Any woman wants to take care of her man and give him gifts. So why not give your chosen one a warm knitted pullover that will keep you warm on cool spring days? Moreover, this wardrobe item is considered a classic and will never go out of fashion. In this article, you will learn what a pullover is and how to knit it yourself.
What is a pullover?
The word "pullover" comes from the English pull over, which means "to put on over the head." Men's pullover is a sweater without zippers and buttons, has long sleeves and is usually knitted. The neckline of a traditional pullover is V-shaped, but there are models with a rounded or raised collar.
This piece of clothing became popular in America at the end of the 19th century and is still very popular with world fashion designers. Only the color changes from season to season, but the style of the men's pullover remains the same.
How to choose a pullover?
Today stores offer a huge selection of different pullovers forevery taste. That is why the choice of such an important item of men's wardrobe is not as simple as it seems at first glance. A real men's pullover is a close-fitting style that emphasizes strengths and hides flaws.
When trying on, be sure to check whether the sweater sits well in the shoulders. Otherwise, when washing, the sleeves will stretch out, and the thing will quickly lose its shape. At the same time, the pullover should not hinder movement and be comfortable in daily wear.
Special attention should be paid to the material. A synthetic acrylic pullover will be pleasant to the body, but will very quickly become spooled and lose its proper appearance. But a sweater made of natural angora will not only warm you in the cold, but will also serve its owner for more than one year.
The choice of color also takes not the last place. Light colors tend to make you look fat. Darker options will visually slim and hide flaws. A pullover for business meetings can be beige, navy blue or black. And for relaxation and walks, you can afford bright and rich colors.
Pullover is a versatile item in the wardrobe, so it can be combined with both classic plain shirts and casual style shirts. A pullover with a strict coat or a short leather jacket will look organic. As the bottom of the outfit, you can choose elegant trousers or regular walking jeans.
How to knit a men's pullover with your own hands?
In order to knit a pullover with your own hands, you will need knowledge of at leastbasics of knitting. The technique in which the men's pullover will be made can be chosen at will. In 2015, for example, knitted braids and spirals are relevant. Stripes and diamonds never go out of fashion. But you can knit a pullover with knitting needles with a plain, strict canvas. It all depends on the taste and preferences of your soulmate.
It will take about 700 grams of yarn to work. Well, if it is natural wool. It will make the most comfortable and warm pullover. Knitting patterns can be both the simplest and with various patterns.
The sweater pattern consists of four parts - front, back and two sleeves. Subsequently, all parts are connected with a needle or hook. Before knitting, you need to measure the hip circumference, chest circumference, shoulder width, sleeve length and the length of the future pullover.
If you are a beginner, choose thick knitting needles and bulky yarn - the work will go faster. Be sure to make a knitting pattern. This will help you to correctly calculate the number of loops so that the pullover fits your loved one.
Give your man an elegant and stylish hand-knitted pullover and let him always be in trend!
Celebrities wear pullovers too
Famous actors and TV presenters love to wear stylish knitted clothes. Therefore, a pullover is not only a practical element of the wardrobe, but also a very popular trend today. So, in an elegant knitted sweater, you can often see Ben Affleck, who does not hesitate to wear it even on the “redtrack. Robert Pattinson recently took part in a photo shoot in a youthful white pullover, which struck his fans on the spot. Actor Daniel Craig also likes to emphasize his status with a formal sweater in combination with jeans.
Among women, pullovers are no less relevant. In addition, modern fashionistas do not hesitate to wear their boyfriends sweaters, combining them with skinny jeans or maxi-length skirts. Bulky clothing looks very stylish if you choose the right accessories and headdress.
