Crochet like florals is a default proposition, a no-brainer, a wardrobe regular. Crochet has woven itself new options this season so that you can decamp from traditional and twee.

The move in part is helped by fashion's infatuation with the Seventies right now - suddenly a poncho is interesting once more and you can find folksy appeal to pieces that previously felt dated - which also means you don't have to fall into the trap of those white, spritely or fresh Easter-eque offerings, as normal.

So, rule number one is to eschew traditional altogether and embrace crochet in the Seventies sense. But don't be half-hearted about it; else your outfit will look just as confused as your decision-making process.

If, however, it is those crisp hand-spun whites that are appealing to your roving nature, then steer clear of the wedding guest look. So, add a denim shirt worn open and loose over a crochet fitted dress, slip a pair of flip-flops on too and suddenly you're ready to be beach-bound.

Sass things up and swap that ballet flat for a heel - a block-heel mule will make for a great summer look, be it with a crochet skirt or dress; while a spindly-strappy sandal will take all sense of prim and sweet-pretty from those punctuated patterns.

And when it comes to said pattern, a look at the Chloe catwalk will show you that they can be slinky. Spaghetti straps on a floaty little dress is a lithe incarnation of the craft.

Meanwhile a shirtdress style brings new edge and masculinity and a short shift screams Sixties youth quake and can be amped up by a pair of knee-high boots (on colder days) and gladiator flats (on warmer ones).

Essentially, the key is not to do what you always do. Avoid fusty. Take crochet out of the sewing box. And leave it there. In store right now, you'll see long and sinuous lengths - crochet destined for the cool-night breeze, a sequin or two (not too many) woven in. And that's more like it.