In winter, people cannot do without hats, which the modern fashion industry offers in a huge assortment. Among the variety of materials, shapes, styles, colors, textures, knitted hats are rightfully considered the most popular, which combine functionality, quality and affordable cost. Such models are very warm, wear-resistant, and most importantly - they never go out of fashion. Designers offer products in a variety of styles, you just need to choose the one that will suit you - most advantageously emphasize the advantages of appearance and hide the disadvantages.
Features and Benefits
Hats, hand-knitted with a crochet hook or knitting needles, or made by factory machine knitting, are an excellent choice for winter. They are made of warm material, almost all styles fit tightly to the head. Some models are additionally attached with ties. The decor depends on the specifics of a particular product. A variety of shades allows you to choose an option for any image and combination. Knitted products are easier to care for than fur ones. There are other advantages of knitted hats:
- This is one of the main fashion trends of the season.
- The variety of models allows you to choose an option for any gender and age.
- Ease of operation and maintenance.
- A stylish combination with any outerwear.
Hats made of warm yarn can be safely worn at -22–25 degrees. The only drawback of some tight-fitting models is that it is very difficult to keep your hair in order under them. And hats made of synthetic wool can accumulate static electricity.
Current women's models
The classic knitted hat is universal. It suits all representatives of the fair sex, regardless of age, face shape, hairstyle. Other models are also very popular with modern fashionistas: ushanka, cap, interest in the hood is reviving.
- Classic. A tight-fitting semicircle headdress goes well with casual style and is suitable for sports. It looks great on a woman of any age with an oval, slightly elongated face. The recommended hairstyle is long hair, pulled back into a ponytail, with or without bangs.
- Ushanka. Recommended for ladies under 40. Ushanka can be combined with fur clothing. It is a popular solution for casual style. Experts advise wearing this hat to those with a triangular face shape and a short bob haircut.
- Hat-cap. The model involves a combination of a classic headdress with a visor made of leather or even fur. This headdress is best worn by ladies under 35 who prefer a sporty style. The cap will make a square face more attractive, and goes well with any smooth hairstyles on medium-length hair.
- Stocking. This model combines the functions of a warm scarf and a headdress, it is better to wear it for young girls under 30. It suits a feminine, romantic style. It emphasizes the beauty of an oval face, looks beautiful in combination with long loose hair.
- Transformer. Another name for this model is a pipe. This is a long scarf that is wound around the head like a kerchief, and the ends are wrapped around the neck several times. It goes well with a romantic style, looks harmonious with both long coats and oversized models. An excellent option for women under 40 with any face shape. The hairstyle can be anything, because the hair will still be hidden. It is desirable that the forehead is open, without bangs.
- Bonnet. A knitted triangular-shaped item resembling a hood and reliably protecting the neck from wind, rain, and cold. The spacious, tight-fitting style allows you to keep even the most complex, intricate hairstyle. Recommended for ladies under 30 who like to dress casually, and looks good with sportswear. Emphasizes the correct shape of an oval face.
- Turban. This is a knitted item in the form of a turban with a pronounced oriental flavor. It can be worn by fashionistas of any age. However, the model is suitable only for clothes that emphasize femininity. It cannot be combined with fur coats, sheepskin coats and down jackets; it is better to choose a flared coat. The turban makes the triangular face shape softer. The recommended hairstyle is loose hair of medium length without bangs.
- Bowler hat. A hat borrowed from a man's wardrobe. A great option for special occasions. Combines exclusively with a classic style. The recommended age for women is from 35 years. Softens the sharp features of a triangular face, visually reduces wide cheekbones. Looks impressive with a short, almost masculine haircut.
- Beret. A knitted hat borrowed from the French guards. There are two types of berets - tight-fitting and spacious, with the edge hanging to the side. Suitable for fashionistas of any age who dress in a casual or classic style. Gives roundness to a square face, softening its sharp features. Looks good with braids or loose hair, divided into two parts.
- Helmet. A warm, tight-fitting model with voluminous earflaps, an indispensable attribute of a sporty style. Worn by young women under 30. The helmet visually narrows a round face and goes well with any smooth hairstyle without bangs. A helmet-shaped headdress is perfect for sports and outdoor games. Despite active movements, the ears and neck will be reliably protected from the wind. If there is severe frost outside, you can wear a thin cotton scarf under such a hat.
- Kubanka. A cylindrical product resembling a papakha is a traditional headdress of the Cossacks. It can be decorated with a knitted pattern. The model perfectly emphasizes femininity. Kubanka should be worn by those who love a romantic style. Recommended for ladies under 40, owners of a round face.
- Snood hat. This is a universal model that can be worn with any outerwear. It is a scarf that is wound around the head and neck in several layers. It will suit both young fashionistas and older ladies. It will emphasize the beauty of an oval face and smooth out the sharp features of a triangular face. The hairstyle can be any, a snood with bangs looks good.
- Double. The common name for a two-layer hat is beanie. The semicircular model is a suitable option for girls under 25 who love a sporty style. It goes well with long, voluminous scarves and neckerchiefs. It makes a square face less heavy. It looks spectacular with short hair.
- Voluminous large knit. A spacious, loose-fitting headdress with a wide lapel is an essential attribute of a sporty style. Such hats are usually worn by young fashionistas under 30. Additionally, you can wear a large knit scarf. The hat softens the triangular shape of the face, looks spectacular with curls sticking out.
