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Crochet shirts will keep you looking and feeling cool this summer. Here are 9 to shop now
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There are many ways to wear this beach-friendly find.
If summer styling wasn’t tricky enough, the near-30ºC heat will make it harder. So allow us to share one key fashion secret for a more wearable wardrobe this season: pull out your holiday pieces.
Why save certain items for vacation destinations? You may just need to switch up how you style them when there’s less lounging on the beach and more sitting still in the boardroom.
Wearing swimsuits as tops, swapping suit blazers for kaftans and turning to Bermuda shorts over trousers are top styling tips this summer. But switching cotton for crochet shirts might be our favourite.
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Crochet shirts allow for better air circulation, keep you cool during warm spells, and they look incredibly chic. Colourful squares create a homespun look, bringing a boho vibe to any outfit, while simple styles play with patterns and texture to stand out.
To wear them to work, look for a tight-knit style, such as the ones from Monki or Calle Del Mar, or layer them over vest tops before pairing with trusty trousers. For less formal occasions, throw them over dresses, T-shirts or even a bikini top, and wear them loose for laidback summer style.
Keep scrolling to see Stylist’s selection of crochet shirts to suit almost any budget.
Farm Rio striped crochet-knit cardigan
In a classic colourful crochet pattern, this shirt brings a boho vibe that will brighten up anyone’s wardrobe. The laidback style will look lovely with denim, whether you wear shorts or jeans.
Shop Farm Rio striped crochet-knit cardigan at Net-A-Porter, £268.14
Next stitch detail polo neck knit top
This Next option perfectly toes the line between smart and casual. With a slouchy style and chunky crochet, it brings a beach-inspired look while the sharp collar and three-quarter sleeves smarten it up for more formal affairs.
Mango crochet shirt
For those who lean more towards neutrals, not all crochet shirts are bright and bold. This Mango option is the perfect pick for a more simplistic style, and matching trousers create a fully crocheted outfit.
Nobody’s Child pink mock-crochet stripe cardigan
Pretty in pink, this crochet shirt (or cardigan, as its officially called) is certainly playful. With sweet scalloped edges, striped pattern and button-up front, it’s cute meets kitsch in a very cool way.
Shop pink mock-crochet stripe cardigan at Nobody’s Child, £55
River Island cream crochet striped polo top
Simple and chic, if you’re looking for a workwear crochet shirt, this may be the style for you. The black and white colourway make it easy to wear with other colours, while the simple stripe and floral design adds an element of interest.
Calle Del Mar crochet-knit polo sweater
To extend the crochet shirt trend into the cooler months, this long-sleeved, tight-knit top will work wonders, bringing a beachy vibe while still keeping you cosy.
Shop Calle Del Mar crochet-knit polo sweater at Net-A-Porter, £565
Monki crochet style top with collar
This Monki option isn’t authentically crochet, but it has been made to look like it, so we’re considering it an affordable alternative. With a very tight weave and subtle square print, it can be worn alone as a straightforward shirt or layered over a vest or T-shirt.
Asos Design crochet mosaic beach shirt
In a yellow and orange geometric print, this Asos shirt certainly brings evokes sunshine. There’s matching shorts should you wish to complete the co-ord, otherwise white jeans or trousers will work just perfectly.
Free People Seychelles crochet shirt
Gorgeous in green, this crochet shirt ties together a series of tonal squares to create quite the standout style. Lean into the earthy hue by pairing with brown, cream or neutral bottoms.
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