These DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater Ideas Put All the Others to Shame

We're not sure where this Christmas tradition started, but we are here for it! Ugly Christmas sweaters have caught on big-time from coast to coast with whole Christmas parties devoted to the wearing and judging of them, and special days at the office celebrating them, too. Save yourself a trip to the store and make one yourself this year. We've rounded up the silliest, funniest and all-around best DIY ugly Christmas sweater ideas to give you inspiration. You can add lights, mirrors, and any other fun elements you can think of. And you don't have to spend a lot on these ideas, especially if you only plan to wear them once. We found cheap ideas you can make for just a few bucks.

Whether you're DIYing a sweater for yourself, you and your honey, or yourlittle ones (and don't forget about ugly Christmas sweaters for your dog!), we have the sweater for you. Best of all, they're all absolutely hilarious—and couldn't we all use a good, long laugh about now? Not feeling the DIY spirit? We've got Christmas sweaters you can buy too.