For the autumn-winter period, designers offer to purchase several options of yarn products. They are practical, comfortable to wear, warm well, hide figure flaws. Knitted sweaters can be used in different looks: business, romantic, casual, sporty. Things with lurex, sequins, beads, leather, fur will allow you to remain bright and feminine even in cold, cloudy weather.
Popular models
Machine-knitted or hand-knitted sweaters are still popular this year. They are practical, suitable for cold weather, and go well with jeans, skirts, and casual trousers. When updating your wardrobe for fall and winter, don't forget about this trend. You can spy on fashionable styles in the collections of Kenzo, Lanvin, Balenciaga, and Versace.
Popular models of knitted sweaters that are perfect for a basic wardrobe:
- items with buttons or zippers;
- cardigan;
- raglan;
- two-piece (turtleneck and button-down);
- sweatshirt, sweatshirt, hoodie;
- jacket;
- jumper;
- sweater;
- polo.
Fashionistas are offered oversized sweaters, raglan sweaters, sweaters with one open shoulder, boho style models. To create a feminine silhouette, sweaters are equipped with a belt, buttons on the back, and openwork inserts. For a warm autumn or late summer, you can choose a cardigan made of thin machine knitting. Full girls will like the wrap-around option, emphasizing the waist and neckline. Openwork raglan sweaters look cute and feminine.
Knitted sweaters differ in sleeve length: vests are made ¾, shortened or classic versions. The model should be selected based on the weather and the features of the figure. Elongated jumpers are offered with a batwing sleeve, raglans have a slanted seam from the armpit to the neck, creating a boat neckline.
Long cardigans to mid-thigh are suitable for girls with a massive lower part. Cropped sweaters are worn over T-shirts or turtlenecks in neutral colors to create a multi-layered look. Designers also offer long knitted options that can replace dresses in winter. Asymmetry allows you to hide figure flaws and draw attention to the unusual cut of the product.
Variety of patterns and techniques
Depending on the knitting technique, various models and patterns are obtained. Crochet is most often used to make light, openwork items from thin threads. Machine work looks dense, such sweaters can be worn in the fall instead of a windbreaker or jacket. Hand knitting with a crochet hook and knitting needles allows you to create unusual, voluminous, unique fabrics.
The most popular knitting options:
- thin;
- openwork, Irish lace, fillet technique (using empty and filled cells);
- voluminous with braids, strands, cones, leaves, geometric patterns;
- smooth;
- English elastic, "noodles";
- gradient using different techniques and yarn colors;
- large, made of thick yarn;
- using threads with sequins, lurex;
- patchwork.
Oversized sweaters and models made of "grass" have been popular for several seasons. The items look great on petite women, emphasizing their thin wrists and neck.
Types of yarn
For home or industrial production of a sweater, yarn of animal, vegetable or synthetic origin is suitable. Depending on the characteristics of the threads, the product is thin and light or warm. Mixing natural and artificial material allows you to achieve better elasticity. Types of yarn from which sweaters are knitted:
- Mohair (WM). A very thin material that allows you to create light, openwork blouses. It is poorly flammable, moisture-resistant, durable, does not cause allergies when worn. Over time, the threads wear out, become thinner, especially in the arms and chest area.
- Angora (WA, Angora). It produces a soft, pleasant to the body fabric. Such a sweater has a water-repellent effect, does not get dirty, but the product must be washed very carefully.
- Wool (WO). Very warm material, clothes from which are better to wear in winter. May cause allergies. To give elasticity to the product, cashmere, acrylic, silk are added to the threads.
- Cotton (Co). The material retains heat well, is breathable, and is suitable for mild autumn or summer. The product is machine washable.
- Acrylic (PA, Acrilic). Resembles natural wool, but does not cause allergies, durable, wear-resistant, elastic, pleasant to the body. Fabric made from such threads can become electrified. The most popular is a mixture of acrylic with mohair and wool.
- Silk (SE, Silc). The material is breathable, absorbs moisture, and is hypoallergenic. Silk blouses are pleasant to the body. The disadvantages include: delicate care, rapid loss of color, shape, and high cost.
