Crochet gets sex appeal

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- Hein Kaiser

When you think of crochet, images of tea cosies, doilies and other granny-like stuff might be the first thing you think about. But what if crochet was something else entirely in the 21st century; something sexy and bold? Enter Anna Susanna du Plooy, founder of Anna S, who is quietly changing crochet from teapot couture to body beautiful.

"Crochet can be sexy," she said. "It all depends on the style."

Du Plooy is the kind of designer who combines old-school techniques, like the way she stitches, with modern flair. She does everything by hand.

"For me, it's about the pattern and the fit. You can wear crochet and sexy, but feel still comfortable."

It's a bit see-through, has an organic feel, it's textured but a gentle body hug.

Du Plooy's needling into crochet began unexpectedly.

After two decades in the corporate world as a regional merchandise manager for a large fashion retailer and a brief stint at a smaller chain, Du Plooy was at a crossroads.

Restructuring in the large retail group forced her out, and she struggled to fit in the smaller company.