A sweater came to us from the UK, it was invented by working class people who needed warm clothes. Today it is impossible to imagine the winter wardrobe of a modern woman or girl without a warm sweater.
To make your baby feel not only warm, but also attractive, choose for her a few cozy and beautiful models of sweaters.
Features
- A sweater is a knit under the throat that has features that distinguish it from a sweater or pullover. The main thing is a high narrow collar that fits the throat, which can consist of several layers.
- Usually a sweater has long sleeves, but in modern models you can find a sleeve ¾ or just above the elbow.
- It has no fasteners, unlike a sweater or cardigan, but there may be decorative trim, most often it is located in front.
- Warm thick sweaters, thin lace patterns, and combination products that combine several knitting techniques are popular.
- For girls, it is best to purchase or knit sweaters made from natural materials such as wool, cashmere and cotton.
Models
Sports
Such a sweater will appeal to girls who are used to lead an active lifestyle. Usually it is sewn from a special breathable fabric that absorbs moisture well.Therefore, when a child sweats during sports, the sweater will evaporate moisture and ventilate the body.
A sports sweater does not have a throat, the second name of such a product is a sweatshirt. However, modern sweatshirts are not always suitable for sports, many are simply designed for everyday wear. Therefore, it is best to purchase such a sports sweater in a specialized store.
For school
The school sweater should be a classic, conservative style. If the school does not have a dress code, it is permissible to wear a free-style sweater, but it should not be flashy or catchy.
In some schools, a sweater may be part of a school uniform. For example, in the cold season they put on a plain sweater under a jacket instead of a shirt. Popular colors are dark blue, white, beige, burgundy, dark green, black.
With zipper
On the sweater, the zipper can be located in the neck area. It plays a functional and decorative role at the same time, since it facilitates the process of putting on and taking off things with a narrow collar.
The zipper can be located in the center or side, and go to the shoulder area. Sometimes zippers, as decorative elements, can be located below or on the sleeves.
Hooded
A sweater with a hood is a kind of knitted hoodie. It is great for everyday wear, as it is very comfortable and practical. If a girl forgets her hat at home, she can put a sweater hood on her head. The voluminous hood can also serve as a scarf and warm in the cold season.
Blende
The blended sweater is a symbiosis of a sweater and a shirt. Usually from under a round or V-shaped collar you can see the shirt’s sewn-in collar, and it can also “peek” at the bottom, as if you put a sweater on an unstressed shirt.
Such a sweater is convenient to carry to school, it eliminates the need to wear two things at once. You can wear a blazer over a fake sweater, creating a fashionable layering effect.
Raglan sleeve
A sweater with this type of sleeve is always popular. Due to the fact that it is one-piece, the product beautifully emphasizes the line of the shoulders, which will certainly be important for a young fashionista.
The line of the sleeve is often decorated with various types of knitting, most often it is connected by stocking. The raglan line, emphasized in one way or another, looks very stylish.
Structure
Merino wool
The wool of merino sheep is very soft and warm, so a sweater made of this material is ideal for a girl of any age. He will be from the cold, and at the same time, the daughter will not be able to complain about his "spiky".
The only drawback of merino wool is its high cost, which fully justifies itself in the process of socks and maintains a noble appearance for a long time.
From cashmere
Cashmere wool is obtained from the undercoat of mountain goats, it is an expensive, very warm and soft material. Cashmere is very delicate and does not differ in wear resistance, therefore it requires special care.
Like merino wool, this is a rather expensive material, and to reduce the cost of the finished product, manufacturers often mix it with ordinary wool or polyamide. A cashmere sweater is perfect for school wear combined with a uniform.
Made of thick yarn
Today, such sweaters are especially popular. Often they are knitted from the thick alpaca wool mentioned above. But also it is replaced with artificial materials or ordinary wool thread in several layers.
A little fashionista will certainly appreciate such a sweater, because it is not only warm, but also very unusual in appearance. It is best suited for everyday wear, and in school it is better to wear more stringent products.
Knitted
Knitted sweaters are very popular, they are inexpensive, practical and have long been widely used. Due to the low cost, you can purchase several sweaters for every day.
Knitwear is usually made of synthetic fabrics that cannot be called very warm. Therefore, it is better if the girl will wear such a sweater in the off-season or, for example, in combination with a shirt.
Jacquard
A jacquard sweater - a pattern that repeats on a knitted fabric - never goes out of style. Traditional Scandinavian sweaters are usually knitted with this pattern, in Europe they are often worn for Christmas holidays, today this fashion has spread to us.
Previously, only red-white, gray-white and black-and-white combinations were used, but today you can find a lot of different colors that combine with each other.
A jacquard sweater will look great on a girl of any age, and is ideal for everyday wear
Take into account age
1, 2, 3 years
For little girls, the beauty of the product is not as important as its practicality and comfort in wear. Refuse the abundance of jewelry and decorative elements, especially those that a child can tear and swallow out of curiosity.
The sweater should not have a tight neck, let it be a little loose so that you can freely take it off and put it on the child.
The coloring should be bright, but not flashy, so as not to cause negative emotions in the baby.
45 years
At this age, the girl has the first fashionable preferences, she can already choose the sweater she likes herself. For every day, knitwear patterns that can be worn in the kindergarten and put on for a walk are ideal.
Often manufacturers offer sweaters in bright colors with a variety of prints. It can be peas, stripes, floral patterns, and, of course, cartoon characters.
6, 7, 8, 9 years
At this age, girls have already formed their taste preferences, most often they are associated with favorite hobbies. Therefore, she can choose for herself a sweater with her favorite cartoon or comic book characters, or with various funny pictures.
