# Crocheted Thanksgiving Dinners CraftyAnna Makes T-Day Treats for Dieters, Vegetarians & DIY Fans By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-11-19 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craftyanna References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34447324) This crocheted Thanksgiving dinner set by CraftyAnna is billed as [play food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations), but it's a fun alternative to slaving hours away in the kitchen to yield a calorie-laden holiday meal. CraftyAnna has placed the patterns for [turkey, asparagus spears, sweet potato, cranberries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-breast-gravy-with-cranberry-sauce) and even salt and pepper up for sale, so there's a DIY element to this CraftyAnna sin-free "meal" as well. Check out more images of this crocheted Thanksgiving dinner by CraftyAnna above, and keep clicking for more craftastic features. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Play Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create realistic-looking and calorie-free play food for children and adults alike, tapping into the growing demand for unique and creative toys. - **DIY Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop DIY craft kits and patterns for various types of craft projects, catering to the increasing interest in handmade and personalized products. - **Alternative Holiday Meals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer alternative holiday meal options that cater to different dietary restrictions and preferences, providing a healthier and more inclusive dining experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainable materials and innovative designs to create eco-friendly and educational toys that promote imaginative play. - **Craft Supply Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online platform or subscription service that offers a wide range of craft supplies, making it easier for DIY enthusiasts to find and purchase materials for their projects. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative and healthy food options that cater to specific dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and low-calorie meals, providing more choices for consumers during holiday gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thanksgiving Instant Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-turkey-dinner.md) - [Festive Lentil Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lentiful.md) - [No-Stress Friendsgiving Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendsgiving-dinner-doover-kits.md) - [Plant-Based Holiday Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-box.md) - [Thanksgiving-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straws-friendsgiving-series.md) - [Thanksgiving Meal Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straw-thanksgiving-series.md) - [Holiday Dinner Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-thanksgiving-dinner.md) - [Thanksgiving-Inspired Noodle Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-dinner.md) - [Thanksgiving Conveyor Belt Centerpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellofresh-thanksgiving.md)