The YESNO has 43.7% wool, which traps heat better than cotton. The Santa Holly is 100% cotton, so it layers well but is less warm on its own.

The Santa Holly. Cable-knit cotton with embroidered motifs holds up better than a printed graphic, which can crack over time. The trade-off is hand washing.

Is the Santa Holly worth the extra $104?

If you wear a Christmas sweater every year, yes. If you need one for a single party, the YESNO at $43.99 does the job for less.

How does the YESNO fit?

The XS has a 41.7 in chest and 26 in length, so it runs roomy and boxy. The 13.4 in sleeve is short, so check the size chart before ordering.

Can I machine wash the Santa Holly?

No. Kiel James Patrick says hand wash cold separately and lay flat to dry. The YESNO is machine washable.

Which is better for an office holiday party?

The Santa Holly. The cream cable knit with embroidered motifs reads festive without being a novelty print.

Santa Holly Embroidered Cable Knit Sweater vs YESNO Ugly Christmas Sweater

Buy the Santa Holly if you want a soft 100% cotton cable knit you will wear every December; it costs $148.00 at Kiel James Patrick as of November 8, 2026. Buy the YESNO if you want a cheap, funny printed sweater for one party; it costs $43.99 at Amazon as of November 8, 2026. The YESNO saves you about $104, but it is a novelty print, not a keeper.

Today the YESNO Ugly Christmas Sweater costs $104.01 less at its best price.

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