# Super-Sized Knitting Flocks Aran Wool Rugs Created With Giant Knitting Needles By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-01-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christien-meindertsma-knit References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/2008/11/flocks_aran_rug.html) & [dwr](http://www.dwr.com/product/limited/flocks-aran-rug.do?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=NO&utm_campaign=flocks) Christien Meindertsma loves to use gigantic needles to create her [oversized knitted creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-x-macmahon-knitting-mills). At first you don’t realize the scale of what you looking at, but when you see the designer manipulating her broom handle-like knitting needles, you get the idea. The Rotterdam-based artist Meindertsma designed and hand-knit these fabulous [Flocks Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanimarquina) in the style of an [Aran sweater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-souffl-yarn). The floor coverings, which could also be used as wall art, are 100% wool gathered from 18 merino sheep. Check out her Flocks Poufs below, previously discovered on Trend Hunter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Oversized Knitting:** Expanding the scale of traditional knitting techniques to create unique designs and products. - **Hand-knitted Rugs:** Handcrafting rugs using traditional knitting methods for a personalized and intricate touch. - **Wool Art:** Transforming wool into artistic and functional pieces, blurring the boundaries between art and decor. ### Where This Applies - **Textile and Home Decor:** Incorporating oversized knitting techniques and hand-knitted rugs in the textile and home decor industry to offer unique and customizable options. - **Fashion Accessories:** Introducing oversized knitting in the creation of fashion accessories like scarves and blankets, providing statement pieces that stand out. - **Art and Design:** Showcasing hand-knitted wool art as a disruptive innovation in the art and design industry, merging traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wool-Weaving Cobots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flocks-wobot.md) - [Eye-Catching Designer Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-rug.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Math-Inspired Colorful Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weave-collection.md) - [3D Automated Knitting Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-knitting-machine1.md) - [3D-Knitted Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-knitting1.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Hand-Knotted Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hare-klein.md)