A sweater is the most popular thing that protects against cold, because wool material warms and retains heat best.
The classic style with a rolled-up collar was developed in the nineteenth century in the Northern part of Europe and was originally used as an item of clothing for every day.
Later, sweaters were used in the process of losing weight, because it was believed that such a warm thing enhances sweating and contributes to the process of burning fat. Over the entire history of its existence, the sweater has acquired a very wide range of uses, being both a part of military uniforms, and an element of sailors and fishermen’s apparel, and one of the variants of winter sportswear.
Now sweaters are often understood as pullovers and sweaters. In our article we will consider sweaters in this wide context.
The advantages of knitted sweaters
With the onset of cold weather, every fashionista wants to wrap herself up in a warm thing in order to feel comfortable and cozy. A knitted sweater fits perfectly, since natural wool is incredibly warm.
The undoubted advantage of knitted things is that they are used in various ways of knitting, so that the products themselves are an ornament and do not need additional decoration.
Models
The range of sweaters in our time is striking in its diversity, although quite recently it was impossible to imagine that among the models of this product there would be such a huge choice.
Models of large-knit, as well as coarse and thick, especially in combination with things, are made of lighter flowing fabric. Such a game on contrasts looks incredibly feminine and very beneficial emphasizes the dignity of the figure, and on the contrary it hides the disadvantages.
Each of the models has its own distinctive feature, for example, a raglan sweater has a free cut of the sleeves, sweaters with zippers are notable for convenience due to the fastener, free cut allows you to feel comfortable, and warm is especially good in the winter cold.
Models of sweaters with braids look very elegant and festive, with a collar - well protects the neck from the cold wind and to some extent replaces the scarf, the short one - perfectly with shirts and blouses. A long sweater can be used as a woolen dress, and a model with a throat allows you to let out a shirt collar, which will give the image a business look.
Youth sweaters
Bulk sweaters are quite common among young people; they are free-style or even models that are several sizes larger, giving the image a certain spirit of freedom and a slightly hooligan casual style.
In addition, most often the choice of young girls falls on models of knit sweaters of the same type without decorative elements, as well as on models made in the technique of purl.
Both cropped and elongated sweaters are popular, which can be used both as an independent element of the wardrobe and in combination with other things.
Fashion trends 2016
As previously stated, in the old days sweaters were part of the men's wardrobe and used in various fields. The female model, as well as the male one, had only one style, which is a product of a straight cut with a multi-layered collar fitting the neck.
Only with the passage of time and the change in fashion trends, women's sweaters were made in a variety of model representations. This season, the most popular are the elongated models of free style, which you can wrap up in, as if in a warm blanket and forget about the cold forever.
Material
Sweaters can be made from wool of natural origin, but can have one significant drawback - to be a strong allergen. Then synthetic wool fibers, which are also used for making sweaters, will be salvation, although they are less warm.
In addition, in the manufacture of sweaters often use cashmere, thanks to which the products are soft, light and thin, but no less warm.
Another common material for the manufacture of sweaters is Angora wool, which is a very delicate and warm fibers, obtained from the wool of the animals of the same name: the Angora rabbit and goats.
Speaking of the Angora goat, it should be noted that the matter obtained from its wool is called mohair and is also well used in knitting sweaters, but also contains other fibers, since the characteristic feature of the wool of the Angora sheep requires the addition of sheep wool or acrylic fibers to the yarn.
Knitting methods
Sweaters can be made in a variety of knitting techniques, using various methods, due to which they will have a distinctive appearance. Among the techniques of mating, the most popular are the purl straight line, the facial inclined to the right and left, and the purl with a different side of the slope.
Among the most popular methods of knitting, the first place is occupied by the knitting machine, since it differs in the speed of manufacture of the product, which far exceeds the manual version. Knitting machines are used both in factories (a full-fledged large unit), and at home (a special mini-version).
Knitting machines can also perform various knitting techniques, the main thing is to set the desired mode correctly and set all the settings.
In addition, hand-made products are especially appreciated, which can be knit using needles or a hook. It is worth noting that knitting a crochet sweater can be very difficult, since the work is rather large-scale, but it will be irreplaceable in the performance of any small details.
Color and print
In addition to the variety of model lines and the method of making sweaters, there are also various color variations of products, thanks to which they will find their owners depending on their preferences.
For example, black sweaters are most in demand, since dark matter is not as branded as light, which is quite practical, and also black color focuses attention on the merits of the figure and visually slims.
Among the winter and New Year's options in the trend are blue sweaters, as well as models of red, gray and green colors. Among the most popular prints are themed patterns, such as deer or snowflakes, bringing a New Year's mood.
What to wear?
Knitted sweaters are perfectly combined with other items of clothing, provided the correct choice of style and length of the product.
Skirts of different styles and trousers of almost any cut suit perfectly, perhaps even the use of knitted dresses.
It is worth remembering the main rule when choosing a volumetric bottom, it is best to use the fitted model of the sweater, and if the bottom is tight and narrow, then volumetric sweaters will do.
With regard to shoes, the same can be noted, since in combination with a sweater any pair of shoes will suit to be combined more with the lower part.
Spectacular images
Every girl wants to look attractive and stylish, even in cold weather, but not every one knows that even with a sweater you can create a fashionable image by making it a bright unusual detail.Below are the most popular and non-standard bows with sweaters.
A very unusual way to wear a sweater is to combine it with a knitted dress. To do this, you will need an elongated sweater of a menthol color, having a free style and decor in the form of openwork knitting, as well as a gray dress, without any prints, which are about twenty centimeters below the sweater.
In addition to this image, skin-colored tights, black warm socks and ankle boots with thick heels are perfect. As an outerwear, you can use a thin sheepskin coat of sand color with a shortened loose sleeve, and as accessories - a large clutch in tune with a sweater and a black knitted beret.
A stylish look, perfect for an informal pastime, It is obtained with a combination of black tight jeans with torn knees and a gray sweater, a free cut, the front side of which is made in the technique of a purl. It is advisable to choose a model of standard length, with a high loose collar, which can be rolled up several times - this will give the image some restraint, which will be very interesting to look with hooligan ripped jeans.
White shoes with black stripes, worn on a leg without a sock, or with a low model sock, barely peeking out of the shoes, are perfect as shoes. As for accessories, you can use a large rectangular clutch of white color, as well as silver jewelery in the form of bracelets, watches and rings.
Bright image with an element of business style can be created with a brown collarless sweater, which has a slightly loose cut, and is also decorated with a special knitting technique that imitates braided braids, located in the front in the middle in three rows, as well as on the sides on the sleeves.
Combining this sweater with a classic white cotton shirt, it is worth a little to bend the sleeves, as well as the bottom of the sweater, so that the cuffs and bottom of the shirt look out from under the thick warm product - this will give the image a slight element of sloppiness that is incredibly stylish this season. Complete with a pleated black miniskirt and tight black tights and ankle boots with heels, the image will be light, perky and youth.
Quite an interesting autumn look is obtained by combining a gray sweater of a free model, with the sleeves rolled up, and a fur boa around the neck imitating the collar of the sweater. This combination of things is visually perceived as a complete product, although it has a somewhat unusual and unusual look.
Complementing this image with other things, it is worth being careful and not overloading it, so skinny black pants and suede boots to the knee will work best. In accessories, also, you should not overdo it, so a brown bag, a pair of silver rings and sunglasses are all you need.