Looking to knit or crochet a festive sweater this year? We created a list of the best free Christmas sweater patterns for knitters, crocheters, and the whole family.
Feeling festive? Feeling silly, jolly, and excited? Then you need...
Free Christmas sweater patterns!
We grabbed the best ones from around the web and right here on the Laughing Hens website. There are free Christmas sweater knitting patterns, free Christmas sweater crochet patterns, and a whole heap of festive fun. Check it out!
Knitting
Are two needles your preferred crafting tools? Then you'll love these!
Sweaters for the whole family
This mega pattern includes all the designs you see here in sizes for kids and adults, and it's a free download! Click here to download it from our free pattern collection.
Polar sweater
If you're looking for a classy Christmas sweater option, then this is it. Designed by Rowan, this snowflake Fair Isle sweater is perfect for Christmas parties and snuggling up in front of the fire. Click here to download it from our free pattern collection!
Child's Save the Children sweater
Designed for the Save the Children charity, this adorable child sized Christmas sweater features a unique scarf-style neck and cute little reindeer. This pattern uses Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran, one of our favorite yarns! Get the pattern on Ravelry here.
Santa Puppy by Kitterly
The dog needs to feel festive too, right? Sized for small dogs, this Santa sweater costume is a hilarious option for short haired dogs who need a little extra warmth in the winter. Wouldn't it be adorable for Christmas cards this year? Get the pattern on Ravelry here.
Crochet
Prefer hooks to needles? These are for you!
Zany Chrismtas sweater by Inner Child Crochet
Not for the faint of heart, this silly sweater can be customized to suit almost any level of zany! We're in love with the tinsel on the arms, what a fabulous extra touch! Get the pattern on her website here.
Santa's Little Helper by Stephanie Mason
Sized for babies from 3-24 months, this adorable elfin sweater crochet pattern will work up in a snap, in plenty of time to take this year's Christmas card photo! Make it in red and leave off the collar for a Santa sweater instead. Get the pattern on Ravelry here!
Super simple last minute sweater by Carmen Jorissen
Need a light speed, last minute option? This simple and genius idea by Carmen Jorissen is perfect! The pattern on Ravelry includes the crochet patterns for the elbow trees and reindeer appliques. Click here to check it out!
Reindeer snood by Knot Your Grandma
This hilarious idea from Knot Your Grandma is a perfect foil to the knitted Santa suit earlier in this post! Get the pattern on the Knot Your Grandma blog here.
Love Christmas and festive feelings? You'll love our Christmas Makes board on Pinterest, chock full of free tutorials, DIYs, and ideas for the coming season. Head on over and check it out!
