Not Your Grandma's Crochet and Knitwear

Everyone from Carolina Herrera to Oscar de la Renta had crochet sidling down the Spring 2019 runways. It’s the perfect fabric for this time of year, just on the cusp of getting warm. From blacks to brights, sweaters to dresses, there are no real rules when it comes to crochet fabric. You can take them from music festivals as is or church if you layer mindfully. We’ve rounded up some of the cutest crochet pieces ever stitched together. These boho peekaboo looks all have one thing in common: They’re nothing like your grandma used to make.

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Crochet and Knitwear

Self Portrait

Crochet Mini Dress, $246 at FWRD

Yes, the knit is unfussy, but the details are simply stunning. We're loving the lacy ruffles on the arms.
Urban Outfitters

Camilla Crochet Lace-Up Maxi Dress, $89 at Urban Outfitters

From beach to dinner, this dress takes you everywhere.
Jil Sander

Crochet Cotton Dress, $1,760 at mytheresa.com

This sunny yellow is the It color for spring and the sleeveless silhouette is perfect for warm spring days.
Intimately

Shea Printed Slip, $88 at Free People

Easy, breezy style in a trapeze dress with crochet details at the top.
Forever 21

Crochet Crop Top, $15.90 at Forever 21

Even for those of us who are not 21, this would be amazing with some high-waisted jean shorts to bum around in for the summer.
Marc Jacobs

Crocheted Cotton Top, $295 at Net-a-Porter

It might get awkward when we're ALL wearing this to music festivals, so we'll have to take turns.
IRO

Unctuous Crochet Cold-Shoulder Sweater, $430 at Bergdorf Goodman

This one's for you Northern girls who still need something to keep you toasty as well as chic.
Prada

Logo-Knit Crochet Sleeveless Top, $510 at Barneys

The blue scoop neck is gorgeous on its own or over literally anything, but it's that knit logo on the back that steals the show.
Robin Piccone

Eivissa Crochet One-Piece Swimsuit, $148 at Anthropologie

Classy and sexy in one suit? This one's for the country club, girls.
Becca

Color Play Crochet Belted One-Piece Swimsuit, $128 at Macy's

Belted swimwear is on the upswing in a big way and you are hitting two major trends with this suit featuring sheer insets. Bonus: It's super flattering, too.
KIINI

Ro Bikini Top ($165) and Ro Boyshort Bottom ($130) at KIINI

Can you tell how much we're diggin' on yellow yet? This crochet trim suit is fun and makes us yearn for the yacht.
Oscar de la Renta

Floral-Embroidered Crochet-Paneled Linen Midi Dress, $4,590 at Moda Operandi

If you've ever wanted to wear a work of art, here is your chance.