Missoni was founded in 1958 as a small knitwear shop based in Gallarate, Italy and run by Ottavio and Rosita Missoni. It wasn’t until 1958 that the label launched its first collection in Milan. Missoni has gone through numerous changes, both within the structure of the company and lead designers, and also on their retail practices across the decades.
Today, Missoni can be found at many large retailers such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales, as well as on their online retail shop.Â
More About Missoni
It is very rare for a major fashion brand to be known specifically for knitting, but that’s exactly what Missoni managed to do. Rosita and Ottavio Missoni met at the London Olympics in 1948, married, and opened a small knitting workshop in 1953.
Five years after that, they sold their first collection. By the early 1980s, they added a men’s line and home decor collection. The label was taken over by their daughter Angela in 1998, while their granddaughter, Margherita, is a Missoni model and designer.
The signature Missoni style incorporates tons of color and pattern, frequently features chevron-style zig-zag designs, and is rooted in knitwear with some crochet.
Current Missoni Crochet Pieces
With many different retailers selling their collections, Missoni always has some knit and crochet wear out regardless of the season. Here are some of Missoni's crochet pieces that are currently available.
With the classic zig-zag stripes, this breezy summer cover up is bright and vibrant and perfect for a summer afternoon!
This gorgeous evening dress is perfect for summer evenings as it's open and flowy while still bringing the bright summer hues into the dark nights.
Another gorgeous evening dress, this subtle crochet design draws the eyes in to appreciate all the small detail work while still showcasing the classic stripes.
Missoni does many classic and timeless pieces as well, such as this beautiful black cardigain design. With the subtle zig-zag crocheted into the design, this cardigan is a great neutral layer of warmth to add to any look.
You can see crochet being used throughout the entirety of the Spring 2022 collection to create beautiful pieces that are all about showing off skin. From the crochet top that just covers the breasts to a full length sheet crochet coverup, the hook certainly had quite a feature in this collection.
Crochet Inspired By Missoni
Naturally, Missoni has inspired so many crochet and knitting patterns from creatives around the world. From the iconic zig-zag stripes to the intricate stitch work, there are so many beautiful Missoni inspired looks out there to pay tribute to this fashion icon.Â
We've gathered a few here to inspire your next project!Â
This stunning cardigain is not only intricately beautiful, but pays tribute to all the things that make Missoni so iconic. The pattern is still available for purchasing and is certainly worth the hefty price tag.
Another beautiful Missoni inspired pattern, this dress gives bold stripes with a tight fit that's the perfect reflection of the designer.
This cute summer dress has the lightweight and delicate feel of Missoni while still using bright colors and bold stripes.
Missoni does not just design clothing, but also has quite a large home décor repertoire as well. This beautiful throw blanket is a great replica of what this designer might create.
This pattern shows the influence Missoni has had over the decades in all areas of fashion. Their iconic zig zag crochet pattern is seen all over 70's and 80's fashion.
Using both granny square inspiration and the classic chevron look inspired by Missoni, this gorgeous vintage pattern is so beautiful.
I love Missoni! I crocheted a big scarf (and so far, my favorite one) last year, inspired by the first look on your post. http://www.inspirationrealisation.com/2011/10/doilies-galore.html It’s a great project to use all the yarn scraps in your stash! xox, d.