Of all the activities that we picked up during lockdown, from baking sourdough to growing a green thumb, knitting seems to be the only hobby lingering as the world reopens. But crochet has come a long way from being your granny’s favourite pastime. If you’re looking to add bright colours and playful textures to your wardrobe, look no further than this craftcore essential.
The kitschy knit, rooted in nostalgia, is making its way into the mainstream for a summer of revenge dressing. While the certified going-out dress of the season is the slinky, strappy LBD, crochet is the go-to for warm sunny days when you want to keep things casual and fun or need a happy mood-lift. And yes, it’s celebrity-approved.
Katie Holmes and Gigi Hadid were both spotted about town sporting crochet tops from Mango, while Rihanna was seen in a custom crochet dress which she paired with matching Bottega Veneta mesh heels. But the biggest advocate for the homespun trend is Kamala Harris’s stepdaughter Ella Emhoff, who shares her crochet creations on Instagram and has even launched a knitwear collaboration with Batsheva that includes a bag and two tops.
Pair a crochet crop top with high-waist flared denims for the ultimate ’70s vibe à la Katie Holmes, or layer it over a T-shirt for a cheerful look. Heading to the beach? Take cues from Bella Hadid, who looks cute as a button in her Memorial Day bucket hat, or Kylie Jenner, who was seen soaking up the sun in a pearl-embellished Alameda Turquesa crochet bikini. Janhvi Kapoor's top is perfect for poolside lounging, and Sara Ali Khan modelled how the trend can serve as a cover-up.
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