Faced with growing expectations from luxury customers in terms of eco-responsibility and authenticity, many luxury brands are featuring crochet details in their fashion collections. This is as much about capitalizing on the underlying Do It Yourself (DIY) trend, a consequence of the quest for more conscious consumption advocated by the younger generations, as it is about celebrating craftsmanship once again.
Net bags, tops, oversized sweaters, long dresses: the crochet trend, which has been everywhere this summer, from clothing to fashion accessories, is continuing into the fall.
This shows that crochet is no longer just for making doilies. Today, crochet is opening up to creativity and color. The only limit seems to be the imagination.
A community that is far from old school
Crochet takes its name from the needle used, which has a notch and a curved end. It differs from knitting, which requires two straight needles, and the type of stitch produced and the final appearance of the fabric are not the same.
While the method had its heyday in the 1970s, it is making a comeback that is more colorful and imaginative than ever, as seen in the crochet patterns on Happy Wool, in line with the boho-chic trend.
For new aficionados, most of whom discovered this ancient technique during the COVID years, it’s as much about creating unique pieces that reflect their personality as it is about relieving everyday stress.
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