of this fun craft isn't it!? Maybe add some leftover stuff to your footwear and take the gaudiness to a whole new level!? Sounds like real fun to me. DIY Ugly Sweaters from The Samantha Show

Ugly Christmas sweater parties have become quite the rage over the years, so if you’re planning on hosting one then don’t shy away with the décor. Leave some garb for your tree too. When you’re done making ugly sweaters for yourself and the crew, you can use the leftover leftovers for making some ugly sweater ornaments, that would be the perfect décor for your party. These are so fun and easy to make and will depict your attention to detail. DIY Ugly Sweaters from Crafts by Amanda

Do you and your significant other enjoy wearing couples’ merchandise or do you make fun of those who do!? Either way, this would be a fun ugly sweater idea to make and flaunt with your sweetheart. One of you will get to be the head while the other gets to be the rear, if you’re the one making it we know who gets to be what. Once you successfully convince your partner to squeeze into this, you must quickly get some photos so you can have a good laugh together, later. DIY Ugly Sweaters from Instructables

Here is a somewhat girly take on ugly sweaters, so if your little girl or you have jumped on the bandwagon for sporting ugly sweaters this Christmas, this one should do the trick. Like the name says, it’s an applique-laden monster sweater, so apart from the cute little monster at the front, you can pretty much applique any and every bit of holiday décor scrap onto this. This could be all that you’ve been looking for in an ugly sweater. Once you’re done wearing it, you might as well save it as a keepsake. DIY Ugly Sweaters from Sweater Image

It doesn’t get any tackier and gaudier than this. You will need some serious commitment and confidence to wear it to one of your Christmas parties. However, if they are rewarding the one sporting the ugliest ensemble, then girl you aren’t walking out empty-handed. This idea is one that looks pretty simple to create. You take an older cardigan and cover it in tinsel and other festive yet gaudy décor. Once done, steal the show at your ugly sweater Christmas party with this glamorously garland-wrapped cardigan and a ton of glittery drama. If ugly is the keyword on the memo, all the thunder shall be stolen with this. DIY Ugly Sweaters from Biglots  

Here is an ugly sweater pattern that even a younger one can help you with. You don't even need a needle and thread to put together this clever ugly sweater. You will be needing pom poms to make the globe look like snow is escaping from it. The pattern will show you how to make a working snow globe to add to an old sweater. With the pom pom trims and all the applique, it will look quite… interesting. DIY Ugly Sweaters from The Craft Patch

How many Christmases of the past have you spent watching reruns of Home Alone? I have seriously lost count. Anyway, if you are a home-alone fan then you might have read the line on this sweater just the way it was said. This would make a hilarious, ugly Christmas sweater that you must wear to your friends’ party. You can greet everyone there simply by pointing at your sweater. It will be such a great icebreaker, and we all know you need those at this time of the year. DIY Ugly Sweaters from Sadie & Stella