Growing Trend of Crochet Flowers
Crochet flowers is gaining popularity worldwide among people of all age group. Be it any occasion or celebration, people are now more inclined towards handmade flowers instead of natural flowers. It happened due to the global rise in sustainable fashion and DIY culture. Crochet flowers are the taking over real flowers because they are eco-friendly and long lasting unlike natural flowers.
Gone are the days when you had to throw flowers given by your loved ones after few days. Let the crochet flowers stay longer or even lifetime if stored with care. You can even wash your flowers and make them fresh again.
Advantages of Crochet Flowers
Durable and Eco-Friendly: Crochet flowers are very friendly to our eco system as they are handmade and can last indefinately depending on the storage conditions and care. They can be packed in a closed box and can be sent anywhere in the world without and damage.
Customization: You can have flowers in any colour which are available in yarn. These flowers can be in single as well as multiple colours. They can be made in small size as well as large size. Different kind of crochet charms can be added like crochet hearts, crochet characters etc. There are many small crochet items available to add-on like kitty, teddy, bumblebee etc.
Washable: You made it dirty, no problem. Just wash it and it will be as good as new. You can wash it just like your clothes but with like delicate clothes.
Allergy-Free: Ideal for gifting to people who are allergic to pollen or work in extreme environments. They are also ideal if you are planning to give bouquet to the old ones.
Types of Flowers
Crochet tulip: Tulips are very trending. These handmade tulips are filled and stitched to give it a very aesthetic look. These tulips when collectively placed in a bouquet, gives wonderful look and a smile on face of the reciever.
Crochet sunflower: Sunflowers, oldest yet trending comes with a leaf on stick. The size can be made small or big. The bigger sunflowers look so pretty that one can forget original ones. Also they are long lasting and never dies.
Crochet rose: Roses are always the best option among couples and loved ones. Be it a birthday or a valentines day, roses are always in demand. The benefit is that you can now have your rose in any yarn colour. It has so much options for customisation that your mind will blow off.
Crochet daisy: Small yet cute, these white and yellow daisies can be added not only in bouquets but bags, accessories and many other items.
Crochet lily: Lily known for its best smell but gets dried after sometime. This lily will be forever yours, always with you if stored in good conditions. You can even wash it.
Crochet lavender: Lavenders also add four moons to the bouquet as they are long sticks and look perfect in photos.
Uses of Crochet Flowers
Home Decor: The flowers come in different sizes and dimensions, so they are perfect for keeping in vases or in flower pots. Good quality crochet flowers give an aesthetic look to your room.
Bouquets: Crochet flowers can be used in making bouquets for gifting. You can add different flowers or charms like heart shape crochet or a crochet bumblebee between the flowers.
Accessories: You might have seen trending headbands with crochet flowers on it. It’s a growing trend and all the accessories are coming with these flowers. Crochet earrings are also very famous now.
Can Crochet Flowers Be Used as Gifting?
Yes, crochet flowers is an excellent choice when it comes to gifting. Crochet sunflower pots and crochet tulip pots are becoming very popular in gifting. They are ideal for car dashboards and office desks. These small crochet flower pots are long lasting and eco-friendly. You can keep them in a closed box as they don’t et stale with a personalised message inside or outside the box. For example a beautiful tulip flower can be packed with teddy candle to make perfect gift set.
How It Can Have Positive Impact Society?
Support for Artisans: These flowers are handmade and made by skilled crafters and many of them work from remote areas. More demand will be a financial support to these skilled workers or small business owners.
Skill Development Programs: Various skill development programs can be introduced where unemployed people or housewives can get training and start earning.