What’s the difference between boys’ sweatshirts and boys’ sweaters?

The difference between boys’ sweatshirts and boys’ sweaters lies mostly in their material and construction, and where they fall on the casual-to-formal spectrum. Both are long sleeved boys’ clothing garments meant to add a layer of insulation for comfort and warmth to an outfit, but while boys’ sweatshirts are made of fabric pieces like fleece or French terry cloth, boys’ sweaters are made from natural or synthetic yarn that’s knit or crocheted together. It’s customary for sweaters to be worn in more formal settings (depending on the design) while most sweatshirts are considered casual or active wear. Commonly, sweatshirts feature printed patterns, while patterns and colors in sweaters are knit into the sweater itself. Shops on Etsy carry a large range of teen, adolescent, and toddler boy sweaters with cute patterns and bright colors for kids to wear in any setting.

What are some popular boys’ holiday sweaters?

Since they’re designed to be worn in cooler weather, boys’ sweaters are a popular choice for kids to wear around the fall and winter holidays. Perfect for pictures, ceremonies, and parties, boys’ holiday sweaters from clothing designers on Etsy feature handmade charm with features for each holiday: Boys’ Halloween sweaters summon the spirits of spooky season with jack-o-lanterns, bats, and cheeky trick-or-treat slogans. Boys’ Thanksgiving sweaters boast about how many leftovers the kid wearing one can pack away, and they look adorable with a brown and orange plaid bowtie. Boys’ Christmas sweaters are decked with holly berries and mistletoe, reindeer and Santa’s sleigh, and images of snowflakes and sugar plum fairies ready for the big day. Heading to a family friendly ugly sweater party? Make sure to find some deliciously terrible Christmas sweaters for boys in the selection from sellers on Etsy.

How can you personalize boys’ sweaters?

Talented clothing designers on Etsy craft personalized boys’ sweaters with kids’ names knit, embroidered, patched, and printed right on the front. Get matching sweaters for boys and dad to wear on Father’s Day, or make your kid feel even more special on their birthday with a sweater emblazoned with a lovingly handknit version of their nickname. Find soft boy sweaters for toddlers and newborns ready for personalization that will look oh-so cute in the family portrait.

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Here is a selection of four-star and five-star reviews from customers who were delighted with the products they found in this category.

Marie Smith

5 out of 5 stars

"I can’t wait to start knitting sweaters again after Christmas. These are on my list! I have 12 grandchildren for which to knit!"

Knitting Pattern Easy Boys/Girls/Children's Polo Neck & Crew/Round Neck in 4 Versions of Yarn DK /Worsted,Aran,4 Ply and Chunky size 22-32in
Braelee Bergon

5 out of 5 stars

"The sweater was very high quality and exactly what I pictured. The shipping did take a little longer than expected, but when I reached out to the seller about it, they responded quickly and made sure to update me with its progress. Can’t wait to give it to my sister at her baby shower!"

Bespoke Baby jumper: Hand-Embroidered Name & Monogram - A Treasured Gift from Auntie to Your Little One
Joyce

5 out of 5 stars

"Lovely sweater when knitted up."

Childrens, Toddlers and Babies Cable Panel Sweaters plus Toy Bunny, Vintage Knitting Pattern, PDF, Digital Download - C193/C201
Jayne

5 out of 5 stars

"Within a week of downloading the pattern, I have the sweater finished and onto the next one . .. I did improvise the pattern, as the sleeves would have been far too big had I followed the pattern . . . .looks great! "

Baby Toddler Boy Girl Stunning Fisherman's Pullover/ Aran Cable Sweater Jumper Vintage Knitting Pattern DK 8ply Instant Download PDF - 442
Mollie Hensler

5 out of 5 stars

"Such a beautiful little monogram sweater for my little one, I absolutely love the material and her name on the front came out great!"

Personalized Baby Sweater with Hand-Embroidered Name & Monogram - A Precious Gift from Aunt for a Baby Girl-Christmas gift
Nandiri

5 out of 5 stars

"Easy to read pattern, working on my sweater and can’t wait to see the finished product"

knitting pattern, boys cable knit sweater, jumper, ages 2 to teens, double knitting, pdf, digital download

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Organic Christmas Milk and Cookies - Baby & Toddler Jumper - Sweater - Handmade in the UK - Holidays - Festive - Xmas - 0-6 years - Unisex

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Chunky knit cardigan for kids. Preppy toddler sweater. Hand knit plaid cardigan. Gender neutral back to school sweater. Plaid jacket bomber.

Size - 122/128 (6-8 years) kids cardigan Knitted kids jacket

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