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0 Crochet is back in fashion again. After falling out of favour in the 1980s due to changing lifestyles and the increased availability of machine-made woollen products, a whole new generation is picking up crochet hooks and giving it a try.
Brought back into the public consciousness by yarn bombing in the late noughties, crochet and knitting enjoyed a resurgence in popularity during the pandemic years. This phenomenon was widely covered by news organisations including the BBC.
New beginnings
Online specialist outlets such as woolcouturecompany.com saw the opportunity to showcase luxurious contemporary designs for seasoned enthusiasts, whilst at the same time providing easy crochet blanket kits which contain everything a beginner would need to create a stylish crochet blanket. But there are more reasons for crocheting a blanket than just having needed something to do during lockdown.
More than a hobby
Besides having the freedom to choose the colours and designs for your blanket, the act of crocheting itself is a soothing, mindful activity. Whatever your level of expertise, you can challenge yourself to create more complex designs or stick to simple patterns you can repeat whilst watching TV.
The benefits are immediate. You’ll notice the warmth from your growing blanket before you’ve even finished it, and you can look forward to curling up under it once it’s complete.
Whether your blanket is for yourself or is intended as a gift, the satisfaction of learning a new skill is difficult to beat. Once you’ve completed a project you can be proud of, you’ll be eager to plan the next, whether it’s from a design online or a design of your own.
Crochet has shaken off its dated, 20th-century image and has re-emerged as a relaxing, modern pastime that will be around for years to come.
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