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10+ Free Holiday Sweater & Vest Patterns to Crochet or Knit This Christmas 🎄

Nothing says holiday cozy quite like slipping into a festive sweater or vest — whether you’re rocking classic snowflakes, jolly Santas, cheeky elves, or adorable reindeer! From vintage-inspired motifs to modern colorwork and granny square goodness, there’s a crochet or knit holiday sweater pattern for every merry maker.

A collage of festive holiday sweaters featuring holiday sweater patterns like red, green, and white stripes, gingerbread motifs, and fair isle designs. Models smile in cozy winter attire beneath the text overlay: "Holiday Sweaters. -Marly Bird

I’m especially obsessed with crochet holiday vest designs and knit Christmas sweater patterns that bring warmth anda wink of whimsy. Bonus points for sparkles, pom-poms, or a dash of holiday flair you can wear to your next cookie swap, office party, or tree-trimming night.

❄️ Fun Fact:

The “ugly Christmas sweater” trend took off in the 1980s — but it was actually inspired by decades of festive knitwear like Nordic snowflake and reindeer patterns that date back generations. So really, we’re just carrying on a very cozy, very cheeky legacy.

🧶 Free Crochet and Knit Holiday Sweater & Vest Patterns

Whether you’re going for cute or kitsch, these Christmas sweater and vest patterns will keep your hook or needles busy all season long:

These DIY holiday sweater patterns are perfect for festive parties, family photos, or just snuggling up for a holiday movie marathon. Whether you’re going bold with colorwork, playing with granny square nostalgia, or aiming for full-on ugly sweater fabulousness, there’s something here for every level of yarn crafter.

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Marly is a knitwear and crochet designer (and yarn addict) that is here to help you learn how to knit and crochet in a way that's fun and approachable.

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