So what exactly is a Snood?

The chenille snood comes in many different colors, is comfortable and has a soft touch.

So what exactly is a Snood?

The term “Snood” causes quite a bit of confusion, and rightly so. For years, different people have used the term “snood” to mean different things. So lets try  clearing up some of the confusion, and perhaps give a drop of background information on what a Hair Snood really is.

The term “snood’ is used to  refer to 3 separate thing.

1) Snood scarfs are used to describe tubular scarfs, these snood scarfs were especially popular with English Soccer (football) players until they were banned in 2001 by the sports governing body for being a danger to the players.

2) The term “snood” also refers to a 1 inch silk ribbon that was worn in Scotland in the late 19th century worn by unmarried girls and typically braided into the hair.

3) The Hair Snood is the form of snood that we are most interested in and as you guessed is actually a Hair Covering. A Hair Snood is basically a bag-like or sock like garment designed and sewn to wear on ones hair.

Now, most snoods you see now-a-days are crocheted. However, it did not start out like that . When it first started out snood head coverings were made from cloth or net fabric. And many of them were elaborately decorated with bows and ribbons. Gradually, they went out of style until WW2 when once agin women turned to them as headcoverings since the material used to make them was not rationed as the material used to make hats was. In fact, Snoods became a patriotic symbol! Now Snoods have remained as a popular headcovering for women looking to cover their hair for modesty reasons as well as for women looking for a hairnet to wear when working with food, canteen or hospital. A major difference between women wearing hair snoods for religious purposes and women wearing them as  Hair Nets is whether or not they have a lining. Women who choose Hair Snoods as a religious headcover will often ensure they are lined in order to be certain no hair will show through. Such is not the case in women wearing snoods as hairnets. Lately, the Chenille snood has come into style as a it is extremely soft to the touch and available in a wide variety of colors.

( Sources include Scottish Weading Dreams, Wikipedia, and Wise Geek)

By: B. Levi

The Head Covering Wardrobe Part III: Crochet Snoods – More Than You Think.

Why devote a whole post to Crochet Snoods?

Well, Crochet Snoods probably have the most misconceptions of any Womens Headcovering.

What are some of the common misconceptions out there about snoods?

First off many women are under the impression that a crochet snood is a crochet snood and thats that, there are just  not that many choices out there.

 Big misconception.

The wide range of patterns and styles that are available in crochet snoods is in unbelievable.

Of course there are the basics in the crochet snood department, what we call “the bread and butter of crochet snoods” which include the Fineknit Crochet Snood a really   simple and basic crochet snood thats great for casual wear, and there is the more dressy Belgium Knit Crochet Snood that is available both in medium length and long.

A “newer” style  crochet snood which has quickly become one of the hottest selling crochets  ( our last shipment sold out in under a month!) Is the Pearl Crochet Snood, the textured ribbon like weave with a slight sheen gives this snood a more sporty and younger look which has made it a really popular crochet.

The Azhur Knit Crochet Snood,  is a more “sophisticated design” than the  basic crochet it’s weave is larger then the basic fineknit Crochet Snood but smaller then the Belgium Knit which is a great advantage for those with young children constantly pulling at the wide weave of the Belgium! All in all the Azhur Knit is a more Dressy Crochet Snood that’s great for special occasions.

I think we’ve dispelled the notion that there is a lack of variety in the “crochet snood’ department so now let’s move on to…..

Misconception #2

“Crochet Snoods have no life, no real color”

Nothing can be further from the truth then this wide spread  misconception. Aside from the wide range of colors that Crochets are available from Baby Blue to Maroon to Black there are a range of Crochet Snoods that are made in a number of unique and lively Designs.

First off we have the Fineknit with color stitching on the band. Basically it’s a black crochet snood with a fineknit weave that is framed with two soft bands of color. On MyHeadcoverings.com we currently have 3 colors to chose from Baby Blue, White, and Maroon.

 Another example of a really unique snood with personality is a new one from S.G Baretim the Beaded Crochet Snood this crochet is currently  available in three colors Black, Brown, and Grey. The beads turn this basic crochet snood into a really fun and unique headcovering!

Okay I think we cleared up a couple of the basic misconceptions of Crochet Snoods, Stay tuned for our next post as we dig deeper into Crochet Snoods!

The Head Covering Wardrobe Part II: Sleep

Cotton Blend Snoods: Great for Sleep!

As we continue our discussion of what you can do to make your Head Coverings last longer, we turn to another source of frequent wear and tear on women’s headcoverings, and in a word it is ….

…Sleep

Yes, you got it; sleep is relaxing and rejuvenating for you as a person but not for your snood, pre-tied bandana or other headcovering! There are many women who cover their hair even when sleeping. Unfortunately, head coverings worn even when you sleep tend to undergo unnecessary wear and tear.

In light of the above mentioned problem it is recommended that you designate a different headcovering for sleeping time than the ones you use for daily wear.

Now, when choosing a “sleep head covering”, comfort and durability are the top priorities.

We have found that the Cotton Blend Snood from Rose Enterprise  is the one headcovering that really fits the bill for this purpose.

Since it’s made out of cotton it’s quite cool and comfortable while at the same time Cotton Blend Snoods are quite durable and of good quality.

The comfort of this particular snood makes it ideal for more than just sleeping in. Many women complain that Snoods and other Head Coverings are too tight and stuffy to wear when they are cooking or working in a hot Kitchen.

The answer to this as well is: Go Cotton Blend!

The comfort is great and they have room to “breathe”.

For more info on the cotton blend snood you can check out the product info page at MyHeadcoverings.com!

Hey, let us know what you think. If you cover your hair when you sleep what do you wear?