Nothing is cozier or more fun than a Christmas sweater in December. In this blog post, you will find inspiration for this year’s knit Christmas sweater among our 8 most popular Christmas sweater designs.

Does the dress code this December call for Christmas sweaters?

A homemade Christmas sweater will keep you warm throughout December and bring you - and everyone around you - lots of Christmas joy!

Haven’t found the perfect Christmas sweater yet? Don’t worry! I did your research for you and gathered our 8 most popular patterns for knit Christmas sweaters right here.

XmasStar - Sweater. Buy the pattern here.

1. Christmas sweater with stars - for children and adults

Become the center of attention at the Christmas party with this beautiful, knit sweater. It’s a stunning colorwork sweater knit in the super soft Friends Extra Fine Merino and the glitter yarn Flash It!

And the very best part? You can also knit this sweater for the little ones in the family. It doesn’t get any cuter than this! Find the children’s sweater pattern here.

Need to know about the patterns

Level: Intermediate.
Yarn: Friends Extra Fine Merino and Flash It!
Design: Marie Hoff.

XmasTrees - Sweater. Buy the pattern here.

2. Christmas sweater with Christmas trees

Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree with a festive Christmas tree sweater.

Need to know about the pattern

Level: Intermediate.
Yarn: Friends Extra Fine Merino and Flash It!
Design: Marie Hoff.

Psst! This pattern also comes in a children’s version, which is also knit in Friends Extra Fine Merino and Flash It! Knit this sweater for yourself and your mini-me. Find the pattern here.

XmasHearts - Sweater. Buy the pattern here.

3. XmasHearts - Sweater

With this romantic sweater, you can’t help but be swept away by the Christmas spirit - from the very first stitch.

Tip! Find the sweater in children’s sizes here.

Need to know about the patterns

Level: Intermediate.
Yarn: Friends Extra Fine Merino and Flash It!
Design: Marie Hoff.

Julius Senior - Sweater. Download the free pattern here. Julius Junior - Children’s Sweater. Get the free pattern here.

4. Matching Christmas sweaters for the whole family

This reindeer sweater is a fun men’s sweater that’s sure to make everyone smile at this year’s Christmas parties. And it matches perfectly with the children's sweater with the same motif. Matchy-matchy!

Need to know about the patterns

Level: Expert.
Yarn: Malaga and Fluffy Day.
Design: Sanna Mård Castman - Soolorado.

Make everyone merry with this silly Christmas sweater. Download the free pattern here.

5. Christmas sweater with Christmas lights

Are you fond of slightly silly Christmas sweaters? Then you should get started on this Merry Sweater, decorated with Christmas lights. Such a fun idea!

Please note - the light bulbs are crocheted.

Need to know about the pattern

Level: Intermediate.
Yarn: Snowstorm and Friends Cotton 8/4.
Design: Knit Gang.

Scarlet - Sweater. Download the free pattern here.

6. Christmas sweater with snowflakes

Do you prefer the beautiful Christmas sweater without any bells and whistles? Then you should check out this classic Christmas sweater with pretty snowflakes and stars. It’s definitely on my must-knit list!

Need to know about the pattern

Level: Expert.
Yarn: Highland Wool.
Design: Sys Fredens.

Juliana - Christmas Sweater (with a Christmas Tree). Download the free pattern here. Julia - Christmas Sweater (with a Snowman). Get the free pattern here.

7. and 8. Christmas sweater with a Christmas Tree or a Snowman

Here are two Christmas sweaters you’ll want to wear all December long. They’re sooooo soft!

All you have to decide is whether you want to knit a Christmas sweater with a Christmas tree or a Christmas sweater with a Snowman. Or perhaps both?

Need to know about the patterns

Level: Expert.
Yarn: Soft Alpaca and Super Kid Silk.
Design: Stine Radicke.