Breeze Through Summer in Handcrafted Crochet Knits
The art of craftsmanship swept the spring 2020 runways, via raffia spun into handbags, natural or upcycled materials turned ready-to-wear, and plenty of humble hand-knits. More specifically, casual crochet separates in neutral shades were seen on the runways at Isabel Marant, Fendi, Loewe, and Altuzarra, channeling the epitome of laid-back summer style. These intricate pieces don’t lean too heavily into bohemian or festival-inspired style. Rather they take on sophisticated and modern silhouettes, including the ever-popular polo knit, a straight-leg trouser, a minimalist-inspired scoop-neck tank, and, naturally, an everyday cardigan. And in soothing neutrals they embrace an easy-to-wear color palette compared to the statement-making styles you’d often associate with crochet.
As “real clothes” seem more and more daunting these days, a soft and comfortable crochet outfit feels like an easy, in-between approach to getting dressed this summer. Slip into a pair of loose-knit drawstring shorts or trousers while lounging around at home or over a one-piece when heading to the beach. Combat chilly, air-conditioned rooms with a crochet-knit sweater. For one-step dressing on weekends, slip into a handcrafted dress, and for record-high-temperature days, go for loosely interlocked tops to help optimize full-breeze potential.
Take a neutral approach to crochet this summer, and stay cool in these 15 crafty knits.
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