# Crochet Merino Wool Cat Baskets These Chunky Cat Baskets are Comforting and Chic By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-12-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-merino-wool-cat-basket References: [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/914243441/crochet-merino-wool-cat-basket-handmade?ref=sold_out-11) These adorable [Crochet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meow-g-board) Merino Wool Cat Baskets were made by CatCrochetBoutiqueNL, a mother and daughter team in The Netherlands, and act as the ideal spot for your feline friend to take a catnap. Made from [chunky 100% high-quality merino wool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-kite-jacket), the baskets are a stylish item that can seamlessly match any interior. The Crochet Merino Wool Cat Baskets are available in a variety of colorways including salmon, white, and yellow. These beautiful baskets combine form and function to create a practical design element. Consumers can purchase the Crochet Merino Wool Cat Baskets in two sizes – medium and large – depending on the size of their cat. The baskets are priced at $64 CAD on [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floof-snuggle-sack-and-floor-pillow). Image Credit: CatCrochetBoutiqueNL ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Handmade Pet Accessories:** Opportunity for small craft businesses to create and sell unique, high quality pet products like Crochet Merino Wool Cat Baskets. - **Sustainable Home Design:** Increasing demand for functional and stylish home decor, like Crochet Merino Wool Cat Baskets, made from eco-friendly materials for the conscious consumer. - **Luxury Pet Products:** Growing popularity of premium, bespoke pet accessories, such as Crochet Merino Wool Cat Baskets, that cater to consumers willing to spend more on their pets' comfort and style. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Handicrafts:** Opportunity for small-scale craft businesses to cater to the pet industry through handmade pet accessories, such as Crochet Merino Wool Cat Baskets. - **E-commerce:** Growing potential for online retailers to offer a wide range of specialty pet products, like Crochet Merino Wool Cat Baskets, to reach a larger consumer base easily. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Demand for eco-friendly, sustainable materials, like the 100% merino wool used in the Crochet Merino Wool Cat Baskets, are making waves in the fashion and apparel industry and could expand into pet accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Storage Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mushroom-woven-basket.md) - [Origami-Like Pet Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felt-cat-bed.md) - [Playful Muffin-Inspired Cat Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pets-pods.md) - [Delicate Basket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculpture.md) - [Contemporary Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Cat-Furniture-1.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Chic Woven Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-dog-bed.md) - [Chunky Knitted Quilted Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitty-chair.md) - [Cat Cafe Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds.md)