Summer is closing the curtain, but we creatives are already in the front row for autumn’s debut.

While the sea echoes the last dives and chats move from the beaches to cozy dinners at home, some are still dreaming of flip-flops and granitas, and others – like me – are counting the days until we can dive into crunchy leaves, hot teas, and pumpkin-colored sunsets.

If you’re already lighting your first scented candles, baking your first soup of the season, and can’t wait to crochet while watching Gilmore Girls, then you’re in the right place.

In this article you’ll find the 10 fashion trends for autumn 2025 that you can reinterpret with your crochet hook, from fringes, polka dots, furry yarns, and accessories with irresistible details. Because creativity – just like the seasons – never stops.

Get ready for a seasonal change… even in your yarn basket!

The 10 strongest crochet trends of autumn 2025.

1. Fringes

Some have always loved them and others need time to fall for them, but one thing is certain: fringes are back to dance on the runways… and beyond. No longer heavy and folkloric like a few seasons ago, today fringes are light, flowing, just long enough to move with you, following your step, the wind, and September’s vibes.

Perfect on bags that want to stand out, on deconstructed cardigans worn over a basic t-shirt, or on vests that smell of freedom and bohemian details. Fringes become a fashion detail that turns your handmade project into a runway piece.

Crochet idea?

A fringed bag made with thai sublime cord: a winning mix of structured texture and elegant movement.

• sublime

Recommended yarn:

Baby Key for a more compact and defined look, or Bravissimo if you want extra softness and a touch more volume.

• babykey bravissimo50

The rule is simple: let the fringes speak for you – and let them do it with the soft sound of crochet.

2. Polka dots

Polka dots are eternal. They’re the kind of pattern that never goes out of style, capable of being ladylike and playful at the same time. But autumn 2025 gives them back to us in a new light: micro or maxi, but always fun, perfect for breaking up monochrome looks or adding a retro touch (with irony).

And here’s where the magic of handmade comes in: why not reinterpret polka dots with crochet, playing with color contrasts and raised stitches?

A small repeating pattern can become the star, especially if made with a surprising technique.

Crochet idea?

Start with a magic ring, reach the size you like, then build a granny square around it. You decide whether it becomes a cardigan, a scarf, or the base of a bag.

Alternatively, embroider your polka dots directly on mesh canvas, for a precise and contemporary effect.

A tip? Experiment. Polka dots are not just a pattern: they’re an attitude.

3. Faux fur

Fur effect (without the guilt).

There’s something deeply satisfying about touching furry yarn: it’s like sinking your hands into a chic cloud, or stroking a designer plush. In one word? Antistress. And if you think faux fur is only for coats, you’re very wrong: this year the trend is to carry it in your bag, literally.

Pouches and accessories with a “plush” effect are trending on runways and Pinterest, but the real game-changer is making them with your own hands. How? By choosing the right yarns, like the soft and full-bodied Dion or the cozy chenille Avril: two perfect allies to turn even the simplest project into a cool city-girl piece.

Crochet idea?

A pouch made with Dion yarn, perfect for an autumn aperitif, or a furry hat to slip into your weekend bag.

Recommended furry yarns:

Dion (for a fluffy and defined effect) or Avril (for a soft and enveloping texture).

• dion avril

Want to go bold?

Match your projects with faux fur details like trims, pom-poms, or super-fashion inserts.

Check out the dedicated section on Tessiland → faux fur.

Because crochet can be couture too. All you need is the right yarn… and a pinch of daring.

4. Neon colors

Who said autumn has to be only brown, pumpkin, and burgundy? If it’s true that leaves change color, our wardrobe (and our yarn basket) can do it too… but with more energy. And this year, energy has a name: neon.

From bright fuchsias to fluorescent greens, through highlighter yellow, neon colors burst into the coziest season of the year like a pop explosion that doesn’t ask for permission. We’ve seen them on the runways, in street style looks and now… also in our handmade projects. Because it takes very little to light up autumn: a stripe, a border, a neon detail – and it’s instantly a trend.

