# PETA-Friendly Pelts Knitted Animal Skins for the Rugged Crafter By Cowbag | Published 2009-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-friendly-pelts-knitted-animal-skins References: [sternlab.org](http://sternlab.org/2008/12/knitted-pelts/) These knitted pelts from Becky Stern are really amusing. There are a fair few [PETA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-leather-alternative)-friendly mounted heads about, but I have not seen pelts such as these before. These animal pelts are knitted from 100% non-wool yarns, so they are truly animal-friendly. You may not recognize Becky Stern by name, but you'd most certainly recognize some of her other pieces, like the computer jumper or brass Band-Aid. **Implications** - In a world where the killing of animals for unnecessary reasons such as home decoration is severely taboo, decorative alternatives such as crochet and [faux fur](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducies-fw25-collection) are on the rise. Businesses that cater towards an environmental and animal-friendly public appeal not only to consumers, but also to major companies whose efforts are catered towards raising public awareness about such issues. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Peta-friendly Pelts:** Alternative decorative materials are on the rise due to greater public awareness of animal rights. - **Non-wool Yarn Knitting:** Increased use of non-wool yarns offers opportunities for development in the textile and craft industries. - **Environmental and Animal-friendly Alternatives:** Businesses can capitalize on public demand for more sustainable alternatives to home décor. ### Who This Affects Most - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry can benefit from an increased demand in non-wool yarn materials. - **Craft Industry:** There are opportunities to create craft kits for DIYers interested in creating their own animal-friendly pelts. - **Home Décor Industry:** The home décor industry can appeal to eco-conscious customers by offering animal-friendly alternatives to traditional trophies and pelts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [PETA-Approved Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-leather-alternative.md) - [Alpaca Wool Fleece Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pakacloud-fleece.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [Sustainable Knitwear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-regenerative-wool.md) - [Fruit-Based Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peelsphere.md) - [Ethical Merino Wool Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-kite-jacket.md) - [Plant-Based Fur Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biofluff.md) - [Printed Pet Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smiley-sweater.md) - [Animal Faux Fur Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-3.md)