Personally, I feel crotchet never truly went out of style. Blankets, scarves and clothes in general have been crocheted for years, quietly holding their place in fashion. I even attempted to take up crocheting and knitting a while back when I had some free time, mostly as a way to avoid the gym. Nothing against the gym – just an unused membership and a lack of energy in that department. However, I got overwhelmed by the variety of needles and the amount of time required to master different patterns and techniques – even for something as simple as a beanie.
That’s why the recent rise of colourful crochet bags has really caught my attention.
Images courtesy of @sloanethelabel
Crotchet isn’t anything new, of course. I’ve always associated it with handmade gifts like beanies, lovingly crafted and given to family members during Christmas or birthdays. But fashion is nothing if not about evolution, and this trend is a perfect example. Some brands have taken crochet beyond cute holiday gifts, transforming it into vibrant, eye-catching accessories that are now worth signing up for waitlists – and possibly even rivalling designer bags when it comes to completing an outfit. Sorry Coach Teri Shoulder Bag, there’s a new sheriff in town – I’m joking of course, I love my Coach bag!
I came across Sloane The Label on TikTok, and the ‘og sloane in st tropez pink’ clutch (seen below) immediately made it onto my wish list. The bag’s simplicity, combined with its rich colour, is stunning. Other brands like ShennyStitches, OliveAvenue, and StudioLotNl are also creating beautifully coloured crochet bags. And we’re not just talking about one type of bag—these brands are making everything from laptop bags and clutch bags to shoulder and mini bags. It seems like the possibilities are endless when crochet needles and yarn are involved. Personally, I’d use the clutch from Sloane The Label (seen below) as a makeup bag.
Move to Slow Fashion
Beyond the creativity, many brands such as the ones mentioned earlier are committed to slow fashion in their production process. For example, Sloane The Label uses sustainable materials to create their bags. I was particularly impressed when they transformed a pile of old denim jeans sourced from charities in the UK into yarn to make bags (seen below).
Images courtesy of @sloanethelabel
Look at the material! (literally). The appeal of handmade/custom items is definitely heightening—there’s just something special about owning items that are one-of-a-kind. I also wonder if this type of crotchet will extend to hats and other clothing. I’d definitely like to see that.
Hope you enjoyed reading and catch you in the next post!