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Are you a hardcore fan of the film The Big Lebowski, planning on hitting up Lebowskifest this year, or just want to look cool munching on your In-N-Out chased with a White Russian?

The Dude Big Lebowski Sweater pattern from andreaknits.com

Well, you can go to eBay to drop some cash on an actual Cowichan Sweater.

OR you could go to 80stees.com and get a knock off version.

But if you are especially crafty (or if Grandma wants to know what to knit you this year instead of those rainbow potholders or orange and avocado afghan), check out Andrea Rangel Knits, who so kindly offers a free pattern to recreate this thing of beauty.

Take note, she said it was HARD to recreate this! But it’s cool. The Dude abides.

Plus we’ve got some Easter-themed sweaters of our own still in stock–but they are going fast!

Bunny & Egg Tacky Ugly Easter Sweater Twinset Cardigan Women’s Size Medium (M) $18.00		Jack B Quick Bunny Poop Beaded Easter Bunny Tacky Ugly Sweater Women’s Size Medium (M) $22.00
Vintage 80s Eddie Bauer I Heart Ducks Tacky Ugly Sweater Women’s Size Large (L) $12.00

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Popular designs in ski sweaters include Nordic and Fair Isle designs throughout the sweater, or just along the yoke.  Sometimes there are reindeer (the humble beginnings of the modern “ugly Christmas sweater”?) or moose.  Usually snowflakes.

Traditionally done in just 2 or 3 colors because of the difficulty of knitting a multi-color pattern, modern ski sweaters devised on machines can sport a ton of colors.

So whether you are hitting the slopes for spring break, having your own Hot Tub Time Machine ugly sweater fest, or just want to bust out that classic winter look, we have a ton of ski sweaters available in the shop right now for guys, girls, and even kids:

Valentine Hearts Tacky Ugly Holiday Sweater/Cardigan Women’s Size Large (L) $15.00		Vintage 70s Acrylic Cream Tacky Ugly Ski Sweater Men’s Size Medium (M) $22.00
“Goth Christmas” Ugly Nordic Yoke Ski Sweater/Cardigan Women’s Size Large (L) Black $22.00		Teal, Turquoise and White Tacky Ugly Ski Sweater/Cardigan Women’s Size Large (L) – Brand new! $22.00
Faconnable Tacky Ugly Wool/Cashmere Ski Sweater Men’s Size Medium (M) $22.00		GodBody Soft Ugly Nordic Ski Sweater Men’s Size XL $18.00
Vintage 70s JC Penney Towncraft Ugly Ski Sweater Women’s Size Large (L) $18.00		Structure Wool Indian Blanket Ugly Ski Sweater Men’s Size XL $18.00
Thick Nordic Snowflake Tacky Ugly Christmas/Ski Sweater/Cardigan Women’s Size XL $15.00		Ralph Lauren Tan Cotton Tacky Ugly Ski Sweater Women’s Size Petite Small (PS) $12.00
Big Arms Soft Tacky Ugly Ski Tunic Sweater Women’s Size Large (L) $12.00		Abercrombie & Fitch Purple Wool Tacky Ugly Ski Sweater Vest Women’s Size Medium (M) $12.00
Brown Ugly Nordic Ski Sweater Men’s Size XXL (2XL) $12.00		Soft Big Collar Nordic Tacky Ugly Ski Sweater Women’s/Junior’s Size Small/Medium (S/M) $12.00
Purple Nordic Tacky Ugly Ski Sweater Dress Women’s Size Medium (M) $12.00		Vintage 90s Acrylic Tacky Ugly Ski Sweater Men’s Size XL $12.00
Gray Cotton Snowflake Tacky Ugly Christmas/Ski Sweater Men’s Size Large (L) $12.00		Cotton Tacky Ugly Ski Sweater Men’s Size XL $12.00
Ski? or Golf? Munsingwear V-Neck Tacky Ugly Sweater Men’s Size Medium (M) $12.00		Abercrombie & Fitch A&F Wool Fair Isle Zip Front Ugly Ski Sweater Women’s Size Small/Medium (S/M) $10.00
Black & Red Nordic Pattern Zip Front Ugly Ski Sweater/Cardigan Women’s Size Medium (M) $10.00		Black & White Snowflake Ugly Ski Sweater Women’s Size Large (L) $8.00
Oilily Nordic Ugly Ski Sweater Size 140 (Girls or Boys age 9/10) $8.00		Snowflake Tacky Ugly Ski Sweater Women’s Plus Size 2X (XXL) Brand New! $8.00
Pastel Cream & Pink Sequin Sparkle Tacky Ugly Ski Sweater Women’s Size Medium/Large (M/L) $8.00		Boxy Vintage 80s Acrylic Tacky Ugly Ski Sweater Women’s Size XL $8.00
Olive Green Nordic V-Neck Acrylic Ugly Ski Sweater Women’s S/Girls XL $7.00		Old Navy V Neck Wool Blend Burnt Orange Tacky Ugly Ski Sweater Men’s Size Large/XL $6.00
Decree Ugly Nordic Cowl Neck Short Sleeve Tunic Ugly Sweater Women’s Size Small (S) $18.00		Gymboree Nordic Snowflakes and Hearts Pink Tacky Ugly Christmas Sweater Dress Girl’s Size 9 $8.00
Nordic Snowflake Chunky Knit Tacky Ugly Christmas Sweater/Hoodie Women’s Size Medium (M) $12.00		Black Nordic Tank Ugly Tunic Sweater Women’s Size Medium (M) $12.00
Decree Ugly Nordic Cowl Neck Short Sleeve Tunic Ugly Sweater Women’s Size Small (S) $18.00

We have one sweater left in stock  Update: it has been sold! Sorry!

