Celebrities in Crochet

One thing about being in the vintage fashion industry, it's not a problem if you're behind the times. In fact, it's necessary.

Last October I posted about my surprise at how popular crochet was, and featured Jennifer Lopez in amazing pair of crochet shorts and midriff baring top. Last week I was having my hair done and browsing trashy mags, as you do, and I noticed Paris Hilton sporty a gorgeous crochet dress/coverup. This got me thinking, what other celebrities like crochet?  I googled a whole lot of photos, which told me that crochet was really popular in 2011! Only two years too late.

This is what, or rather, who, I found:

Beyoncé loved it so much, she bought it in two colours.

Cate Blanchett does granny squares

with style - artsy and classy.

I can't imagine anyone else getting

away with this one.

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Eva Longoria's dress is just exquisite. I wish I had the pattern (again!). Classy, cool and pretty.

Kourtney Kardashian's mini dress is almost as cute as her little boy.

Miranda Kerr's mini is cuter (or not) than her big boy, Orlando, depending on who you ask.

 

Selena Gomez and her version of the cute mini:





I wonder if any of these gals knows a crochet hook from a knitting needle.





And, finally, Paris Hilton, not in the dress I saw which inspired this article. I can't believe there's no photo of the white one, but this black one is very similar. Clearly, she has a wardrobe full of them, not to mention the famous trikini.

 

I bet there's an army of granny's out there trying to replicate the pattern for this onesie.
If I find it, I'll let you know.

Crochet In Fashion

http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageKnitPatterns

Before starting my Etsy shop and my blog, I had no idea how popular crochet was these days. I thought it was only me who liked it. The most popular items in my shop have been crocheted glove patterns and crocheted cushion and pillow cases. Most of the people who favourite this glove pattern can't crochet, but wish they could!



https://www.etsy.com/listing/101194284/crocheted-gloves-1940s




This gorgeous pattern for filet crochet gloves was published in the 40s, and everyone seems to love it.  No doubt, some people have weddings in mind, too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jennifer Lopez in Crochet

Did you see Jennifer Lopez in her fabulous white crochet shorts and crop top earlier this year? Take a look.
http://www.oohlalablog.com/celebrity-style/2012/08/jennifer-15/

She looks wonderful in the white crochet with her enviable tan and great body. It made me wish I had the pattern for this outfit (as well as the body and the tan!) Not everyone could wear white so well, and it would be interesting to see this outfit in different colours. It made me think to look back in some of the old books from the 70s when crochet was really hip, to see if I could find anything similar. Sadly, I have not yet found a pattern for shorts - although I do have quite a few patterns for knitted knickers (scanties) from the 30s and 40s which could do in a pinch.

However, I did find these fabulous patterns which I thought I would share.

Daring, no knickers please skirt



Flower Power Crochet

Patons jumpsuit, late 70s

 Look at this gorgeous dress, I can see it being worn today. You can't see in the poor quality image, but she is also wearing white fish net stockings. Fabulous.

Woman's Day, 1968



New Idea, 1976



And here is one of my all time favourites, the sun top with optional sunhat crown. I always meant to make it and never did.

So, the gear, the cushion covers and the pillow cases are super popular. Now, bring on the doiley revival!