# Realistic Knitted Mushrooms 52 Forms of Fungi by Leigh Martin is a Creative Year-Long Project By Meghan Young | Published 2013-03-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/52-forms-of-fungi References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/03/23/Knitted-Fungi/) & [bromeleighad.blogspot](http://bromeleighad.blogspot.ca/2013/01/52-forms-of-fungi-intro.html) Artist Leigh Martin has combined her obsession with [fungi and love of knitting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection) in the 52 Forms of Fungi project. She will essentially be knitting [52 different fungi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycelium-muse) over the year, which breaks down neatly into a fungus per week. Although the fungi are clearly crocheted creations due to their texture, they are impressively realistic, especially when placed in the real world. With a few clarifying guidelines including naming the various forms and sticking to local species, the 52 Forms of Fungi project may also include fictional interpretations. Since Martin will be using fun yarn choices, she writes, "It's highly unlikely that metallic, silver fungi exists anywhere in nature other than maybe Rivendell." Since people are attracted to all things [magical and whimsical](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026), her audience probably won't mind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Knitted Nature Art:** The trend of blending handicraft arts with raw nature inspires opportunities for sustainable entrepreneurship and tourism. - **Fungi Crafts:** Using fungi as inspiration for crafts presents opportunities for sustainable product design and farming practices. - **Fantasy Fungi:** The trend of creating fictional fungi designs opens up opportunities for creative storytelling and merchandise. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Arts and Crafts:** Artists and crafters can create new products by exploring the possibilities of blending handicraft arts with natural themes and materials. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** The farming of various fungi species can provide opportunities for sustainable food production and alternative forms of protein. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The trend of connecting people with nature through crafts and art installations can inspire unique experiential tourism opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Knit Finger Puppets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-puppet-mushrooms.md) - [Mushroom-Constructed Room Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mush-room.md) - [Whimsical Storage Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mushroom-woven-basket.md) - [Mushroom Leather Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-leather-seating.md) - [Fungi-Inspired Multidisciplinary Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-void.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Dining Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grybova-hata.md) - [Furry Mycelium Sustainable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aifunghi.md) - [Mushroom Leather Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-fruit-bowl-by-heron-preston.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Luxe Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mshwy.md)