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Create an Ugly Sweater Pattern in Photoshop: A Fun Holiday Design Class with Smart Effects

Learn how to quickly create your own festive ugly sweater pattern in Adobe Photoshop—perfect for holiday cards, social graphics, merch mockups, or just for fun!

In this fast and beginner-friendly class, you’ll use simple filters and smart objects to generate an easy-to-edit knit texture effect. Whether you're starting with custom artwork, downloaded icons, or even a photograph, you’ll build a reusable template that makes updating your design a breeze.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

• Create multiple tileable sweater patterns from scratch

• Apply Photoshop filters to simulate knit textures

• Use smart objects so you can easily swap out your design

• Add realistic effects to text, icons, or photos

• Build a versatile file that works for mockups, social posts, and more

Even if you're not a designer or illustrator, this project is approachable and fun—perfect for holiday creativity or novelty merch.

Who This Class Is For:
Great for beginners, digital crafters, designers, or anyone looking to make holiday-themed graphics. No drawing skills required—just your creativity!

Tools & Software You’ll Use:

• Adobe Photoshop

• Included files + free resources (linked in class)

• Optional: your own artwork, icons, or a photo

Class Runtime: Approximately 24 minutes

Please Note: This class was originally created for Skillshare.com. I understand that the Skillshare subscription model doesn’t work for everyone, so I’m now offering individual class purchases directly through my website. Because of this, you won’t be able to post projects, or receive feedback, but you will get full access to all class videos and content.

While I’m proud of the material, this class was originally recorded in 2016. It’s in 1080p, with mostly modern-looking screen captures, but please note that some of the audio and video quality do not reflect the higher standards I produce today. You can preview this for yourself in the class trailer on YouTube or sample the class through a provided video clip below.

Since the content is still highly valuable, I’m offering this class at a deeply discounted rate. I hope you’ll check it out!
Sample Video:
https://tinyurl.com/UglySweaterSample

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