Children's scarf

With the onset of cold weather, many parents think about how to update their baby's wardrobe. After all, the vagaries of nature should not become an obstacle to walking. Moreover, in winter there are so many interesting activities: you can play snowballs, go to the skating rinks and go sledging! In order for the child to spend enough time outdoors, he must be warm and comfortable in any weather.

In addition to winter clothes, the baby needs functional and bright accessories. Take a scarf for example. So that the baby does not catch a cold in his throat, he is simply necessary. Sweatshirts and jackets with a high collar hardly do the job so well.

If you approach the choice of a children's scarf creatively, then it can not only protect your child from wind and frost, but also give him a good mood.

It is especially difficult to choose a model for a daughter. The range of scarves for girls today is simply huge. Little women of fashion always want to be beautiful, and winter is no exception! Couturiers know this and do not forget to create children's models in accordance with the current trends in the fashion industry.

Most often you can see the following types of scarves:

• classical;
• clamp (snood);
• stole;
• arafatka.

The first option is the basic and most popular one. Most often, it is the classics that are bought for children. However, such an element can be found in every person's wardrobe, regardless of gender and age.

Snood is good because it replaces the hat. It is used as a hood or straightened around the neck.

The stole is a wide scarf that will warm not only the neck, but also the shoulders of its owner. Some models even reach the lower back. Usually, thin knitwear or other not too bulky materials are used. Since it is very wide, embroidery and large patterns easily fit on it.

Arafatka is a small scarf that is tied like a scarf.

Previously, they were made exclusively from fabric, but now you can see knitted arafats. It turns out very original products that can perfectly complement the image of both men and women.

What scarves are popular in winter 2016-2017? Fluffy scarves in pastel and bright shades that emphasize the charm of young beauties are in fashion.

For energetic babies who cannot sit still for a minute, more practical products are suitable. For example, from knitwear, it is still in trend.

Many girls like bright models with cartoon characters. They can be embroidered with multi-colored threads or knitted and attached to the canvas.

A fox scarf is another interesting option for lovers of original solutions. You can play with it like with a toy, which means that the little one will most likely like it more than a regular scarf. Winter children's snoods with animal faces are also popular today.

Older girls will certainly appreciate the elongated chunky knit models. Such seemingly massive accessories only emphasize the fragility of their owners. In general, knitted products are still confidently holding positions in the hit parade. Designers do not get tired of coming up with all the new chips that breathe new life into the good old knitted scarf.

Thanks to this, even teenagers wear them. They can be of various modifications: a collar-scarf, a scarf-tube, a scarf-neck ... Such models are produced from a variety of materials.

For those who don't want to tie a scarf around their neck every time, there are many alternatives. This is a shirt front, products with Velcro, a scarf with buttons or with a loop.

Carrying scarves or baby slings are more for the convenience of mothers than for keeping babies warm. They are usually made from thinner materials. Slings can be bought or made on your own. With the help of the ring, a wide scarf becomes a real cradle for the baby and evenly distributes the load from his weight.

It is believed that 1.2 meters is the optimal length for a baby scarf. This will allow you to wrap the scarf twice around the baby's neck. You can take a shorter one. If you buy a piece with a length of 70 cm, then this is only enough to tie a knot. This will not be enough for winter clothing. A scarf width of 10 cm is probably the best. Moreover, if the yarn is easily stretched, then you can simulate its parameters, which is very convenient.

However, no matter how beautiful and interesting a children's scarf is, you need to remember, an equally important criterion when choosing it is its material. Polyester products quickly lose their shape and often their appearance deteriorates significantly after several washes.

More often, viscose is taken for the production of scarves. Products made from it are more pleasant to the touch and do not lose their presentation so quickly.

And the best choice, although perhaps not cheap, would be natural materials - cashmere and wool. Fleece models are good because they allow the skin to breathe and keep the temperature, despite the lightness and stretch. The material removes moisture, which means the child will not catch a cold.

It is very important that the material does not irritate the delicate skin of the child. This is especially true when it comes to hand-knitted scarves. Unfortunately, not all yarn marked "baby" on the shelves is suitable for creating children's clothes. It can be prickly and may even cause redness. A soft coat such as an alpaca is preferred. Mohair is not the best option, as its long pile often ends up in the baby's mouth.

Knitted models can be decorated with various braids, bumps and other unusual embossed ornaments.A knit such as an English elastic, which consists of alternating front and back loops, is not bad for a scarf.

There are other options for rubber bands:

• twisted (Bulgarian);
• igzag;
• lock;
• Polish;
• with the loop removed;
• semi-English;
• Norwegian.

To make the scarf more original, you can make any openwork pattern, but such delights are more appropriate when knitting women's summer scarves or shawls. Dense knits with rhombuses, checkers or waves are probably more suitable. There are a huge number of options for mating, the main thing is to show imagination.

When choosing jewelry, color is taken into account. Is the product a solid color or is it a combination of several shades? The texture of the model is no less important. If the knitting is large, with plaits or other ornaments, then crocheted flowers will clearly be overkill. In this case, it is better to add fluffy fringes, for example. The child will like that his favorite scarf has been transformed, and the product itself will look harmonious.

Miniature flowers or beads will look better on a thin canvas, preferably in a pastel shade. You can pin a brooch or badge to it, but this is not the best option for a children's accessory, since the needles are not always securely held in the clasp.

Alternatively, scarves are decorated with embroidery or even small pompoms. Sometimes you can find a variety of models with toys. The main thing is that such jewelry is securely attached, otherwise after the first wash only a glue stain or a loose thread will remain from them. The same goes for rhinestones. Cheap items with artificial stones and glitter usually do not withstand the test of water.

Here, perhaps, there can be no strict recommendations. One thing is for sure: kids prefer bright colors. Threads of gray, blue, white or other soothing colors are usually chosen for working on a scarf for a boy.

But when choosing a color scheme for girls, the palette of shades is simply huge and can be limited only by the colors of her cap and other things.

If we talk about ornaments, then animal prints will be very useful. Also, children love their favorite cartoons on things, and the scarf will be no exception.

And yet the most popular, perhaps, is the striped print. Narrow multi-colored stripes on children's scarves look good, but you can expand them to wide inserts and connect parts of the product with colored threads. Gradient transitions look quite refined. This effect is easy to achieve if you buy special threads.

Many well-known brands create clothing and accessories for children. Among them are Gaudi, Denny Rose, Finn Flare and others.

Products from Hallo Kitty are popular among girls.

Among the various brands that are in demand, one can mention the Reima company. These things have earned the trust of buyers for their practicality and high quality. Reim's products are certified and meet all requirements and standards, are completely safe for a child.

So, summarizing the above, let's say the following. The scarf should be:

• practical;
• soft on the skin;
• colors pleasant for the baby;
• blend in with the rest of the clothes

Also take a close look at how the child looks in this product. Some scarves are so large that they cover the half of the baby's face. Perhaps such equipment will be superfluous. Will he not interfere with the baby from running and bending, will it be comfortable for the child to turn his neck and look around? If the model does not have these shortcomings, then the scarf is selected correctly and you, like your baby, will be pleased with the purchase.