Do you guys actually go along with this trendy stuff?

Hi, everyone!
I’m scrolling through Pinterest and Instagram right now, and all I see are crocheted capelets over blouses with puff sleeves, granny stitches in patina blue, and ’70s nostalgia to go with it. Not for warmth, but just to spruce up the outfit.
I’m honestly torn about this.
On the one hand, I think the idea is charming because a capelet like that can be finished in two evenings, and it finally gives you a reason to dig out those lovely leftover yarn scraps from the box. On the other hand, I wonder if I’ll still be wearing it in two years, or if it’ll just be hanging in the closet next to the granny vest I absolutely had to have back in 2023.
What do you think? Does anyone already have one on their needles or even finished? And most importantly… Will you actually wear it, or will it just be a “nice photo, worn once at Easter”? I’m about to cast on and need either a nudge or someone to talk me out of it.
Best wishes.

If you enjoy crocheting it and might actually wear it once, that’s reason enough. Get crocheting!
Whether it’s trendy or not, I couldn’t care less. But if I like something in the moment and feel like making it, that’s reason enough for me. Nothing lasts forever.

I crochet or knit whatever I like.
If it happens to be a trend, that’s fine too.

But I don’t do it just because it’s a trend.

99.9% of the time, trends just pass me by—no matter what they are. I knit and sew whatever I like and whatever suits me, whether it’s trendy or not.

Best, Inge

For me, as a designer, it’s important to spot upcoming trends and then, ideally, translate them into simple patterns or videos with my own personal touch.
That’s what keeps it exciting… fashion changes… but the hobby stays the same.


 

As Petra already wrote: Designers’ job is to spot trends and turn them into something for the wider public. If you only knit or sew for yourself and your family, you can use trends to stay one step ahead of the crowd.

Often, though, it makes more sense to ignore “flash-in-the-pan” trends and focus on styles that can be worn for longer. Besides, some trends are so hideous that they should be forgotten as quickly as possible. I’m thinking, for example, of Taylor Swift’s crochet dress. Even she looked terrible in it (for my taste). 

When a trend like this pops up on my screen and is being pushed from all sides, it doesn’t leave me completely unaffected. That’s the whole point of advertising, after all. But I don’t jump on the bandwagon just because it’s being suggested to me from every angle. Over the years, I’ve developed my own style and know exactly what suits me (and others) and what doesn’t.

If I were a designer and had to create next year’s fashion collection, I’d have to deal with the trends—or whatever’s being hyped up—whether I personally like them or not. But for myself, I can decide what I like and what I don’t. So, as far as I’m concerned, advertising and the runways of the world can showcase whatever they want. To each their own.

Best regards, Ina

The best recent example… those little, thin scarves:
Almost every designer has come up with their own take on them.
They’re popular, quick to make, and look great when worn.
Of course, it would be even better if you could start a new trend with your own work, but that’s never something you can plan—it’s the fine art of
DOING THE RIGHT THING AT THE RIGHT TIME ;) 👍
 

Trend or not, it’s not a must-have. But everything comes back around somehow.
I enjoy crocheting these pieces—I wear some of them or give them away as gifts.
And granny blankets never go out of style. Crocheted blankets always find a use.

Otherwise, if you enjoy it, just go for it.

Hi 🌼 What kind of scarf are you talking about? Sewn, crocheted, etc.?
I’m curious.
LG bb

With this little scarf, anything is possible… you just wrap it around your neck once and tie a simple knot in the front… super easy 

Hi everyone, and thanks!
Once again… sweaters that pretend to be two sweaters layered on top of each other. So, a shirt collar and a hem knitted in, sometimes even two sleeves showing, so it looks like a cardigan over a tank top.
I’m torn on this. On the one hand, I think it’s pretty clever because you don’t have to worry about coordinating outfits in the morning and still look like you put some effort into it. On the other hand, I wonder if it wouldn’t be easier to just wear two regular sweaters layered over each other, and whether the extra work is really worth the effect—or if it’ll end up being “looks great in the photo, but in real life, well…”. Has anyone here tried this or at least seriously considered it? And how do you handle the fit… because two layers of wool at the neckline would actually have to be pretty bulky, right, or am I wrong? I’m about to give it a try, but I need another honest reality check from people who don’t make their living on TikTok.
Best regards.

I’d rather layer two sweaters.
That way, I can decide which ones to pair together.

I’m in the process of making it my “trademark” to layer a short-sleeved shirt over something long-sleeved. That could also be the sleeve collar I’ve added to my wish list here and still need to make. I can also picture myself wearing long arm warmers, but I’m not sure yet if they’d suit me.

You’ve probably already noticed: I don’t chase trends, but rather follow my own path. That’s probably also due to my creative streak and my nature as a loner. For example, I thought this micro-scarf was awful, but that’s just how it is: “A matter of taste!” said the monkey, and bit into the soap.

On the other hand, I don’t reject trends outright. If I like something that’s trendy, that’s totally fine, and I’m happy to go along with it. But not just for the sake of the trend.