Sequin Shamrocks St Patricks Day
Tacky Ugly Cardigan Sweater

or check out this collection of ugly sweaters you can buy right now, from all over the internet, on Pinterest:

(Don’t have a Pinterest account yet?  Email theuglysweatershop@yahoo.com and we’d be happy to send you one!)

Click here for 2012 tour dates, starting as soon as 2/15 in the Gem Sweater Capital of the USA: Ames Iowa!

Haven’t been introduced to the lovely Leslie Hall yet? This video is a great place to start:

Or click here to see her lovely collection of gem sweaters.

If you don’t have a Bedazzler of your own (or a blingy Grandma to knock over) you can pick up a gem sweater from us before you head out to see their fabulous show:

Vintage Cashmere Cherries Tacky Ugly Gem Sweater Women’s Size Small (S) $30.00		Quacker Factory Blingy Butterfly Tacky Ugly Sequin Gem Sweater Women’s Size XL $28.00		Quacker Factory Blingy Butterfly Tacky Ugly Sequin Gem Sweater Women’s Size Medium/Large (M/L) $25.00		Quacker Factory Blingy Butterfly Tacky Ugly Sequin Gem Sweater Women’s Size Medium/Large (M/L) $25.00
Mardi Gras Bejeweled Bedazzled Tacky Ugly Gem Sweater Women’s Size Medium (M) SOLD!		Bejeweled Moon & Star Bedazzled Tacky Ugly Gem Sweater Women’s Size Medium (M) $22.00		Beaded Cherries Tacky Ugly Gem Sweater/Cardigan Women’s Size Medium (M) $22.00		Fantabulous “Little Old Lady” Style Beaded Embellished Tacky Ugly Gem Sweater Women’s Size PS $20.00
“Craft Day in Prison” Tacky Ugly Striped Gem Sweater Women’s Size Large (L) $20.00		Argyles, Sparkles & Pearls Tacky Ugly Gem Sweater Women’s Size Small (S) $18.00		Palm Trees Tacky Ugly Wood Bead Gem Sweater Women’s Size Small (S) $18.00		Vintage 90s Gold Beads Tacky Ugly Batwing Gem Sweater Women’s Size Large (L) SOLD!
Blingy Bedazzled “Bullfighter Jacket” Tacky Ugly Gem Sweater/Cardigan Women’s Size Medium (M) $18.00		Floral Big Collar Beaded Embellished Tacky Ugly Gem Sweater Women’s Size M $15.00		“Tic Tac Doh!” Tacky Ugly Gem Sweater Women’s Size Large (L) SOLD!		Vintage 90s Batwing Sequined Blingy Tacky Ugly Gem Sweater Women’s Size Large (L) $12.00
Vintage 90s Black Fireworks Beaded Tacky Ugly Gem Sweater Women’s Size Small (S) $12.00		Blingy Bejeweled Bedazzled Snowflakes Tacky Ugly Christmas Holiday Gem Sweater Women’s Size XL $20.00		Sequin Christmas Trees Tacky Ugly Sweater/Cardigan Women’s Size Medium (M) $18.00		Sequin Shamrocks St Patricks Day Tacky Ugly Cardigan Sweater Women’s Size Small (S) $18.00

Plus we’ve got some Valentines-themed sweaters of our own still in stock–but they are going fast!

Valentine Hearts Tacky Ugly Cardigan Sweater Women’s Size Large (L) SOLD!		“I Heart You” Ugly Valentines Sweater Vest Women’s Size Large (L) 12/14 SOLD!
Gymboree Nordic Snowflakes and Hearts Pink Tacky Ugly Christmas Sweater Dress Girl’s Size 9 $8.00		Maribou Trim Valentine Hearts Stretchy Red Ugly Sweater Women’s Size Small (S) $22.00
Valentine Hearts Tacky Ugly Holiday Sweater/Cardigan Women’s Size Large (L) $15.00		Vintage Valentines Ugly Fabric Vest Men’s/Women’s One Size Small/Medium/Large/XL (S/M/L/XL) $14.00
Quacker Factory Blingy Butterfly Tacky Ugly Sequin Gem Sweater Women’s Size Medium/Large (M/L) $25.00		Roses, Zebra and Cheetah Vintage 80s Tacky Ugly Sweater Women’s Size Large (L) $22.00
Vintage 90s “Grandmas Roses” Longer Length Tacky Ugly Sweater Women’s Size Medium/Large (M/L) $18.00		Vintage 80s Sparkly Red Roses Black Acrylic Ugly Sweater Women’s Size Large (L) $10.00

PS Need a Pinterest invite? Email theuglysweatershop@yahoo.com and we’ll be happy to send you one!

In a homage to a Cliff Engle style sweater from the 80s, this replica is available right now on sale for $19.99 over at 80sTees.com  (Funny that they don’t have any Giants sweaters.)

But wait… they have a Steelers sweater!  But no Packers sweaters (and of course everyone knows, the Packers beat the Steelers in the Super Bowl last year).

Does this mean something?  If the Patriots lose, should we call it…

The Curse of the Ugly Sweater?

Wait… you didn’t know that January 20th is National Cosby Sweater Day?

Don your fugliest sweater, break out the Pudding Pops and celebrate the man with the craziest sweater collection in history!  Like this guy:

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From 8am to 8pm Eastern time we will replace our blog’s content with links to more information on what SOPA/PIPA are all about and how you can join in the fight.

Our regularly scheduled fug will return after that.  Provided this legistlation doesn’t pass.  If it does… well then we could be shut down just for posting a picture of an ugly sweater.  Crazy, huh?