Swimwear or Cringewear?

We’re a week into the New Year and many of us are still just about clinging onto our healthy resolutions.

But no matter how we might look come the summer months, the jury will be split when it comes to this growing trend.

In the past, crochet bikinis were a little too kitschy for most people’s tastes, often derided alongside granny squares as reasons why crochet was seen as a retro craft, rather than a modern medium. However, apparently that has all changed, as the past few years has seen the resurgence of the crochet bikini.

Usually consigned to the depths of Ravelry, or pattern collections from the 70s, crochet swimwear is enjoying adoption by high street shops and fashion shows alike.

From the traditional ‘kini, to the one-piece bathing suit, there’s a whole lot of choice out there for those brave enough to give this trend a whirl but will you be ditching your beachwear for something crocheted this summer?

Right: Photograph courtesy of Angela Hawkey