Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 462,195 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,990 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,990 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,213 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 462,195 cutting edge ideas.

Dissected Yarn Animals

'aKNITomy' by Emily Stoneking Resembles Anatomical Animal Drawings

— October 6, 2015 — Unique
The cleverly titled 'aKNITomy' project gives anyone an inside view of the inner workings of anatomy without any of the fuss of actually having to slice something open.

These silly anatomical creations are done by Vermont-based knitter Emily Stoneking for her online Etsy shop where she sells fluffy yarn specimens of dead frogs, rats, earthworms and even grey aliens. Each knitted specimen has been split open and pinned back to expose their colorful and soft inner workings.

Each of these morbidly silly anatomical illustrations resemble a school project you might of had back in biology class. Stoneking also offers downloadable 'aKNITomy' patterns for purchase for those looking to start their very own yarn-based dissection project.
Trend Themes
1. Anatomical Knitting - The trend of creating anatomical creatures using knitting techniques opens up opportunities for unique and quirky products.
2. Online Craft Marketplaces - The rise of online platforms like Etsy provides a platform for artists like Emily Stoneking to sell their unique creations to a global audience.
3. DIY Craft Patterns - The availability of downloadable 'aKNITomy' patterns allows individuals to engage in DIY projects and create their own anatomical knitted specimens.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can explore the concept of using knitting techniques to create unique and anatomically-inspired artworks.
2. E-commerce - The e-commerce industry can leverage the popularity of online craft marketplaces to connect artists and crafters with customers interested in unique and quirky products.
3. Craft Supplies and Patterns - The craft supplies and patterns industry can capitalize on the demand for DIY projects by offering a wide range of knitting patterns and materials for creating anatomical knitted specimens.
4.1
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness