Crochet Couture: Bohemian Looks and the Jewelry to Wear With Them

Crochet has left the craft basket and walked onto the red carpet. Gowns with sculpted petals, rompers with bell sleeves, purses shaped like roses, even knee-high boot covers: it is all hooked by hand, one loop at a time. And every look like this needs the right jewelry to finish it.

Below are nine crochet couture looks that stopped us mid-scroll, each one paired with pieces from the MJs Bohemian Jewels collection. Free spirits, this one's for you.

The gowns

Sunset in bloom

This burnt-orange mermaid gown is pure golden hour. Petals of crochet unfurl from shoulder to hip and spill into a scalloped train. Let the leaves keep talking: our Burnt Orange Rubber Coated Leaf Hoops repeat the gown's leaf shape in a softer size. Stack the Coral Tube Stretch Bangle Set on one wrist for a little warmth at the hand.

Pink lattice goddess

Design: 2BOSSAYKNITS

Think cathedral windows in fuchsia and cream. The caged bodice climbs right up to a high neck, so the jewelry should sit close and shine. Try the Pink Rhinestone Wrap Choker Necklace, or go all in with the Fuchsia Marquise Crystal Silver Set.

The crochet bride

For the bride who wants something no one else will wear: an ivory crochet gown with blossoms at the hip and ruffles that cascade into a train. Pearls belong here. The Asymmetric Cream Pearl & Rhinestone Knot Necklace Set is a little undone in the best way. For a quieter look, try the Gold Cable Chain Greek Key Pearl Pendant Necklace.

Sets, suits and rompers

Citrus set

A cropped top with dramatic bell sleeves and wide-leg pants in mango, marigold and lemon. Wear it to brunch, the beach or a festival. Wooden beads swing from the ties, so lean into that free-spirited sway. The Yellow Tassel Rhinestone Eye Earrings bring movement. The Coral Bead Dream Catcher Earrings are the boho classic. For a bolder look, try the Orange Heart Bamboo Hoops.

Royal purple

Design: 2BOSSAYKNITS

Tiered lattice sleeves, a corset bodice and a handbag shaped like a full-blown rose. This romper is all drama, and the jewelry should match its energy. The Purple Glass Crystal Diamond Earrings catch the light. The Lavender Metal Flower Hoops echo the rose bag. Add the Purple Natural Stone Thunderbird Bracelet, which doubles as a choker.

Cherry and cream

Design: 2BOSSAYKNITS

One shoulder, one huge bell sleeve, and stripes of cherry, sand and cream. It is warm, playful and a little vintage. The tassel on the clutch is your cue: the Burgundy Silk Tassel Fish Hook Earrings pick it right up. For something softer, the Asymmetric Cream Pearl & Rhinestone Knot Necklace Set mirrors the one-shoulder line.

The purse is the point

Look closely and you will notice that almost every one of these looks carries its own hand-hooked bag. There is a mini satchel for the citrus set, a lattice clutch for the pink gown, a rose for the purple romper and a flower-trimmed clutch for the cherry look. The bag is not an afterthought in crochet couture. It finishes the look.

Our styling tip: let the purse lead. Pull one color or one motif from the bag, whether a flower, a tassel or a lattice, and echo it in your earrings. That is how a look goes from cute to considered.

From the knees down

Design: 2BOSSAYKNITS

Crochet footwear is having a moment, and this chartreuse look shows how far it can go. Chunky ribbed covers slouch all the way up the thigh over pointed heels, matched to a hooded scarf, a sweater dress and a slouchy bag. It is cozy and fierce at the same time. Keep the jewelry in the same green family with the Brilliant Green Marquise Crystal Hoops and the Green Crystal Teardrop Evil Eye Necklace.

Statement pieces

The raven hat

A wide-brim sun hat with a crocheted raven wrapped around the crown, its feathers falling into beaded fringe. It is part folk tale, part beach day. Go dark and romantic with the Black Tassel Rhinestone Eye Earrings and the Black Rose Chunky Collar Gold Necklace.

All eyes on you

Psychedelic swirls of baby pink, sky blue and butter yellow, with eyes looking back at you. This top is made for evil eye jewelry. Try the Pink Seed Bead Evil Eye Fringe Earrings and a stack of Matte Gold Rainbow Evil Eye Bracelets.

Find your finishing touch

Crochet is slow fashion at its most beautiful: handmade, a little wild and impossible to copy exactly. The jewelry should feel the same way. Browse the full collection at MJs Bohemian Jewels, and tag us when you style your own crochet look. We would love to see it.

Credits: Looks in the pink caged gown, purple romper, cherry and cream romper and chartreuse boot covers photos are by 2BOSSAYKNITS. Shared with permission.