Shop the Trend: Crochet

By Chrissy Rutherford 06/15/11 at 04:00 PM

A crocheted motorcycle style jacket is a fresh (and way-cool) take on knits, and great for those chilly summer evenings. Alexander Wang Cropped Crochet Jacket, $595;net-a-porter.com
Crochet can in fact be edgy. Show some skin in this tulip skirt with crochet panels. ALICE by Temperley Suzette Panelled Crochet Skirt, $178; my-wardrobe.com
A sexy update to the sweet knit dress. Pair this form-fitting silhouette with a pair of classic black heels. Burberry Prorsum Crochet Strap Dress, $1,645; mytheresa.com
Metallic detailing and a stacked heel make these shoes va-va-voom hot. House of Harlow 1960 Crocheted Open-Toe Pumps, $157; saks.com
A shot of electric blue adds the perfect jolt of color to your wardrobe. Isabel Marant Crochet Tank Top, $244; farfetch.com
Why save the knits for your clothes? This brass cuff encased in a weblike crochet lends a tough-girl chic to your look. Jensen-Conroy Encased Brass 2” Cuff, $276; lagarconne.com
Blend textures with this leather and knit satchel. It’s the ideal summer work bag. Nanette Lepore Crochet and Leather Satchel, $535; zapposcouture.com
Channel your childhood of rope bracelets with this crochet, metal, and pearl necklace. Understatedly glamorous. 3.1. Phillip Lim Tubular Long Jagger Necklace, $245; blueandcream.com
Try this unique artisanal-looking crochet skirt for work by adding a blazer and black leather sandals. Rag & Bone Pelham Crocheted Skirt, $508; net-a-porter.com
We love the unexpected crochet details on these leather and cork wedges. Bright, bold, and completely fun. Tory Burch Lucian Crochet Wedge, $395; toryburch.com
Going from work to drinks? Rock this crochet dress with wooden wedges and funky accessories. Topshop Kntted Dark Rose Crochet Shift, $125; topshop.com
This strapless dress is a stay-cool option for your elegant summer evening needs. Tibi Lo Bello Crocheted Dress, $400; net-a-porter.com

We’re going crazy for knits. That’s right, knits—in summer. No, our air conditioning hasn’t been cranked up that high. Crochet, macramé—even tatting—these weaves are fun and bold, and not just for clothes this season.

And if you just can’t fully embrace a crocheted dress, no worries: Woven wonders take shape across all categories, from shoes (in bright yellow!) to moto-shaped jackets to jewelry. And it’s the modern styling that give these pieces their handcrafted appeal, without a handicraft feel. In fact, they’re unexpectedly cool and even—dare we say it?—edgy.

Check out our top picks (above), and don't miss even more crocheted pieces below.

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