# Crochet Princess Blankets These Knit Blankets Look Like the Dresses of Disney Princesses By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-08-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-princess-blanket References: [cosmopolitan](http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/a10366348/princess-dress-blankets/) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/533277307/princess-dress-blanket-purple-crochet?ref=related-2) These crochet princess blankets look like [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule) princess dresses when they are worn. These [Disney princess-inspired](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney) blankets have taken the Internet by storm. The wearer slips their arms into the "sleeves" of the blanket and wears it like a dress with no back. Kansas-based Etsty seller Carol Hladik sells the patterns for these fun Disney-inspired blankets online. Hladik created the pattern for these crochet princess blankets while recovering from foot surgery. According to Hladik, "I thought it would be nice to have a fun blanket to help me feel better." The patterns for these dresses are available in toddler, child and adult sizes so princesses big and small can get the royal treatment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Crochet Disney Princess Blankets:** Customizable crochet princess blankets inspired by Disney princess dresses. - **DIY Princess Fashion:** Growing popularity in DIY princess fashion for all ages. - **Disney Fan Merchandise:** Disney-inspired merchandise continues to be popular among all ages. ### Who This Affects Most - **Crafts and DIY:** Opportunities for craft and DIY companies to promote their products and create similar products. - **Children's Products:** Child and toddler-sized blankets may appeal to parents who want to buy Disney princess-inspired merchandise for their children. - **Licensed Merchandise:** Licensed merchandise manufacturers have potential to collaborate with Disney for similar products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Designed Wool Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eike-konig.md) - [Soft-Colored Disney Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [High-Fashion Throw Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erdem-1.md) - [Children's Wearable Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-blanky.md) - [Cold Weather Anime Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-fluff-blanket.md) - [Sparkling Detailed Princess Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-girl-doll-1.md) - [Ultra-Cozy Large Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-blanket.md) - [Fashion-Forward Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-blanket.md)