From yarn to runway: Crochet and knitwear make a cool fashion comeback


With easy, feminine charm, this number fits right in whether you’re out at a garden party or off to a stylish getaway. Photo: Kate Spade

With their boho-chic appeal and vintage aesthetic, anything crochet or knitted is perfect for a laidback look, or when you want to level up your outfit with just the right amount of style and texture.

What’s more, they can be very versatile, being made into sweaters, cardigans, dresses, and even swimwear and bags!

Better yet, if it’s something that is handmade by you from start to finish, now that is something to cherish even more.

More than anything, it would be your contribution towards supporting the growing sustainability movement.

Whichever you choose, DIY or designer-done, crochet and knitwear are making strong appearances on the latest runways, with lighter yarns and breezy, openwork designs just right for sunny days.

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The delicate beauty of this sheer dress is made even more striking by the scattered purple crochet detailing providing a beautiful contrast. Photo: Instagram/Zara
The delicate beauty of this sheer dress is made even more striking by the scattered purple crochet detailing providing a beautiful contrast. Photo: Instagram/Zara
Perfect for warm-weather wanderings is a creation from French brand Maje in the form of a crochet mini dress in sunshine yellow.

With its floral openwork design, the dress is airy and eye-catching and comes with a matching handbag in contrasting green.

A similar floral openwork number possibly crochet or at least crochet-inspired and definitely on trend can be had from Kate Spade.

The gorgeous cloud white shade piece spells feminine ease and is something that can be worn from garden parties to getaways.

Brimming with effortless charm, this truly is a blooming beauty.

Threaded with artisanal spirit is a sheer dress from high street label Zara.

In a sunset orange shade, the diaphanous design is beautifully enhanced with purple crochet accents scattered across parts of the dress, lending a pretty contrast.

For a casual yet cool vibe, check out A/X Armani Exchange’s knit t-shirt in neutral beige, topped off with a matching hat.

Paired with a flowy pants with skirt overlay, the knit number wears well with everything from jeans to skirts and trousers.

A timeless staple with endless styling potential.

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Who says knits aren’t for evening? Just ask Lebanese designer Elie Saab and he’ll have an answer ready.

For a style that is equal parts casual and glamorous, the designer proposes a sparkly, beaded skirt worn with a knit turtleneck.

A thin leather belt cinches the deal for evening chic.

Italy’s Max Mara offers an oversized cableknit sweater in beige with gold accents that looks so comfy and seriously chic worn over a white shirt or styled on its own like a short dress.

As the cool kids would say, ‘cosy but make it fashion’.

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