Scarf-snood (clamp, pipe)

A scarf or snood is one of the most practical things in any girl’s wardrobe. Due to its versatility, this element of clothing complements almost any look: from everyday to solemn.

Scarf-snood (or pipe) - a cloth knitted in a circle, without a beginning and an end, which is worn on the neck in order to protect it from the cold. In another way, this product can be called a hybrid of a scarf and a hood. Currently, it is one of the most fashionable accessories used by representatives of all genders of various age categories around the world. Also has the following names:

• round;
• clamp;
• eight;
• snood;
• loop scarf;
• circle scarf;
• infinity scarf.

Industry giants such as Burberry, Donna Karan and Missoni (in 2009-2010) returned the infinity scarf to store shelves and trendy stages. Other brands followed: Yves Saint Lauren, D&G, H&M, Balmain, Lacoste, Oasis, Zara, Topshop. Eight scarves gained particular popularity after "walking" with stars. They were not neglected by such stylish ladies as Blake Lively or Jessica Alba.

Starting to wear this accessory with a coat or a warm jacket, you will understand its fundamental differences from a simple classic scarf or stole. We list the characteristics that answer the question: “why is it worth buying a snood?”:

• practicality - unlike an ordinary circle scarf, you don’t need to constantly adjust and make sure that it does not untie: the product will fit snugly to the neck by adding artificial fibers to the fabric, or hang with beautiful folds; in addition, you do not have to worry about choosing a way to tie the stole;
• universality - there are light spring models that can be worn with a leather jacket or a light coat; there are quite dense options that are combined with winter outerwear; there are various colors and prints located on the figure-eight scarf, as well as a variety of knitting techniques that emphasize the degree of the hostess's involvement in the world of fashion and style;
• warming ability - the clamp really performs this function perfectly, playing on two fronts: it can protect only the neck from the snow and wind, or the neck and head at once; the degree of warming depends on the type of scarf purchased;

• updating and complementing the image - this accessory makes look more visible and stylish, acting as an element that immediately attracts attention; even simple clothes begin to play with new colors; for example, you can cover a slightly indecent neckline with an endless scarf, or use a satin snood as an addition to an office suite;
• the opportunity to make a scarf pipe on their own - many craftswomen do not look for this product on store shelves, but take the initiative in their hands and knit a snood at home; this allows not only to save on the purchase of an accessory, but also to show their creativity, creating the world's only instance of a thing;
• there is no need for a headdress - for many this is one of the main advantages of using a scarf-eight, since hats usually spoil the hair, leave unpleasant stripes on the forehead and are simply not always convenient. The clamp fixes these problems, and most importantly, protects the head, neck, and cheeks from frost.

The choice of scarves that do not have a beginning and an end is currently quite diverse. The following styles are most loved among women:

• short - such accessories from a distance look like a wide collar, made of warm materials, fit to the neck, can be trimmed; minus - they can not be worn on the head;

• long - make it possible to make several turns around the neck or head, are used as a hood; have various designs; the most common version of snud;

• sports - a collar of this style has recently become popular. This is due to the popularization of a healthy lifestyle and the increase in the number of those engaged in winter activities. A feature of these models is a snug fit to the body. Such products do not protrude the gates of the jacket, do not add up in waves and protect their owner as much as possible from the cold;

• collar with a hood - most often choose girls who wear coats or fur coats in winter; a very feminine version, which is a pipe made of warm material that is sewn with a hood covering the entire back of the head;

• warm are, first of all, knitted collars; can be both industrial and manual. Feature - a variety of patterns;

• lungs - openwork collars, possibly made of transparent fabric, will add a summer or spring look of lightness and girlish beauty, can be worn with dresses or blouses;

• fur is another winter trend that protects against cold and wind. It is combined with down jackets or fur coats. The fur can be real or artificial.

The classic version of the clamp is a long and wide canvas that can easily be draped. Nowadays, not only the range of scarf models has undergone a change and expansion, but also the materials from which they are made. The most popular are the following:

• cashmere - gives a special feeling of softness, does not prick;

• mohair - soft synthetic fibers tighten the skin and give warmth;

• wool - tends to prickle the skin, therefore, more often than not 100% wool is found, but its mixture with artificial materials;

• Bukle - the fabric from which the coat is most often sewn, has excellent protective and warming properties;

• silk is a summer version of snud, a soft and smooth scarf will complement any image: from a dress for a walk to an evening appearance

• cotton - a natural and practical material for spring outing;

• artificial or natural fur - for lovers to attract attention and be truly protected from the weather;

• knitwear - demi-season scarfs-pipes, as a rule, are made of this material; well fits the neck, stretches.

