The image of Freddy Krueger was successful for the creators of the film “A Nightmare on Elm Street” so well that even three decades after the premiere it remains recognizable and interesting. He inspires artists and photographers to create various art objects, and the souvenir industry even today cannot do without this charismatic maniac. Halloween costumes occupy a special place, based on the well-known Freddy. Moreover, at first glance it is easy to recognize even those who have not seen the film, and indeed do not get carried away with the topic of horrors.
Freddy Krueger's sweater, his glove with blades and a hat are a great idea for a fancy dress for a theme party. The story of the image deserves no less attention.
External features
The premiere of the first series of the picture took place in 1984. Many first saw Freddy not on the big screen, but on TV - often with noise and color distortion. Therefore, even today, disputes about what color was originally Freddy Krueger's sweater did not subside? Some argue that red-black, others - red-green. The filmmakers make no secret of this information and confirm the second version. Moreover, as it turns out, the selection of colors is deeply symbolic. The contrasting combination of red and green, and even in the form of horizontal stripes, looks inharmonious, hard to perceive, evokes negative emotions. And what could be better for the appearance of the most terrible maniac of all time?
Another important feature is form. At first glance, you can see that Freddie wears oversize, but not total. The sweater is a little too big for him, and in addition it is also stretched.
By the way, the state of cinema clothes of a maniac cannot be called ideal. In some scenes, a stretched throat and cuffs are found, and in some places the edges are pierced with “arrows” with loose disheveled loops. From time to time, slots, undoubtedly left by victims of a madman, fall into the frame. Those who work on creating a believable outfit in the style of Freddy Krueger should consider these features.
The appearance of sweaters in the film
After so many years have passed since the filming began, it is difficult to reliably establish all the details. There are many versions of where Freddy Krueger got his sweater. To get to the truth, it is better to listen to the creators of the movie. According to them, according to the idea, Freddie was supposed to appear in front of the cameras in a long- coat black coat , however, in the bustle of the set, this detail was lost. But no one was going to stop shooting, and it was decided to urgently seek an alternative. Replacing the cloak was the striped sweater of one of the crew members, which his lover had made with his own hand. The young man willingly agreed to donate the thing for the benefit of cinema, because, according to him, he didn’t like that sweater, but he had to put it on for the joy of the lady of the heart. How could he have guessed at that moment that this thing would become truly cult!
Ahead of Halloween: Image Ideas
Today, horror lovers are happy to try on the image of a maniac from Elm Street. Manufacturers of costumes and paraphernalia for the holidays are happy to play along with them, filling the market not only with men's sweaters, but also with women's knitted dresses, sweatshirts, T-shirts and even swimwear decorated with red-green creepy stripes, the same as Freddy Krueger's sweater was cut.
The history of the image, which we already know, suggests that the same sweater was hand-knitted. Want maximum credibility? Choose models related manually. By the way, this idea can be realized even on your own.
Suitable accessories
But how to complement the image? After all, no matter how spectacular and recognizable a Freddy Krueger sweater would be, you can not do without suitable accessories. You can get inspiration in the same place - in the film. Put on a black hat with small brim. Shoe bulky shoes, for example, berets with rivets. If you manage to get a mask of a terrible, burned face - success is simply inevitable.
Well, do not forget about the glove like Freddy’s. Similar things can be found in many stores of carnival costumes, and, in extreme cases, to do it yourself - it will not be difficult. To do this, you will need an old glove, nail scissors, several plastic picnic knives, a strong thread and silver paint in a bottle. To build an awesome, but absolutely safe design, fantasy will help. Cut the excess length of the knife handles, paint them and attach gloves to the fingers.
DIY Freddy Kruger sweater
If you are a needlewoman, and dream of a maniac red-green sweater, rather get to work. Try knitting a Freddy Krueger sweater. The scheme that comes in handy when creating an elastic band can be as follows:
- Simple elastic 1x1. This is the simplest way for which no cheat sheets are needed. Just alternate the reverse and front loops, keeping the stripes.
- English gum 1x1. In the first row, alternate the loops, and in the second, knit all the front ones, then double crochet, and remove the wrong ones. On the front side of the canvas, you will get large front loops and small frequent wrong seams. Everything will be the other way around.
Knit with an elastic band 10-12 cm, and then go to the front surface. How wide should be the strip, you decide. In the original, they were about 10 cm each.
This kind of thing can be a great start for a beginner in knitting. Its pattern is extremely simple, and all the flaws will look very logical. You can even specifically close the throat with uneven elongated loops.
Stylist Tips
Freddy Krueger's sweater, as well as any thing that reminds him, will always look ambiguous. Do not shock colleagues and come to work in this form. Of course, this rule does not concern you if you work, for example, as a rock star. In this case, you can put on any experiments, as the famous outrageous Kurt Cobain did.
In everyday life, such a thing will look inappropriate, frivolous, and maybe even threatening. But for the holiday, a crazy red-green sweater Freddy can be a great idea. Believe me, it will provide you with the close attention of friends who will certainly want the same.