# Creepy Knit Creations Psychotic Handcrafted Objects are Maniacally Morbid By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creepy-knitting-creations-psychotic-objects-morbid References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Knitting_For_Psychos--Pic--Gear.html) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/72906716@N00/sets/72057594095330901/) Andieman26 has posted these on his Flickr account and now people might be questioning his sanity. These blood-soaked [knitted toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan) have some of the oddest themes, from carrots killing rabbits to unicorns killing teddy bears. This collection is truly outrageous. Honestly, who would you make these [morbid creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky) for? I guess it could be a good way to get rid of all that built up rage. **Implications** - While many children's toys are associated with lighthearted messages and harmless imagery, there is a growing market of [childlike products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlad-frank-midnight-mischief) that are appealing to a more adult generation. Adults are commonly the people buying toys for children, and with such there is a growing number of consumers who appreciate adult undertones within products that were once restricted to children. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Adult-themed Toys:** There is a trend for adult-themed toys that appeal to a more mature audience. - **Morbid Knit Creations:** There is a trend for morbid knit creations that challenge traditional perceptions of craftwork. - **Dark Humor in Toy Design:** There is a trend for incorporating dark humor in toy design, creating a unique and edgy product line. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can explore creating product lines that cater to a more mature audience with themes that challenge traditional ideas of childlike toys. - **Craft and Hobby Retail:** Craft and hobby retailers can tap into the growing interest in morbid knit creations by offering classes and projects that embrace dark and edgy themes. - **Gifting and Novelty Items:** Companies specializing in gifting and novelty items can consider adding adult-themed toys and morbid knit creations to their product lines to cater to a more niche audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adult-Targeted Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-a-bear-after-dark.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md) - [Creepy Severed Hand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Designer Blind Box Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-top.md) - [Adult-Focused Modeling Dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-doh.md) - [Surreal Dark Comedy Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-digital-circus.md)