Dawn Koh on how to pull off the crochet trend fashionably

This season's cosiest and most imaginative trend can be easily styled with everyday looks

By Lena Kamarudin - 13 Apr 2022

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Crochet pieces are getting crazier and craftier. Alberta Ferretti’s macrame blouse – which came with an exaggerated fringe hemline and was paired with trousers and an oversized coat – made us rethink our office outfit pairings. As did Joseph Altuzarra, who styled a bohemian crochet top over a serious white work suit.

Other designers had more casual and colourful iterations, like a fringed crochet maxi dress at Etro. New York-based designer Gabriela Hearst worked on multicolour crochet patchwork motifs (based on an abstract painting that she and her children drew) together with Madres & Artesanas Tex, a Bolivian collective dedicated to the production of high-quality handmade fabrics.

I think many people shy away from crochet thinking it unfashionable or hard to style. On the contrary, I think it’s actually pretty easy to pull off. For a more current take on the trend, start with a crochet dress and pair it with socks and loafers.

Dawn Koh, co-founder of Chalk Farm

A crochet vest worn over a blazer is a great look for dress down Fridays in the office

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Not keen on a full crochet dress? Try it in small doses ala crochet patchwork patterns on a classic LBD

Credit: Gabriela Hearst

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A pair of metallic trousers gives the crochet top a more modern spin

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Crochet Bucket Hat, $65.90

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A version of this story was first published in the March 2022 issue of Her World. Additional reporting by Khong Yawen.

Dawn Koh on how to pull off the crochet trend fashionably

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A crochet vest worn over a blazer is a great look for dress down Fridays in the office

Not keen on a full crochet dress? Try it in small doses ala crochet patchwork patterns on a classic LBD

A pair of metallic trousers gives the crochet top a more modern spin

Striped Crocheted Mini Dress, $879, AGR

Beach Break Striped Crocheted Hat, $657, Alanui

Crochet Headscarf, $14.95, H&M

Flower Vest, USD$240 (SGD $327.24), Myracle

Tulipano Crochet Midi Dress, $646, STAUD

Ecru Crochet Vest, $49.90, Zara

Hayden Cropped Crocheted Halterneck Top, $576, Sea

Vivien Patchwork Crochet-knit Mini Skirt, $446, Batsheva

Straight Trousers in Olive Green, $84.95, H&M

Knit Dress with fringing, $69.90, Zara

Malen Cropped Crocheted Halterneck Top, $524, Miguelina

Knitted Pencil Skirt, $64.95, H&M

Crochet Detail Shirt, $69.90, Zara

Bucket Crochet Bag, $39.90, Mango

Crochet Bucket Hat, $65.90

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