You can knit a scarf pipe yourself. You only need to be able to correctly loop and understand the principle of stitching loops together. The most popular patterns to date are the following:

• "English rubber band" - as a rule, a thin woolen thread (50g) is used. The initial row of the product is knitted, where the loops and the crochets alternate, then the second and third in a special way, which continue to alternate until the desired scarf height is formed. Outwardly, this pattern resembles dense ribbed stitches alternating with hollows;

• “Rice” - to create a product they take a sufficiently thick yarn containing about 300-400 g of wool in its composition. Knitting is performed by alternating the front and back loops. From their compounds, small knots are obtained, which subsequently resemble rice rice groats over a large area of ​​a scarf;

• "Honeycombs" - a pattern with rhombuses, reminiscent of the "work" of bees;

• “Chain” - really looks like a lot of chains put together, a very nice pattern that women love.

When buying a snood, you should pay attention to the following aspects:

• season - you need to consider for what time of year the accessory is bought, because the clamps are divided into light, warm and demi-season; the wrong scarf can lead to excessive sweating or, conversely, cause the owner to freeze. Demi-season models are made from denser and warmer materials: yarn, cashmere, dense knitwear. They are suitable for socks with parkas, down jackets, coats;
• color - you should choose a figure-eight scarf in such color schemes that suit your style and wardrobe. If you wear casual clothes, give preference to the classic range: gray, white, brown, beige and dark green shades. If you need to make a bright accent, then pay attention to bright snuds: red, burgundy, light green, blue. But remember that the clamp should not draw all attention to itself. The most suitable option for any situation is a black scarf tube. It will also be great if the collar and your shoes fit together;

• purpose - you need to clearly determine why you are purchasing the product: to protect the neck, or throwing it over your head. The model of the purchased scarf will depend on this;
• product quality - pay attention to how the snood is made, whether the threads stick out of it; in the process of wearing, a poor-quality scarf can dry out and quickly lose its former appearance.

After buying a scarf-pipe, many begin to think, but how to wear it so that it looks beautiful with the rest of the outfit? There are several ways to wear this accessory:

• The classic - everyday way of operating a snood is that you need to wrap it around the neck several times, making a cross. Depending on the size and material of the product, either a tight-fitting scarf or a cascade of fabric that goes down to the chest with an orientation point in the center can be obtained. From the second position it is convenient to raise the clamp to form a hood worn on the head. The first option will simply protect your neck from the wind.

• When buying a fleece collar, you will have to come to terms that it is almost impossible to twist, since the material is very dense, so you have to wear it as it is. A shirt shirt can be sewn to such models, which will allow you to fill the snood under a jacket to preserve heat.

• A figure-eight scarf with fur is allowed to be worn as a shawl if it is long enough. This option is quite suitable for a festive event, when a girl wants to cover her bare shoulders with a dress. It is proposed to throw a snout loop around the neck and gently lower it down without deforming the material. Sometimes it’s difficult to lay the clamp beautifully, so you can use the help of a satellite.

• There are also warm models that have decorative fasteners that allow you to fix the snood on the shoulder or in another way.

The first image is a classic combination of black snud with a feminine set. The girl is wearing a short skirt, a black stylish leather jacket and a fine knit sweater. Naturally, she wanted to insulate the kit, since the action clearly takes place in the fall or spring. In this case, the collar performs two functions at once: it really protects from the cold, and also complements the outfit, somewhat echoing the pattern on the jacket.

The second fashionable look is demonstrated to us by the “monster” of street-style Alexa Chang. All her exits are always remembered, I want to repeat them. So here, she demonstrates the English ease of selection and demonstration of clothes: a casually open coat of mustard-beige color, a classic striped dress above knee length peering out from underneath, sandals revealing a view of the legs. All this magnificence is complemented by a simple yellow snood.

The third image is an excellent winter version of wearing a collar. A warm, large-knit draped scarf can be worn on the head if desired, or wrapped again around the girl's neck. It goes well with a warm coat of similar large knit gray.