Gen Z Crochet Tiktok Trend Deep Dive | Top 5 Gen Z Crochet Pattern Ideas

Crochet is blowing up amongst Gen Z TikTok in 2025 as a sustainable and creative hobby. Learn more about the Gen Z crochet revival, the top 5 crochet trends to try, a free Gen Z crochet pattern, as well as how this generation made DIY cool again.

Why is Gen Z so Obsessed with Crochet?

In 2025 the Gen Z Retro Boom has Come for Crochet Knitting

Crochet is having a full revival as the Gen Z crochet trend has started taking off on TikTok and Instagram. Crochet aligns with everything Gen Z cares about in 2025, like sustainability, individuality and finding creative DIY ways to express personal style. It’s even made its way into Gen Z screen-time apps like Focus Friend, where a little bean character knits you socks as a reward for staying off your phone.

According to an article from LVA Accolades referencing Crochet Penguin, the number of people who crochet has grown by over 200% in the past two decades, and now “73% of crocheters are between 18 and 34″. Gen Z crochet has a totally different vibe. They don’t just make plain blankets or scarfs, Gen Z crochet plushies, custom tops, flower bouquets, bucket hats, bags, and anything else that fits their style. The rise of Y2K and retro fashion trends has helped boost crochet’s popularity, but it’s also just another creative outlet for people who want to make things that feel unique.

Top 5 Gen Z Crochet Trends

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Crochet Plushies and Amigurumi

Crochet plushies are one of the most popular Gen Z crochet trends right now. People make all different kinds of aesthetic things like tiny food, animal keychains and even full-sized giant toys. These kinds of projects are technically amigurumi, which just means crocheting stuffed things. The method is different from regular flat patterns, but it’s easy to learn once you understand the techniques and get a bit of practice.

Crochet Cardigans Inspired by the Harry Styles Viral Moment

Crochet cardigans went viral in 2020 after Harry Styles wore a bright patchwork knit cardigan during rehearsal for the Today Show, and the internet lost it. The original JW Anderson design went viral, and Vogue covered how the cardigan sparked a massive DIY trend on TikTok, with people learning to crochet just to recreate the look. That one moment brought a ton of new people into crochet. Now Gen Z makes their own cardigans using granny squares, stitched blocks, or custom patterns in whatever colors and styles they like.

Check out Irenebrination for the full free pattern for the Harry Styles cardigan trend.

Gen Z Crochet Accessories and Clothes

Gen Z is using crochet to make stuff that actually feels wearable and fun. People are making big accessories like tote bags and bucket hats, and small ones like phone charms and keychains. There’s also a huge wave of crochet clothing right now, like tops, bikinis, pants, and even full outfits. It’s not just about basics anymore. Some people are even crocheting tiny outfits for their Labubus. Whether it’s something to wear or something cute to post, crochet gives Gen Z a way to make things that feel like their style.

Granny Squares

Granny squares are a big part of all crochet, but Gen Z has put their own spin on them. People use them to make bags, jackets, hats, and all kinds of outfits. When it comes to blankets, there are usually two ways: making a bunch of individual squares and stitching them together, or crocheting one big continuous square working round and round from the center. The Gen Z difference is that they go for bold, bright color combos instead of the dull or random ones older generations used.

Even though Gen Z has started their own trends, some things like granny squares are just too classic to become outdated. If you’ve never made one before, this granny square tutorial on WikiHow shows exactly how to get started.

Crochet Flowers

Crochet flowers have become a go-to Gen Z project, especially for making full bouquets you can actually hold and display as decorations. You only need to crochet the flower part, then wrap a stick or wire with yarn to create the stem. People are making bunches with roses, lavender, and daisies, and putting them in vases or giving them as gifts. It’s one of the easiest and prettiest ways to make something custom, and I’ve even made a full lavender flower tutorial you can follow below.

Free Gen Z Crochet Knitting Pattern

Gen Z Flower Crochet Pattern

My TikTok video showing how to make this flower is above, and it’s posted on TikTok @skibiditimessasha if you want to follow along visually.

• Step 1: Materials – Purple yarn, green yarn, crochet hook (I use 4mm), glue gun, and a stick or wire for the stem.
• Step 2: Make your base (00:04) – Chain 58 and work back into the 4th loop using 4 double crochets, chain 3, and slip stitch into the same spot.
• Step 3: Make the petals (00:32) – Into the next loop slip stitch, chain 7 (or more), then slip stitch into the same hole, repeat step 2 all the way and tie off at the end.
• Step 4: Make the stem (01:06) – Wrap green yarn around your stick or wire to make the stem and glue it in place.
• Step 5: Glue it all together (01:19) – Glue the flower strip around the stem by wrapping it in a spiral until it’s fully attached.

If this quick version here isn’t clear enough or you want the full step-by-step guide with pictures and extra tips, check out my full article at Flower Inspo.

Gen Z Crochet Vs Older Generations Traditional Crochet

What Makes Gen Z Crochet Different

Gen Z Crochet Is More About Personal Style Than Practical Use

Older generations often made crochet projects that were useful around the house, like kitchen towels, doilies, and simple scarves. Gen Z is way more into making things they actually want to wear or show off like aesthetic outfits, bags, flower bouquets, or plushies. Gen Z crochet is all about creating something that feels fun and personal, not just functional.

Gen Z Likes Shortcuts and Easy Crochet Techniques

Some people still follow every stitch in a long pattern, but a lot of Gen Z crocheters are more into shortcuts that still look good. Gluing instead of sewing, skipping complex joins, or freehanding projects without a pattern are all totally normal. It’s less about doing it the “right” way and more about getting it done in a way that feels fun and creative. Plus, people actually like the homemade look and if it’s easier, why not? Think smarter, not harder… sorry Grandma!