Crochet idea?

Impact accessories like a cowl with neon inserts, a fluorescent pouch on a neutral base, or even crochet bracelets in highlighter shades to gift your friends.

Recommended yarns:

look for neon shades among your favorite cords or in acrylic versions for accessories. Perfect even when mixed with more sober stitches for a controlled wow effect.

• sublime swollen verve

Creative tip: if you like contrasts, combine neon with neutral tones (grey, sand, cream) for a sophisticated yet edgy result.

Neon colors are not a passing fad: they’re a style statement. A way of saying “I’m here,” even when it rains outside.

5. Animal prints

Every season has its favorite animal print, but autumn 2025 has made its choice: cow print is the new leopard print.

Yes, you heard that right: the cow print, with its black and white spots (or brown, if you love warm tones), is the coolest pattern of the moment. Fun, graphically clean, ironic but also surprisingly elegant: perfect to show off on crochet accessories… with style!

For those who love to dare but don’t want to give up good taste, animal print remains a fashion evergreen, and even in the handmade world it finds its consecration. From zebra details on a crochet bag to leopard inserts mixed with solid-colored cords: the keyword is mix & match, as long as it has personality.

Crochet idea?

Start by finding a pattern that features an animal print, two contrasting cords and a crochet hook: a handmade cow print bag, or a zebra pouch with crochet tassels.

Where to find inspiration?

In our BAG SET section on the shop: an updated showcase of kits ready to be completed with your favorite cords.

Recommended yarns:

cordino ternes, freddy or sublime in neutral tones or in contrast with the animal print for an ultra-glam result.

• sublime pandoro ternes

Because autumn is not only about leaves and pumpkins: it’s also the right time to bring out your wild side… maybe with an irresistible cow effect.

6. Long turtleneck dress

Long turtleneck dress (elegance that adapts to everything).

There’s one garment that, more than any other, knows how to adapt to the rhythm of the day without ever losing an ounce of style. It’s the long turtleneck dress, with a high neck and a chameleon spirit, ready to take you from the office to a romantic aperitif with a simple accessory change.

It’s not just fashion, it’s a statement of intent: covered yet sensual, soft yet structured, minimal yet starring.

For autumn 2025 it’s confirmed as a must-have of the season, even (and especially) in handmade versions. In crochet it comes to life in two ways: in mesh stitch, for a chic hint of transparency, or with double crochet, for a compact and enveloping effect, perfect when the temperatures drop.

Crochet idea?

A long turtleneck dress in double crochet, perhaps with side slits for a more fluid movement. Or a lighter version in mesh stitch, to wear over a bodysuit or slip dress.

Recommended yarns:

Justin Baby, ideal for a soft and flexible effect, or Edith, for those who want a more decisive yarn but still elegant in its drape. Both enhance the stitch work and embrace the body without weighing it down.

• justin edith

The truth? A dress like this doesn’t need introductions, just a crochet hook in the right hands. Yours.

7. Chocolate brown

There are colors that light up only in one season, and others that become the visual soundtrack of every moment. Chocolate brown is exactly that: warm like a hug, elegant like a well-tailored suit, reassuring like a hot cup of coffee in your hands.

In the wardrobe (and in handmade projects), it takes the place of black without weighing down, adds depth to tone-on-tone looks, pairs beautifully with unexpected shades: imagine it with lilac, blush pink or powder blue… and it’s instantly contemporary chic.

Crochet idea?

An oversized cardigan to wear over everything, a chunky cowl to wrap autumn with style or a basic bag to embellish with gold details or contrasting trims.

Recommended yarns:

Cashmere, for a luxurious and cozy everyday effect, or Dylan, which combines compact stitch definition and velvety softness: both are perfect for projects that want to last and stand out.

