Hilary Duff is adding a softer stitch to her already multifaceted career. The singer and actress recently revealed that she has taken up crocheting, embracing the tactile hobby as a grounding counterbalance to life on stage.
In an interview with i-D published on February 18, Duff, 38, shared that the craft became a surprising source of calm after performing at a recent concert.
“My body was telling me I had to do something with my hands, so I did that,” she explained. “So far, I’ve made a hat and a scarf.”
When asked what she currently considers “cool,” Duff’s answer reflected a woman comfortable in her own rhythm. “An early bedtime and a great night’s sleep. Or a facial. I’ve started crocheting too,” she said — a refreshing departure from the high-octane image often associated with pop stardom.
Reflecting on a Career of Highs and Lows
Duff, who rose to fame in 2001 as the title character in Lizzie McGuire, has spent decades evolving in the public eye. From Disney darling to chart-topping pop artist and now a seasoned performer and mother, her journey has been anything but linear.
Looking back in the interview, she expressed gratitude for where she stands today.
“I’m so happy where I landed,” she said. “I’ve had a lot of career highs and lows, and not all of them were so public.”
There were moments, she admitted, when uncertainty loomed large. “There were times when I was really scared I wasn’t gonna get a job again, or if anybody out there cared.” With hindsight, she reflects that she might have approached certain decisions differently. “I’d probably say no more often than I did, and have faith.”
Ultimately, family became her guiding compass. “I also chose my family. I’d take all of the lulls, and the phone not ringing, for them,” she added.
A New Album, A New Era
Duff’s renewed creative energy arrives alongside the release of her sixth studio album, luck… or something, set to debut on February 20. The project marks a significant milestone, including her first single in 10 years, “Mature.”
The album is executive produced by her husband, Matthew Koma, who also co-wrote “Mature.” The collaboration underscores a deeply personal era in Duff’s musical journey.
In a recent cover story with Glamour, Duff opened up about the themes behind the album’s tracks, including reflections on a past relationship.
“It’s definitely about a relationship that I had. It was very brief with someone older than me, and that was not illegal, but inappropriate when you have this much time removed from it,” she said candidly.
She acknowledged public speculation surrounding her personal life but emphasised its complexity. “Everybody speculates, but I’m not sure they got it right…. I think that it’s super nuanced and it’s hard to defend certain things that have happened in my life.”
Having worked steadily since childhood, Duff noted the unique challenges that come with growing up in the spotlight. “Working as an adult since I was 10 years old, it’s very hard to have relationships with people your own age.”
Balancing Stardom and Simplicity
As she prepares to embark on the Lucky Me Tour in support of luck… or something, Duff appears grounded in a way that feels intentional. Whether she is commanding a stage in Las Vegas or attending Milan Fashion Week, she is equally content finding joy in the quiet rhythm of yarn and needle.
Crocheting may seem like a small detail in a career that spans television, music and fashion, but for Duff, it represents something larger — the ability to slow down, create with intention and listen to what her body and mind need.
In a world that often demands constant motion, Hilary Duff is choosing balance — one stitch at a time.