- Cashmere (WS, Kashmir). The products are soft, warm, stylish and expensive looking. The material is not cheap, requires delicate care, and quickly loses its marketable appearance.
To prevent the product from stretching and becoming covered with pellets, it is necessary to choose a sweater without synthetic additives. The best material that can withstand washing and long-term wear is linen. The most elastic are knitwear models or sweaters with the addition of lurex, lycra, nylon, capron.
What to wear with
Knitted sweaters are a universal wardrobe item that can be combined with clothes of any style. Cardigans and jackets are good to wear in warm autumn, combining them with ankle boots, loafers, and low shoes. For a summer evening, you can choose a light openwork cape over a chiffon dress, which will add femininity to the image and keep you warm.
Even more interesting looks and combinations with a knitted sweater:
- Sports option. Sweatshirts, hoodies, sweatshirts with pockets, hoods or wide collars are perfect for girls who prefer an active lifestyle. You can complement a loose sweater with voluminous knitted pants, jeans or leggings. Sneakers, slip-ons, and trainers are worn on the feet.
- Casual for everyday wear. An oversized sweater in soft pastel shades goes well with skinny jeans or boyfriends. The look can be complemented with a shoulder bag and sunglasses. A knitted sweater of this style is worn with shoes, pumps, ballet flats, and sports shoes.
- Business style. A knitted jacket combined with a pencil skirt is a good choice for an office worker. Accessories include a thin string of pearls, gold jewelry, a small watch, and a leather handbag. Stylish knitted suits from Chanel have been in fashion for several years now.
- Boho style image. The jacket or tunic should be colorful, sit loosely, not restrict movement, and hide figure flaws. In addition to the short raglan, wear a long skirt; the elongated version can be worn on its own. Accessories and shoes can be with fringe, floral and plant embroidery.
- Romantic outfit. A cropped blouse combined with a light flowing dress or skirt looks very gentle. To emphasize the waist, you need to take a thin belt. A small shoulder bag or clutch will complete the look.
For a festive look, you can choose a thin openwork blouse through which the outlines of underwear or a silk T-shirt are visible. To create a multi-layered look, choose a raglan with a shortened sleeve and a boat neckline. Wear a plain blouse, T-shirt, or turtleneck under the sweater. The model with an elongated back goes well with dark jeans, leggings, or tights.
Design and color options
Melange yarn is relevant this season, which combines gray, black, white, dark green, lilac colors. Dark white or blue-light stripes on an elongated cardigan are popular. The most fashionable options this year are sweaters in gray, green, burgundy, bright red tones.
For young girls, you can choose things with a 3D pattern: flowers, sweets, animals, nature. Unusual drawings are complemented by fur or leather inserts, double-sided sequins, "grass".
Bright prints of various colors are welcome in winter sweaters. Cats, deer, maple leaves, cherries can be present on the sweater. In addition to Norwegian and Icelandic ornaments, Brazilian colors are used. For decoration, designers take fur, leather, guipure, silk ribbons. The collar is often decorated with beads, sequins, rivets.
How to care for knitted items
Each knitted sweater must have care instructions on the label. If you wash and dry your sweater correctly, it will retain its marketable appearance for a long time, will not stretch, and will not become covered in pilling. You need to adhere to the basic rules:
- It is better to wash the sweater by hand, especially if it is made from natural yarn;
- if a machine is used, a delicate mode with a temperature of 30 degrees is selected;
- for washing, use a special detergent intended for woolen products;
- a knitted sweater cannot be wrung out in the machine;
- after hand washing, carefully wring out the sweater using a towel;
- The product is dried in an unfolded form or on a hanger.
Knitted items are relevant in any autumn-winter look. In modern trends, there are combinations of voluminous sweaters with jeans, trousers, skirts, dresses of all kinds of cuts and styles. If you follow simple care rules, a sweater chosen in the clothing department or knitted by yourself will retain its original appearance for a long time, will please and warm in cold weather.
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