For the school, it is better to purchase a few restrained, concise sweaters. If the dress code is not strict, you can let your daughter walk in colored sweaters with a restrained pattern.
10, 11, 12 years
At the threshold of transitional age, girls have their own ideas about fashion, often they already consciously give preference to one or another style in clothes. Many refuse cartoon prints, trying to look more adult. Some may copy the style of a favorite actress or model.
Girls want to look more feminine, so they choose knitted tunics, sweaters with original patterns and various fasteners, decorative elements.
The choice of color at this age is individual, many already have favorite colors that they prefer.
For teens
At this age, it is important to give the daughter freedom of expression, let her dress as she wants, because she better know what they wear in the environment in which she communicates. Of course, a sweater should not go beyond the bounds of decency, otherwise it can give preference to any style.
Many teenage girls like oversize sweaters, hipster style, grunge, swag are also in fashion now.
It is better if you buy several casual sweaters for the school, and she will wear bright models outside. This will not only not cause a negative reaction from teachers, but will also help her learn to follow the dress code, depending on the situation.
Decor
With drawing
Winter sweaters adorn a wide variety of patterns. The smallest are usually offered models with images of cute animals. It can be a sweater with a cat, with a dog, with a teddy bear.
Older girls may like pop art prints, geometric prints with polka dots or stripes, and regardless of age, everyone likes cartoon characters.
With embroidery
Embroidered sweaters are diverse, they are not much different from products with drawings.Embroidery on a sweater can be machine or handmade, you can buy a ready-made sweater or embroider yourself.
Sweaters with appliqués are also popular now, which are also easy to stick or sew with your own hands on any plain product.
Fishnet
Openwork sweaters are knitted from fine yarn, so they are light and airy. They are suitable for the warm off-season, because they are not very warm. But a variety of patterns look very interesting and are suitable for both babies and older girls.
If you know how to handle or crochet, you can knit such a sweater with your own hands.
With norwegian pattern
Scandinavian jacquard patterns have long been very popular. Ornaments can consist of geometric shapes, images of flowers or animals. The most popular, perhaps, are deer, snowflakes and rhombuses.
This sweater is a great warm option for a cold winter. It is suitable for everyday wear, kindergarten and school.
With braids
Sweaters with braids are diverse, they can be restrained and concise - in a business style, or have voluminous textured designs - in a free style. Both that and other option will be pertinent in a wardrobe of the girl-schoolgirl.
Arana models are also very popular. This is an Irish pattern consisting of intertwined braids. Most people call such patterns simply braids, but it is important for needlewomen to know the correct name. If you want to knit such a sweater for your daughter, she will certainly be very happy.
With Leaves Pattern
Another popular volumetric pattern is leaves. This is a pattern for all times, with which experienced knitters have been familiar for more than a year. The textured pattern “branch of leaves” looks quite interesting and not as beaten as ordinary braids.
Such a sweater is suitable for all occasions of the life of your little fashionista, it will be appropriate at school and beyond.
With beads
A beaded sweater will appeal to older girls. Beads can be located in front, and they can be sewn in the form of patterns, tightly, randomly or gradiently. Also, beads can decorate only certain elements - a collar, sleeves or even a hem.
Winter motives
With the onset of winter, everyone is on the eve of the New Year holidays, but especially children are waiting for them. To create a special mood for my daughter, a sweater with winter motives will help.
Deer can be called the most popular pattern, but there are many other interesting options. Christmas sweaters are usually decorated with Christmas trees, snowflakes, snowmen, Santa Claus or Elves. A sweater with bullfinches or gift boxes will look great. It can be additionally decorated with sequins and sparkles, which will create a special atmosphere.
Kids will like a sweater with a bear, a penguin, a dog in Santa's hat. Give your daughter a good mood!
Fashion trends
A variety of sweaters are now relevant that girls of any age will like. Little fashionistas will surely like models with a fringe on the sleeves and hem, which makes the sweater very original.
Actual products with multi-colored prints, which are represented in contrasting colors. Distributed abstraction, images of animals and flowers, geometric shapes and Norwegian ornaments. Additionally, they can be decorated with beads, rhinestones and large beads.
Thin knitwear that is suitable for the off-season is in fashion. Pay attention to openwork models and sweaters with various applications in the form of cartoon characters.
For older girls, designers offer dimensionless sweaters or elongated models with uneven edges that resemble tunics. A voluminous sweater will allow you to simulate a figure, and give grace to the still angular shapes.
Long sleeves are relevant, which lengthen the hands and retain heat as much as possible. They will suit those girls who refuse to wear gloves.
Also in the trend is layering, which is also pretty good. Several layers of fabric will serve as an excellent means of warming, and you will be sure that your daughter will not freeze.
Selection tips
- When choosing a sweater for a girl, first of all pay attention to the material from which it is knitted or sewn. It is better to give preference to natural yarn, which is very warm and pleasant to the touch. True, it can hardly be called durable, but proper care can extend the life of the product.
- Synthetic materials are much cheaper, they stretch well and do not require special care. But they do not retain heat very well, so they are suitable only for the off-season.
- The best option is a mixture of wool and synthetics, but the latter should be no more than 30%. Such a sweater will be warm, but at the same time acrylic will extend its service life.
- If you buy a ready-made sweater, consider the quality of knitting. Inaccurate seams, missing loops and other defects will not only spoil the mood of a little fashionista, but also affect the preservation of heat.
- As for the style, as mentioned above, at a certain age, the girl can choose it herself. As soon as she shows such a desire, give her this opportunity.
- You can help her choose a sweater for school, ideally if it is a model with a round or V-neck, under which you can put on a shirt or blouse.
- Be sure to purchase at least one sweater made of natural wool with a high collar, which will be indispensable in severe frosts.