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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Chloe Mac Donnell

SHOCKING: Hooked how crochet became fashion s hottest trend - What They Never Told You

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (only his shirt showing)  in crochet ensembles.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce leave a party in London in crochet ensembles. Photograph: CH/SplashNews.com

Crochet is usually associated with multicoloured granny blankets tossed over the back of a sofa. But recently, the homespun craft has pivoted to fashion’s hottest trend. From high-end stores to high street, hype for the handicraft is everywhere, spanning womenswear and men’s.

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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