21 Amazing 1970s Style Crochet Patterns We Should Bring Back (2024)

This pattern is a vintage 1970s crochet pattern, and it's perfect for anyone who loves retro style and simple, classic looks. This long-sleeved dress could be worn in spring or carried into fall and winter by adding a pair of tights or leggings. It's great for work, a casual party, or everyday wear.

If you're looking for a pattern that showcases the bright, vibrant crochet style of the 1970s, this pattern delivers! These crochet vests can be made for men and women in four different motifs. They're perfect for anyone with an unapologetically retro style. Wear these vests over a collared shirt for an instantly recognizable 70s look.

This is a pattern for anyone who is a 70s disco diva at heart. The cropped length and wide bell sleeves deliver some of the best style elements of that decade, with the option to choose a more modern color palette if you prefer. Best of all, unlike many vintage patterns, this pattern is size-inclusive for sizes XS-5X.

There's something so adorable about vintage style on a toddler! If Grandma didn't save these gems to pass down, you can make your own using this vintage crochet pattern. This bucket hat and little dress are ideal for the beach, a summer picnic, or spring or summer family pictures.

Cropped tops are just as popular today as they were in the 1970s, and the long skirt in this ensemble balances the short top perfectly! Wear this vintage matched set for a concert or music festival, summer party or picnic, or anywhere you want to look put-together and stylish this summer.

This crochet vest is a granny-square-inspired vest with a whimsical, 70s-revival feel. It's made to measure, so no need to worry about finding a vintage pattern in the right size; this one has all of the retro charm and can be made to fit perfectly. Wear it over a collared shirt with some high-waisted jeans to complete the look.

This simple striped poncho is an easy way to add some 1970s style to your wardrobe. Throw it over a top and jeans for a layered, everyday retro look. It's also perfect for adding a little extra warmth in fall and winter! This is a beginner-friendly pattern that is written to fit size teen/adult small, but it can be sized up by making minor variations.

This cropped tank top is perfect for adding some retro style to your look! Wear it on its own with high-waisted shorts for a seventies-inspired concert, music festival, or summer outfit, or layer it with an oversized jacket for a modern look with a vintage twist that can be worn year-round.

This shirt dress will give you a classy, put-together look with a vintage twist. It's perfect for work, a dinner out, vacations, and more! This pattern is for Misses sizes 12-18, and a size chart is available to determine if it's a fit.

This crochet tank top is perfect for anyone who is a flower child at heart! This size-inclusive pattern can be made to fit any adult size and the colors can be customized to suit your wardrobe. Wear it on its own during the summer or layer it over a billowy top for a classic 70s look year-round. It's a beginner-friendly pattern but requires some familiarity with colorwork and graphghan patterns.

Stitch up this vintage matching set of a bikini top, shorts, and a waistcoat, and get ready to take your crochet skills out for some summer fun! This outfit is perfect for poolside, the beach, lounging and tanning in the backyard, and boating.

Use this pattern to whip up a 70s-inspired mini dress or top with eye-catching puffy sleeves. The dress is a perfect party dress, or layer it over leggings and a long-sleeved shirt for an everyday outfit with retro flair. The top is a gorgeous statement piece and can be paired with shorts, pants, or a skirt to dress it up or down.

Your home deserves some vintage 70s style too! This retro afghan is a perfect gift for someone born in the 70s or someone who you knew during that decade. Bring back happy memories with a handmade afghan in the classic green, gold, orange, and brown that is so representative of those years.

Here is a vintage crochet pattern for a man that is committed to unique, retro fashion! This ripple vest and tie is a perfect throwback to the 1970s- there will be no questioning what decade inspires you when you wear this iconic look. It's also great for a costume or dress-by-decade spirit day outfit at school.

This sweater delivers so many iconic elements of 1970s fashion: the bell sleeves, the flower motif, and of course, the granny-square-style patterning on the sleeves. It's perfect for anyone with a retro, funky clothing style and is ideal for everyday fall or winter wear. This is a size-inclusive pattern that is made to measure, so anyone can make a garment that fits just right.

Who wants a kitchen that looks just like everyone else's? Embrace a retro decor style with this 70s-inspired kitchen towel. The granny-square pattern and red, orange, and brown colorway can pull together your kitchen, making it look purposefully vintage rather than outdated. This is also a wonderful gift idea for anyone who is nostalgic toward this decade.

This crochet coat pattern is vintage, but the oversized style of this jacket will look right at home among today's fashions. You'll stay warm in this long, boxy cardigan, but the open weave of the stitches keeps it light.

This colorful, seventies-inspired cropped sweater is a great way to use up scraps of yarn! The alternating sections of open and closed weave stitches on the sleeves are eye-catching and also make this sweater lighter for use on warm but breezy days.

Here is a retro and sexy 70s-inspired top that is perfect for anything you want to do this summer! This long-sleeved crop top is great for concerts, music festivals, parties, and more. If your summers are too hot for the long, lacy sleeves, this top can be made strapless or with tank top straps.

This lacy fit and flare dress may be a vintage pattern, but it's a classic silhouette that still looks great today! This dress can be worn to the office, out for a brunch or lunch date, or even to an occasion such as a bridal or baby shower.

The iconic granny square look of this jacket is sure to turn heads and will be a conversation starter wherever you go! This jacket will keep you warm while adding a retro, funky look to your wardrobe. Wear it with some high-waisted flares to complete the vintage look.