#CrochetBao

[littlealienproducts]

Sweetheart Vest Pattern: Crochet Vest Pattern by CrochetBao

[figdays]

Crochet Sweater Pattern // CrochetBao

[sweetlittlevampire]

And just like that...my crochet cardigan is DONE! This was the first bigger crochet garment besides hats and scarves and the like that I ever finished. It's not perfect by any means, but I love it, and I'm super proud of it!

Please ignore the mess, we're cleaning out my mum's closet.

The pattern I used as a base is by CrochetBao on Etsy (their Picnic cardigan. The original has strawberries on it; I might make one of those too!).

[ethicallysourcedhumanmeat]

ok i was 100% that i posted about this but I came to progress update and it's absolutely not anywhere so here's a progress dump

the pattern is by CrochetBao and available on etsy and definitely worth it, the instructions are clearly written and there are videos too

[keepingupwithfashion]

"Did You Buy That From... Instagram?"

By: Aina I.

When the pandemic first hit back in March of 2020, everyone had to find ways to spend more time alone at home. Some of us decided to pick up a new hobby; whether that be reading, knitting, or roller skating, there was enough time to master anything. Because of this, we started to see more small fashion businesses pop up online on platforms such as Etsy, Instagram, and Depop. Let’s take a look at some that boomed in popularity over the years!

One of the first fashion businesses that increased significantly was the beaded accessory business. These store owners learned skillful beading techniques to create intricate, beautiful necklaces and other accessories to sell on their websites. Because these stores became so saturated online, larger retail stores such as Urban Outfitters recognized these styles of accessories as a trend in the industry and soon started to carry similar items.

Source: Fairybaeby on Instagram

Source: lola_tapioca_pearls on Instagram

Source: copyghost_ on Instagram

Another business came from the knitting community. Because knitted fashion items were very trendy during the pandemic, many decided to learn the skill to customize their very own piece to show off. Now, there are numerous stores on Etsy that specialize in creating knitted and crocheted tops, hats, and tote bags for their customers.

Source: CrochetBao on Etsy

Source: gracejoydesignco on Etsy

Source: BUNNYBOMBA on Etsy

Finally, we have the customization businesses. Along with knitted fashion pieces, tie-dyed clothing also was popular during the pandemic, and people saw a business opportunity in it. Hand-dyed sweat sets were huge on websites like Depop, and many store owners sold their hand-dyed sets as a “one-of-a-kind” item. Additionally, custom sneakers, custom nail sets, and tote bags were also popular on these platforms, driving an increase in sales for these talented artists.

Source: DYED BY AUDREY on Depop

Source: LaBellaMariposa on Depop

Source: Bago Buttons on Depop

Source: LittleNailsUS on Etsy

Have you found any small fashion businesses you love over the past two years? Let us know! And tune in next time to read all about K-pop’s impact on the fashion industry✨

[littlealienproducts]

Crochet Sweater Pattern: Picnic Sweater by CrochetBao