Sweaters with a Norwegian pattern
Among the variety of prints and ornaments used to decorate sweaters, Norwegian patterns stand in a separate row. Bright, New Year's ornaments give a feeling of a festive mood and charge with positive not only the owner of such a sweater, but also all the people around him.
Features of the Norwegian pattern
The fashion for sweaters with a Norwegian pattern appeared in the 40-50s of the last century. Then such sweaters were worn exclusively by men. The prints depicting riding deer were a kind of sign of attention to these noble animals that perform transport functions.
A few years later, Norwegian-patterned sweaters have firmly taken their place in the wardrobe of men, women and children. The number of ornaments has increased significantly, and the range of these sweaters has also expanded.
Today, the Norwegian ornament can occupy almost the entire surface of a sweater or run with a border along the bottom or chest of a product, or form cuffs or a collar.
The range of colors has also become more varied. A prerequisite is the presence of color-contrasting shades. Only in this case, the drawing is as clear and noticeable as possible. Commonly used combinations of white and black, black and red, white and blue, red and white, and other options. Such sweaters are not too variegated, usually no more than 2-3 shades are used.
The patterns themselves include New Year's motives (snowflakes, trees, stars), images of fairy-tale characters (deer, trolls) and geometric patterns. A distinctive feature of Norwegian patterns is their frequent succession.
Models
A sweater with a Norwegian pattern is very popular among both men and women. As a rule, very warm merino wool is used for knitting. With its help, both dense, voluminous sweaters, decorated with hand embroidery, and lighter, thinner models are created.
Thanks to the merino wool, Norwegian sweaters are highly durable, wear-resistant and have excellent heat-saving properties. That is why they are simply irreplaceable for the coldest season. Norwegian sweaters are highly elastic and practically wrinkle-free.
Usually Norwegian sweaters are classic straight-cut models with a high collar and long sleeves. There are also sweaters of a fitted silhouette; a high collar is sometimes replaced with a round neck. The sleeves are often decorated with cuffs.
Most often, the sweater has a classic, medium length. But in recent years, elongated models, which are worn like a dress or tunic, have become very popular.
Models of sweaters with a round yoke are especially popular.
What to wear with?
Monochromatic things will help to emphasize the beauty of Norwegian patterns. It can be trousers, jeans or leggings, made to match the sweater or, on the contrary, in a contrasting color.
A Norwegian round neck sweater goes well with a dull plain shirt. Sweater + shirt is one of the classic combinations that suit different occasions.
A sweater with Norwegian patterns and a knitted hat or scarf, made in the same theme, make up a bright, elegant set for walking or doing sports
A sweater tunic with Norwegian patterns with short sleeves and a round or V-neck looks great in combination with a solid turtleneck in a dark color.
Depending on which set the Norwegian sweater is used in, the appropriate shoes are matched to it. If this is a sports option, then sneakers, sports boots, ugg boots will ideally complete the created set.
For more dressy models, such as tunics, boots, ankle boots or high heels will do.
