Knitted gloves

In the cold season, it is important to take care of the protection of your hands. Gloves are the best way to protect them from frost, cold and wind. There is hardly a person who has never come across such an accessory. Beautiful gloves have become an important wardrobe item for any fashionista.

It is not known for certain when this item of clothing appeared. But already in the twelfth century they had an important role and were not just an element of clothing, they became something more.

Using them, men challenged each other to a duel, and women flirted with representatives of the stronger sex they liked. Their presence was an indicator of status. Even monarchs had a similar accessory in their wardrobe. It is precisely known that the French king Louis XIV had gloves tied from a web. Their manufacturing technology was a secret.

In Russia, they were also an indicator of the status and wealth of the owner. And after Peter I introduced European fashion in Russia, gloves became an integral part of the nobility's wardrobe.

Various types of gloves are common today. They may be:

• Classic. The length of the gloves is slightly above the wrist. They are universal for men and women;
• With mitts. Are cropped toes;
• Elongated. Openwork model above the elbow. Most often, they include evening or wedding;
• Shortened. Slightly more fashionable than the classic one.

Knitted gloves don't just look pretty. In the cold season, they are still warm and comfortable. And wearing something that is associated with a loved one or the girl herself is doubly pleasant. This option can also perfectly complement almost any image.

They can be decorated with a unique ornament. Products with some bright pattern in the Scandinavian style will almost always be in fashion. In this case, and not only in this case, their combination with the same sweater, hat or scarf will look especially impressive.

In this case, you can embody the most interesting and daring ideas that the craftswoman has. For those who want to definitely keep their beautiful hands warm in winter, you can make double gloves. Their difference from all of the above is that they have not only external, but also internal knitting.

Thanks to this solution, they will definitely be warm and comfortable even in the most severe frosts. You can also decorate them with some decorative elements - for example, zippers, straps with buckles, buttons. Any craftswoman will have a huge field for activity here.

The above was a consideration of materials for the manufacture of gloves. But winter ones are a separate category. They can be sold separately, or they can be part of a knitted set. They should be considered separately and in a little more detail.

The material for their manufacture can be:

• mohair;
• wool;
• knitted mink.

The main advantage of mohair is its naturalness, for many women of fashion this is the most important criterion. This material is extremely delicate and soft to the touch, it is pleasant to touch it. It is not prickly and does not rub at all. It does not cause any irritation, so it is considered a great solution that can easily come into contact with the skin. It is also respected by designers, as any color will look good with it.

Woolen gloves keep warm well. In this case, wool can be different, ranging from goat and ending with some exotic species, for example, yak wool. The main properties of this material are resistance to moisture, airiness and softness. All this also allows such gloves to have excellent antibacterial characteristics, since this material simply does not create conditions for their reproduction. Another advantage of wool will be its healing properties: it helps fight rheumatism and joint diseases.

Knitted mink models are a pure winter accessory. They are very warm and look expensive on the outside. This effect is achieved by the special structure of the fur. Such solutions are very popular, since they are constantly in demand and are quite durable, which means they will serve their owner for more than one season.

The first criterion to be considered when choosing gloves is size. After all, they will sit perfectly on the hand only when they fit in physical parameters. At the same time, it is not always possible to carry out fitting in the store. And if purchases take place somewhere on the Internet, then this issue may even turn into a problem.

For such cases, there is a special algorithm that allows you to calculate the size of the glove. To do this, you need to know the girth of the wrist. Having measured it, the resulting indicator must be converted into millimeters and divided by 27.

For example, the volume of the wrist is 15 centimeters or 150 millimeters. Dividing this number by 27, we get 5.5. That is, you need to find a model with the same or approximately the same size.

When choosing this accessory, you should also take into account the features of the figure. If the arms are full, then short models will look better on them. And for small hands in length, women's gloves no higher than the elbow are perfect.

But even if the size is known, there is a risk that you can buy a substandard product. To avoid this, you should pay attention to:

• Insulation, which must be clearly distributed over the entire area. If the product is fur, then there should be no scuffs or signs of wear anywhere;
• Seams. Everywhere they should be as even as possible and no threads or anything else should stick out of them.

It is imperative to demand a warranty card and keep the receipt, since the option that the goods will have to be returned can never be ruled out.And you should not be afraid to ask the seller how to care for your gloves. After all, leather products cannot be washed. You need to know how you can keep their original appearance as long as possible.

Winter gloves, especially when it comes to knitted ones, need special care. In order for them to be worn as long as possible and retain their original appearance, you need to follow these tips:

• When washing, in no case should they be rubbed strongly;
• The water temperature should be no more than 38 degrees, and preferably cold at all;
• Woolen models should only be washed by hand using special care products;
• The washed item must be straightened and put on a dry towel;
• It should be dried only in a straightened state;
• Gloves can only be ironed through a cloth that is slightly damp. And if they are made of cotton, then this is the only way to do it;
• If the thing is made of mohair, then wash it even more carefully - the water temperature should be no more than 26 degrees and special substances for woolen products should be used.

Observing these simple rules, you can significantly extend the life of your favorite mittens with a knitted patch and more.

As you can see, there are a lot of options for this accessory, and they may differ not only in color, style, but also in shape and material of manufacture. The question arises as to what to wear them with.

For example, dark brown models will contrast well with a coat or a light sheepskin coat or boots. In this case, a brown or black bag can be very useful. In this combination, you can also use a scarf or shawl. Brown or black will look best here, as well as something light.

Another combination that deserves attention will be a leather coat or sheepskin coat, matched to the accessory. Boots decorated with white fur will also be a good addition. Lipstick should be matched to the accessory.

Blue looks great with outerwear that is red. Black gloves are universal. They will be a great addition to almost any outfit. Lipstick of bright color or lip gloss will also perfectly harmonize with them.

White gloves are also an interesting option. It's pretty easy to pick up something for them. This color contrasts nicely with black and will harmonize wonderfully with brown. The combination with boots or a white scarf will be interesting and unusual.

According to most people, the described accessory from one manufacturer does not differ at all from another, but this is not so. SALMO Thinsulate Gloves will differ significantly from Wrangler. Although both look bright and fashionable thanks to an unusual design solution - leather inserts in knitted gloves or knitted inserts on a leather product. Brands such as Armani Jeans and Lacoste can delight fashionistas with interesting solutions.

Prada offers girls exquisite long accessories made from coarse yarns. The Chanel brand can offer something similar. True, the latest models of the French company have lost a little in elegance due to the fact that they have become quite massive due to the large knitting.

When you buy gloves from a well-known manufacturer, you get more than just status. Such a stylish thing will always be fashionable. If we talk about knitted mittens, then, of course, you can do something yourself in accordance with your tastes and needs.