Get the Geek Chic Look with Knitwear

Good news, the ‘geek ‘is in and what better way to get that look than by wearing knitwear.
Usually wearing the finer knits is the best way to achieve this look, but the chunky knit is not totally out of the race, it’s more about the geeky accessories.
For fine knit wear a v neck cardigan or jumper. Team with the checked shirt and a pair of skinny or slim fit cords.

This lambswool Kirkhill cardigan in Tartan green edged with sun yellow is just the ticket at £149 down to £80. www.dsdundee.com

The ultimate geek chic look is the v neck tank top in patterns such as stripes, Fair Isle or Argyle.
Hub shop DS Dundee tank top is the one .  www.hubshop.co.uk
Team with a short sleeved shirt buttoned up and a skinny or bow tie.
Shoes should be coloured converse or tan brogues.
Accessories are key – the Geek specs, the shoulder messenger bag with lots of badges pinned on and a super hero buckle belt.

For the chunky knit, it’s the geek at play, which usually means a computer game.
Quality Knitwear’s pure wool Saint George jumper fits the bill whilst playing dungeons and dragons. At £40 the price won’t scorch your wallet. www.qualityknitwear.co.uk

And for the designer geek with a touch of ‘Black Magic’ go for Specialised textile knitwear Designer Am Golhar‘s ‘Blake’ angora blend polo jumper with thick black and grey stripes. Made in trellis stitch for texture. Price £114. Swathe yourself all over in soft wool for that cosy feeling and team with her ‘Thomas’ cable bottoms at £106.

www.am-golhar.com
Email for sales enquiries on info@am-golhar.com

The Argyle Sweater

This cheerful sweater with its pattern of diamonds in a diagonal checkerboard arrangement is thought to originate from Argyll in Western Scotland. However we can say for certain that Pringle of Scotland popularised the design in the 1920’s.

And it became the golfer’s favourite when the trend setter Duke of Windsor wore this pattern on his jersey and long socks whilst partaking in the sport.

The finer knits have the edge here for the classic look. But to get away from the golfing persona , Matalan’s chunky jumper  gives a more youthful take on the pattern.

Matalan by PR shots

And Quality Knitwear’s Solitaire vintage jumper brings quirkiness to the pattern . Plus a diamond catch at £36 

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The Chunky Hunky Knits- This time the Cable Guys

The Cable Guys look hunky in the chunky knits, but more of a ‘geek’ look in the finer yarns.

French Connection

Both are a good trendy look, but if you’re going for the hunky look it has to be a chunky knit. This is good for the slimmer guys but for the more rounded guys -why add unnecessary bulk the cables will create?

Musto Summer coast knit- www.musto.com

So either go for a sweater which isn’t all cable stitch. Musto’s Summer Coast knit just has the cable stitch around the shoulders and upper arms, taking the bulk away from the tummy area and drawing the eye towards your shoulders. www.musto.com

Jackson jumper - www.qualityknitwear.co.uk

Or avoid the cable knits all together. Quality Knitwear’s khaki/orange Jackson jumper shows a hand knitted plain stocking stitch is just as effective. Price £60.www.qualityknitwear.co.uk

Ashton & Logan www.am-golhar.com

Specialised textile knitwear Designer Am Golhar shows you can be a double chunky hunk proving that layering is not just for the finer knits. Here we have the hand knitted ‘Logan’ cable crew neck sweater in camel at £238 and the angora blend ‘Ashton’ rib cardigan in dark chocolate at £136. www.am-golhar.com
At the moment her collection is only stocked in Milan (those lucky Italians) but you can email for sales enquiries on info@am-golhar.com

Chunky hunky knitwear - the Aran

Aran – The typical ‘hunk’ of the chunky knits.

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Originating from the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland, the Aran is the younger more enterprising brother of the Gansey. Not as hard working, this sweater relies on his rugged blond looks and thicker wool to attract outside buyers to give the families on the island more income. He probably never went out to sea with the fishermen as his bulkier and stiffer style restricted movement, leaving this to his leaner and more flexible brother the Gansey. The traditional blond colour was due to the sweater being made from undyed sheep’s wool.
He does have one party trick – he can absorb 30% of his weight in water before feeling wet. And also draws water vapour away from the body keeping the wearer warm and dry.
This style with its pattern stitch and worn in a light colour will add bulk so good for the skinny guy.
And it may not make you more rounded guys in to hunks but what’s wrong with the soft cuddly teddy bear look? Go for the Aran cardigan in a darker colour which will be more slimming with its v neck front.
For one off vintage knitwear pieces visit www.qualityknitwear.co.uk .
They only stock retro and vintage knitwear including the classic Aran. This cardigan called ’These Loving Arms’ is selling at £45 and comes in large with tortoise shell buttons. But don’t worry if you are pipped at the post with this one as they do have other Arans online.

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