Knitted lab mice and dissected frogs displayed in an authentic body fluid holding tray--what a conversation-starting piece of art these would be!
It was a grim day in high school when I had to do the deed of cutting open a frog, but these guys almost look cute, in an odd way. Maybe it’s the fluffy wool.
The Crafty Hedgehog is a fantastic Etsy shop run by Emily Stoneking. She handcrafts each one of these gruesomely adorable gutted critters, but you can also buy the patterns so you can make your own, if you are so inclined.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Knitted Taxidermy
- Opportunity for artists and taxidermy businesses to offer a unique, cruelty-free alternative to traditional taxidermy
- Humane Education
- Opportunity for animal rights organizations or educational institutions to use knitted animals as teaching aids for dissection and anatomy lessons
- DIY Craft Patterns
- Opportunity for online crafting marketplaces to provide new and unique DIY patterns for craft enthusiasts
Sectors Adopting This
- Taxidermy
- Taxidermy businesses can explore new opportunities by incorporating knitted animals as a cruelty-free option for clients
- Animal Rights
- Animal rights organizations can use knitted animals as a teaching aid for humane education and advocacy
- Crafting and DIY
- Crafting and DIY marketplaces can expand their offerings by providing new and unique patterns and kits for knitted animals
