Which is better for a woman?

The Santa Holly. It is cut for a women's fit and has embroidered motifs. The Paul Fredrick is a men's sweater.

Which is easier to care for?

The Paul Fredrick. It is machine washable cold inside out. The Santa Holly must be hand washed cold and laid flat to dry.

Is the Santa Holly worth $9 more?

If you want embroidery and a women's fit, yes. The $9 gap is small, and the Santa Holly also has a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 19 ratings.

Which has more size options?

The Paul Fredrick, which comes in regular and tall. The Santa Holly comes in regular sizes only.

Both are 100% cotton with ribbed cuffs and hems. The Paul Fredrick's machine wash care is simpler, while the Santa Holly's hand wash is gentler on the embroidery.

Do both come in cream?

The Santa Holly is cream. The Paul Fredrick listing does not state a color in its specs.

Santa Holly Embroidered Cable Knit Sweater vs Cotton Christmas Crew Neck Sweater

Both are 100% cotton crew neck Christmas sweaters, and the choice comes down to fit and care. The Santa Holly is a women's-fit sweater with embroidered motifs and hand-wash care at $148.00 at Kiel James Patrick as of November 8, 2026. The Paul Fredrick Cotton Christmas Crew Neck is a men's sweater with a festive knit pattern, extended sizes and machine wash at $139.00 at Paul Fredrick as of November 8, 2026. Buy the Santa Holly for a women's embroidered look; buy the Paul Fredrick for a machine-washable men's sweater that costs $9 less.

Today the Cotton Christmas Crew Neck Sweater costs $9.00 less at its best price.

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