What People Were Wearing During Flower Power’s Peak

Crocheted garments gained popularity around 1968 as many young people returned to traditional handicrafts. Using a single hook and yarn, crochet builds fabric one loop at a time. Many featured the classic “granny square” pattern in earthy colors like brown, orange, and cream. Women layered them over cotton shirts or paired them with bell-bottom pants. The textured, handmade look stood apart from factory knitwear sold in large stores.