✨ Knitting and Fashion: How Trends Have Evolved Over the Decades (and Why We Still Love It Today)

🚀 Introduction: When knitwear crosses the decades (and wardrobes)

Knitting is like an old friend: always there, even when you think you've forgotten about it. From the Roaring Twenties to our Instagram feeds, fashion has fallen in love with knitwear, and for good reason: warmth, texture, style. At Knit-sis, we grew up with needles in our hands (thanks, Grandma and Aunt), and we see each stitch as a tribute to all the women who knitted before us.

In this article, we take you on a journey through time… in knitting! ✨

👗 Knitting in the 20s-40s: from necessary handwork to assertive style

During the interwar period, knitting was an act of resilience. Women knitted to clothe their families, often for lack of anything better. Patterns were passed down from mother to daughter. Wool was a noble material, recycled, reused, and reinvented.

Iconic style : boat-neck sweaters, openwork cardigans, knitted skirts, often in natural tones.

Pattern to (re)discover with us : The Vintage Fall Vest , inspired by retro silhouettes, is a modern homage to the textures of yesteryear.

💃 Knitting and the 50s and 60s: knitwear becomes a star

It's the arrival of feminine, fitted, and tailored silhouettes. Knitting becomes fashionable. Women knit for pleasure, to express their style. Cardigans buttoned up to the neck, fitted sweaters, fine knits.

Tip 🎨 : For a modern version, consider the Strippie sweater , fitted but fun with its stripes.

🌺 70-80: Bohemian and rebellious knitting

Make way for colorful yarns, oversized patterns, XXL cable-knit sweaters, and cardigans you can steal from your grandma. Fashion is becoming more assertive and free, and knitwear is following suit.

Style : handmade knits, earthy colors, floral or ethnic patterns.

Key techniques : twists, jacquard, batwing sleeves.

Recommended Knit-sis pattern : The Twist and Shout vest with its bold twists and modern cut.

📊 90-2000: minimalist knitting is back in force

Less frills, more sobriety. Knitwear becomes functional, minimalist, but still chic. It's the era of turtlenecks, open cardigans, and plain, well-cut sweaters.

Associated style : neutrals, beige, gray, black. Straight cut. "Normcore" look ahead of its time.

Ideal boss : The Chou vest , for a discreet but chic look and very accessible to beginners.

🌟 Since 2010: Knitting has become cool (again)

Knitting is exploding on Instagram, Pinterest, and Ravelry. The DIY generation wants to consume less, better, and differently. Knitting is becoming a way to express oneself, to slow down, to create with one's hands. It's knitwear that's committed, colorful, and inclusive.

Current trends : intarsia, jacquard, layering, patchwork knitting, genderless fashion, upcycling.

Knit-sis patterns that embody this vibe:

▪️The Mondrian sweater for a 100% bold arty look

▪️The Splashie intarsia sweater, graphic and playful

▪️The Tulip Vest in contemporary jacquard

🤔 FAQ: The most frequently asked questions about knitting & fashion

Is knitting still trendy in 2025?

Yes, more than ever. It's part of the slow fashion trend, and allows for the creation of unique and sustainable pieces.

What types of bosses are the most popular?

Modern patterns with a vintage touch, oversized cardigans, intarsia message sweaters, and garments adapted to different knitting levels.

Can you be stylish with handmade knitting?

Absolutely. It's all about the choice of yarn, the pattern, and how it matches your wardrobe.

🎉 Conclusion: And now, what do we knit?

At Knit-sis, we firmly believe that knitting is more than a hobby: it's an act of style, of love, of reclaiming time.

Knitting has never stopped being fashionable. It's just reinvented itself. So, are you ready to start a vintage-look cardigan? Or an intarsia sweater worthy of an artistic Instagram feed?

🔹 Explore our collection of vest patterns and modern and colorful patterns to create fashion pieces that tell your story.

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