# 44 Awesome Things You Can Knit From Harleys to Gingerbread Houses By Bianca | Published 2008-10-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awesome-things-you-can-knit References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com) The credit crisis will likely lead to more [DIY projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinkr-toolkit), but how extreme will people go to save a buck? Just look at the [Knitted Gingerbread House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-house-1). It isn't just an architectural facade made of knotted wool, the entire interior of the faux Hansel and Gretel house consists of intricately detailed, hand-crafted replicas of house-hold goods, from chairs to teacups and cake, and outdoor items like 12 foot tall trees. The slideshow below highlights some more [incredible knit items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-series). While they're just hobbies and pieces of art now, could these spark more a serious DIY niche in the future? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Extreme DIY:** The credit crisis will likely lead to more DIY projects, but how extreme will people go to save a buck? - **Intricate Knitting:** The Knitted Gingerbread House showcases the potential for intricately detailed, hand-crafted replicas of household goods and outdoor items, sparking new possibilities in knitting. - **DIY Niche:** The incredible knit items featured in the article could potentially inspire a serious DIY niche in the future. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Supplies:** The rise of extreme DIY projects may create a growing demand for craft supplies and materials. - **Home Decor:** Intricate knitting and knit replicas of household goods may disrupt the home decor industry with unique and artisanal offerings. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can capitalize on the potential trend of DIY niche by offering knitting workshops, patterns, and inspiration for intricate and unique creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Modernist Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-dreamhouse.md) - [3D Automated Knitting Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-knitting-machine1.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [Gingerbread Architecture Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-house-kits.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [DIY Pretzel Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snyders-pretzel-cabins.md) - [Unconventional Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unconventional-holiday-houses.md)