# Knitted Chicken Bucket Covers KFC's Finger Lickin' Chicken Mitten Bucket Hugger Carries Meals By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-11-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bucket-hugger References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kfc-releases-limited-edition-finger-lickin-chicken-mitten-bucket-hugger-and-holiday-bucket-for-your-fried-chicken-festivities-301418662.html) & [kfc](http://www.kfc.com)  KFC's Finger Lickin' Chicken Mitten Bucket Hugger is a limited-edition winter accessory that features built-in mittens to help with safely carrying portions of fried chicken. The unique knitted sweater helps to keep hands and meals warm, and it is being given away to anyone who orders a [qualifying KFC bucket meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-free-bucket-on-us) exclusively on [KFC.com](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavorpacked-bowls) and the KFC app, for free, while supplies last. This [festive holiday accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-holiday-feasts) promises to be a must-have for potluck lunches and dinners and other gatherings where fried chicken will be welcomed. This knitted bucket cover is launching ahead of KFC's 2021 limited-edition holiday bucket design, which continues a tradition that the chain has been carrying since the 60s. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Limited-edition Food Accessories:** Opportunity to create limited-edition accessories that complement dining experiences and offer an element of surprise. - **Branded Winter Apparel:** Opportunity to expand branded merchandise lines beyond traditional items and generate excitement around seasonal promotions. - **Novelty Food Packaging:** Opportunity to innovate food packaging by incorporating creative and functional elements that enhance the dining experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains can offer branded merchandise to customers as part of promotional campaigns and create differentiated customer experiences. - **Apparel Retail:** Apparel retail businesses can partner with food chains to create exclusive, co-branded apparel for promotions and seasonal campaigns. - **Food Packaging:** Food packaging businesses can explore innovative packaging options that incorporate creative and functional elements to enhance customer experiences and drive sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive QSR Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-chicken-bucket.md) - [QSR-Backed Holiday Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-2k.md) - [Musical Chicken Bucket Lids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bucket-lid.md) - [Resealable Fast Food Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-bucket-ware.md) - [QSR Chicken-Themed Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-x-corkcicle.md) - [Fried Chicken-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-and-loungefly.md) - [Fried Chicken Fan Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildabear-and-kfc.md) - [Fried Chicken Fashion Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/officially-licensed-kfc-product.md) - [QSR Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-x-boxlunch.md)