- Cool models. Hats with ears and funny decor are very popular. Design options can be different: imitation glasses, cartoon characters, funny inscriptions and funny logos. It is recommended to wear with sports-style suits. The face shape can be any. The age of the fashionista is up to 20 years.
Funny hats are suitable only for teenagers and young girls, they are convenient to combine with jackets, windbreakers, down jackets. On older ladies, especially in combination with fur coats and sheepskin coats, they will look ridiculous.
Popular styles of men's accessories
The range of men's knitted hats is also very diverse. Classics go best with business style. For those who love sports, a beanie is suitable. A universal option is a hat with earflaps. A tight-fitting helmet has not gone out of fashion for many years. The following styles are also popular:
- Tight-fitting thin knitted hats (sporty style).
- With pom-poms, fur pompoms, turn-ups (casual).
- Kepi with a fur or textile visor (classic).
- Hoods (sports style).
The most popular design is considered to be universal. This is a smooth knitted headdress with relief braids that go down and are tied at the neck. This option is considered exclusively youthful and is not suitable for gentlemen of a respectable age. Usually such hats are plain, but some models are decorated with Scandinavian patterns. They are suitable only for two styles - casual and sporty. Logos, embroidered patterns and inscriptions can be used as additional decor.
Materials and design
Knitted hats are made from artificial (viscose, spandex, bamboo) and natural (alpaca, angora, mohair, cashmere) yarn. The second category is preferable. Camel wool is considered the warmest wool for making hats.
| Variety | Peculiarities | Advantages | Flaws |
| Viscose | It looks like natural wool, but cotton is usually added to the synthetic fiber. | Pleasant to the touch. Does not accumulate static electricity. | It stretches and wrinkles quickly. |
| Spandex | Synthetic fiber, stretches well | The hat is easy to care for | May cause allergies |
| Bamboo | Eco-friendly material similar to viscose | Durability, hypoallergenic | Doesn't last long |
| Alpaca | Made from the wool of South American llamas | Does not roll, the product retains its marketable appearance for a long time | It's expensive |
| Angora, mohair | Fluffy yarn with various additives needed to connect the fine fibers to each other | Light weight, keeps warm | Pills quickly form on the surface of the headdress |
| Cashmere | Soft fiber from the wool of mountain goats | Long service life | The hat is difficult to care for |
There are three options for yarn thickness. Thin yarn is used to make tight-fitting sports-type men's and women's products. Such knitted hats can be worn in spring and autumn, but not in winter in severe frost. Medium-thick yarn is used to make snoods and transformers. Such products are wrapped around the head several times, so they can be worn in cold weather. Thick wool is used for hats with voluminous relief patterns. This option is suitable for severe frosts, from 25 degrees. Products can be made using various techniques:
- smooth knit;
- openwork;
- textured;
- voluminous.
The most popular styles are considered to be elegant classics and retro. Young people traditionally prefer sport chic. A universal option for all ages is casual.
| Style name | Design Features |
| Sport chic | Fitted models with a minimum amount of decoration |
| Casual | The presence of ears, a visor, ties or fasteners |
| Boho | Volumetric relief knitting |
| Retro | Models resembling felt hats |
| Elegant classic | Semi-circular low hats |
Models such as a helmet and a cap go well with down jackets and Alaska style jackets. Berets and bowler hats require an elegant coat. Kubanka hats go well with fur coats and sheepskin coats. A scarf (snood) of the same color will complement a classic knitted model and beanie. A thin neckerchief or kerchief is an ideal pair for a transformer, bonnet, or hood.
Colors and decor
For several years now, hats in pastel colors - sand, beige, light brown - have not gone out of fashion. All shades of grey are invariably popular. For formal occasions, models in rich blue, noble burgundy, and dark green are suitable. Men's classics include black and protective shades that evoke associations with military uniforms. The most popular decorative elements are:
- fur or wool pom-poms;
- prints (logos);
- rhinestones;
- beads;
- sequins;
- textured knitting;
- various metal parts.
A small retro-style brooch will be suitable for decorating a beret or bowler hat. Thin, tight-fitting models are decorated with hand embroidery. Appliques look original. Relief patterns and multi-colored knitted ornaments are invariably popular with young people.
Women over 40 are advised to avoid knitted hats with bright, flashy decoration. The same can be advised for those who wear glasses. The decoration should be in harmony with the general style of clothing and other accessories.
The nuances of choice
Plus-size women should be especially careful when choosing a knitted hat. Experts recommend opting for asymmetry, an open forehead, medium volume, and a loose, non-tight shape. It is better to choose a neutral or black color. Ladies over 40 need to:
- Purchase products that visually hide wrinkles and folds on the forehead (if any).
- Choose options that conceal angular facial features (for example, a bowler hat).
- Opt for a time-tested classic style.
- Avoid caps, earflaps and other sports-style headwear.
Ladies of any age can come up with many stylish combinations with scarves. For example, a neutral-colored beanie hat with a bright thin neck scarf looks spectacular on young fashionistas. A woman of 30–35 years old can safely wear a bonnet with a cotton scarf of the same color.
A great choice for gentlemen - a sporty, tight-fitting hat made of fine wool, combined with a fan accessory decorated with the logo of your favorite football team.
The choice of modern headwear is huge, the pricing policy is different, which depends on the material of manufacture, the brand's reputation, the presence of decorations, and other factors. However, recently, hand-made products have become very popular. Such hats are distinguished by their originality and unique design. They are suitable for those who want to stand out from the crowd and emphasize their individuality. Which option to choose is a purely individual question, the main thing is that the hat is warm and cozy.
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