• cashmere dylan

Chocolate brown is not just a color trend: it’s an invitation to slow down, to choose garments and projects that tell who you are, stitch by stitch, with great style.

8. Bandanas and scarves

Don’t call them just accessories.

We’ve seen them peeking out from girls’ hair on Instagram, tied nonchalantly to straw bags in summer, or slipped under an oversized coat with that bohemian touch that instantly says fashion editor. Handmade bandanas and scarves are back, or maybe they never really left.

In 2025 they are confirmed as the must-have accessories to keep close to your crochet hook: small, quick to make, yet capable of transforming an entire look. They can be boho or refined, retro or street, depending on the palette and stitches chosen. And yes, they decorate not only your head but also bags, jackets and even handles!

Crochet idea?

A granny bandana made with an autumn palette, in shades of leaves, sunsets and tea cups. Also perfect as a small handmade gift to give (or keep).

Recommended yarn:

Nirvana, with its romantic gradient and light feel: the perfect yarn for September, when the air changes but the desire for color remains.

• nirvana

Free pattern?

You can find it here → Download PDF and start your transitional crochet accessory between summer and autumn right away.

A tip from someone who always has the right scarf in the drawer? Make it, wear it, gift it. Because small crochet details are the ones that speak the loudest.

9. Brooches with charms

We all know it: you don’t need entire wardrobes to change style, just one detail in the right place. And brooches with charms are exactly that: mini personality statements, capable of transforming a basic jacket, a neutral bag or a simple cardigan… into a look that speaks about you.

The 2025 trend wants them maxi, shiny, full of character. Oversized safety pins, chains with pendants, ironic slogans, handmade or glam-themed charms, maybe with a touch of 2000s nostalgia (who remembers pins on diaries and backpacks?).

Crochet idea?

Prepare a decorative safety pin and personalize it with handmade charms, tassels, beads and small crochet elements. A simple, quick project, but one that can become your signature style.

Recommended accessories:

Discover our brooches and charms:

• brooch cornetto heart

just open them to start creating. Perfect also to match with your bags or to make last-minute creative gifts.

In an autumn that calls for personality and attention to detail, brooches with charms are your fashion passpartout. Small? Yes. But with the power to be remembered.

10. Short coats

When short is chic.

If you thought autumn elegance only came through long, heavy coats… it’s time to shorten the distance. Runways speak clearly: cropped coats, light capes and reinterpreted trenches are the new season protagonists. Practical, light, versatile, perfect for mid-season and to layer stylishly over sweaters or voluminous shirts.

And in the crochet world? The mini cape is the new jacket. A piece that recalls the femininity of old-time capes, but with a modern spirit. Granny stitch, fan motifs, warm or neutral colors, contrasting details… every choice can turn it into a cover-worthy garment.

Crochet idea?

A granny stitch mini cape to wear over a turtleneck, or a more romantic fan motif version, perfect even for autumn ceremonies or a weekend look.

Recommended yarns:

Patty, for a soft and compact effect that enhances every stitch, or Barry, if you want an elegant and refined yarn with a sophisticated visual result.

• patty barry

Because autumn is not only the season of coats: it’s the one where we can reinvent every garment, stitch by stitch.

Did you take notes? Have you already chosen which trend represents you the most?

Whether you’re ready to dive into a fringed bag, a boho-style bandana or a long turtleneck dress made with the coziest yarns of autumn, one thing is certain: the season of falling leaves is also the one where creative crochet projects find new inspiration.

Autumn 2025 fashion trends and handmade crochet ideas can (and must) travel together. All it takes is the right yarn, a clever pattern, a palette that smells of pumpkin and chocolate.

And if you need a little extra inspiration, the kind that immediately sparks the desire to create, take another peek at our bag sets, autumn yarns and accessories to customize with love.

Because fashion passes, but crochet made with passion… lasts.

Happy creative seasonal change, yarn friend!

Rosaria Tessiland®