# Crochet Sculptures Wundkammer Takes Your Grandma's Hobby and Makes It Cool By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-sculptures-wundkammer References: [jpolka.blogspot](http://jpolka.blogspot.com/) & [supernaturale](http://www.supernaturale.com/articles.html?id=277) Wunderkammer proves you don't have to be an old woman to like to crochet and you also don't have to stick to crocheting scarves, hats or mats either. Wunderkammer feels passionately about using crochet to create sculptures. Check out the pictures above to see some of her [crochet sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog) and to get a picture tutorial of how to crochet. This is the perfect eco-friendly [DIY hobby](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-patterns) for grandmas and youth alike. **Implications** - These animal-friendly faces would definitely liven up bland restaurants, office spaces or living rooms. The nice thing about them is they won't make you feel guilty about their past lives; these are truly wonderful [wall pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Decor:** The use of crochet sculptures as eco-friendly decor provides an opportunity for businesses to enhance the aesthetic appeal of their spaces. - **Youthful Crocheting:** The trend of youth engaging in crochet art opens up opportunities for businesses to target this demographic with crochet kits and workshops. - **Creative Upcycling:** The use of crochet to transform waste materials into art offers disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses in the recycling and art industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Interior design businesses can capitalize on the trend of using crochet sculptures as a unique and eco-friendly form of decor. - **Craft and Hobby:** The craft and hobby industry can tap into the trend of youth engaging in crochet art by offering beginner-friendly crochet kits and classes. - **Recycling:** Businesses in the recycling industry can explore the use of crochet as a means of upcycling waste materials into artistic creations for sale. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Delicate Basket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculpture.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Video Game Crochet Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woobles-pacman-crochet-kit.md) - [Sculptural Rattan Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rattan-sculpture.md) - [Neurodiversity-Exploring Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interwoven-project.md)