Snood scarf (clamp, pipe)

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

A snood scarf (or pipe) is a cloth knitted in a circle, which has no beginning or end, which is worn around 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. It is currently one of the most fashionable accessories used by all genders of all ages around the world. Also has the following names:

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

The industry giants Burberry, Donna Karan and Missoni (2009-2010) have brought infinity scarf back to store shelves and fashion stage. Other brands followed: Yves Saint Lauren, D&G, H&M, Balmain, Lacoste, Oasis, Zara, Topshop. Scarves-eight gained particular popularity after "walking" the stars. They were not neglected by stylish ladies like Blake Lively or Jessica Alba.

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

• practicality - unlike a regular circle scarf, you do not need to constantly correct and make sure that it does not come loose: the product will fit snugly to the neck due to the addition of artificial fibers to the fabric, or hang down in beautiful folds; in addition, you do not have to suffer with the choice of the method of tying the stole;
• versatility - there are light spring models that can be worn with a leather jacket or light coat; there are quite dense options that are combined with winter outerwear; there are various colors and prints located on the eight-scarf, as well as various knitting techniques that emphasize the degree of the hostess's involvement in the world of fashion and style;
• warming ability - the collar really perfectly fulfills this function, playing on two fronts: it can protect only the neck from snow and wind, or just 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 the look more noticeable and stylish, acting as a kind of 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 set;
• the ability to make a tube scarf on your own - many craftswomen do not look for this product on store shelves, but take the initiative in their own hands and knit snood at home; this allows you not only to save on the purchase of an accessory, but also to show your creativity, creating the only copy of a thing in the world;
• 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 hairstyle, leave unpleasant stripes on the forehead and are simply not always comfortable. The clamp corrects these problems, and most importantly, protects the head, neck and cheeks from frost.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• light - openwork clamps, perhaps made of transparent fabric, will add lightness and girlish beauty to a summer or spring look, can be worn with dresses or blouses;

• fur is another winter trend that protects from cold and wind. Combines with down jackets or fur coats. The fur can be real or fake.

The classic version of the clamp is a long and wide canvas that can be easily draped. Nowadays, not only the line 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 hug the skin and give warmth;

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

• boucle - the fabric from which coats are most often sewn has excellent protective and warming properties;

• silk is a summer version of a snood, a soft and smooth scarf will complement any look: from a dress for a walk to an evening out;

• cotton is a natural and practical material for spring going out;

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

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

You can knit a scarf tube yourself. You just need to be able to correctly type the loops and understand the principle of stitching the loops together. The most popular patterns today are the following:

• "English elastic" - as a rule, a thin woolen thread (50gr) is used. The initial row of the product is knitted, where face loops and yarns 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 lines, alternating with depressions;

• "Rice" - to create a product, take a fairly thick yarn containing about 300-400 g of wool in its composition. Knitting is done by alternating the front and back stitches. From their connections, medium-sized knots are obtained, which, as a result, over a large area of ​​the scarf, resemble rolled rice groats;

• "Honeycomb" - a diamond pattern reminiscent of the "work" of bees;

• "Chain" - really looks like a lot of chains gathered together, a very cute pattern that women love.

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

• season - it is necessary to take into account for what time of the 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, make the owner freeze. Demi-season models are made from denser and warmer materials: yarn, cashmere, dense knitwear. They are suitable for wearing with parkas, down jackets, coats;
• color - choose a figure eight scarf in colors that suit your style and wardrobe. If you wear casual clothes, opt for the classic colors: gray, white, brown, beige and dark green shades. If you need to make a bright accent, then pay attention to bright snoods: red, burgundy, light green, blue. But remember that the clamp shouldn't be drawing all the attention to itself. The most suitable option for any situation would be a black tube scarf. It will also be great if the clamp and your shoes fit together;

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

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

• The classic - everyday way of using the snake is to wrap it around your neck several times, making a cross at the same time. Depending on the size and material of the product, you can get either a tight-fitting scarf or a cascade of fabric that goes down to the chest, with an orientation point in the center. From the second position, it is convenient to raise the collar 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 accept that it is almost impossible to twist it, since the material is very dense, so you will have to wear it as it is. A shirt-front can be sewn to such models, which will allow you to tuck snood under the 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 put a loop of the snood around the neck and gently lower it down without deforming the material. Sometimes it is difficult to fit the clamp nicely, so you can use the help of a companion.

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

The first look is a classic combination of black snood with a feminine set. The girl is dressed in a short skirt-sun, 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, in some way echoing the pattern on the jacket.

The second fashionable look is demonstrated by the "monster" of street-style by Alex Chang. All her outputs are always remembered, I want to repeat them. So here, she demonstrates the English ease of selection and display of clothes: a carelessly open coat of mustard beige, a classic striped dress above the knee peeking out from under it, sandals that reveal a view of the legs. All this splendor is complemented by a simple yellow snood.

The third look is a great winter option for wearing a collar. A warm draped chunky knit scarf, if desired, can be worn on the head or wrapped around the girl's neck again. It goes well with a warm coat of a similar chunky knit gray.