Hooked: How crochet became fashionβs hottest trend
The handicraft has shaken off its associations with blankets and tea cosies and is a hit with Love Islanders, Taylor Swift β and retailers
Crochet is usually associated with multicoloured granny blankets tossed over the back of a sofa. But recently, the homespun craft has pivoted to fashionβs hottest trend. From high-end stores to high street, hype for the handicraft is everywhere, spanning womenswear and menβs.
Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, were photographed earlier this week leaving a London restaurant in his and hers crochet looks. At Glastonbury, baseball caps and denim cutoffs have been overtaken by crochet bucket hats and skirts.
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