# Endearing Message Sweaters This Caught On a Whim DIY Starts a Conversation with Clothing By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2013-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caught-on-a-whim-diy References: [caughtonawhim](http://www.caughtonawhim.com/2013/01/diy-wordy-sweater.html) This Caught On a Whim DIY sweater is an adorable way to infuse your words into your wardrobe. As noted by Erica, the creator behind this DIY obsessed blog, there is a “[trend in the fashion world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-to-connect-1)…of letting your clothes do the talking.” Following this logic, she decided to create her own [conversational piece of clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-to-heart). The word “love” spelled out on this sweater will definitely warm your heart and soul. Using a sweater, yarn, pins and needle thread, this DIY will definitely be one of the most inexpensive ones you've probably ever attempted. While the Caught On a Whim DIY [sweater uses yarn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-souffl-yarn), there’s no harm in giving this craft a try with ribbon, cord or whatever odds and ends you have laying around. Let your clothes start a conversation with the help of this crafty creation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Conversational Fashion:** Creating clothing that allows wearers to express themselves and start conversations. - **DIY Clothing:** The trend of making personalized clothing items at home. - **Inexpensive Fashion:** The popularity of affordable fashion options that can be created with basic materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunities for brands to create conversational fashion items and DIY clothing kits. - **Craft and Hobby:** Potential for retailers to offer DIY clothing supplies and tools for consumers to create their own conversation-starting garments. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the concept of wearable art and expression through DIY projects like message sweaters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Embroidered Recipe Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recipe-sweaters.md) - [Conversation Candy Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zales-x-sweethearts.md) - [Sustainable Cable Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eloise-wool-sweater.md) - [Collaborative Butter-Brand Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugly-sweater-x-danish-creamery.md) - [Cheeky Holiday Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-stoppers.md) - [Printed Pet Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smiley-sweater.md) - [Connection-Driven Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-to-connect-1.md) - [Conjoined Holiday Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suavitel-cuddle-crewneck.md) - [Ornate Cashmere Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embroidered-cashmere-sweater.md)