# Rainbow Rasta Toques The Funky Chunky Knit Hat Chases Away Winter Blues By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-01-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funky-chunky-knit-hat References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/88422787/unusual-design-warm-and-toasty-rainbow) While many people will resort to boring neutrals such as gray and black when the winter weather rolls around, you will be rocking a wild rainbow of fun on your noggin' when you wear this Funky Chunky Knit Hat by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) seller Lydian Bartlett of Skunk Funky. This [bulky wool creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eloise-wool-sweater) is sure to keep your head warm and looking lively with plenty of bright colors running through its quirky design. Definitely not boring, this hat is also reversible with one side showing black, green, pink and blue colors, while the other uses black, blue, yellow, and orange. The built-in dreadlocks of the Funky Chunky Knit Hat can be wrapped around or [used as a scarf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzarella-stick-scarf). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Colorful Winter Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create winter clothing that incorporates bright colors and unique designs. - **Reversible Clothing:** Opportunity for designers to create clothing that can be worn inside-out for a versatile look. - **Functional Accessories:** Opportunity for accessory designers to create multi-purpose items such as hats with built-in scarves or pockets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Industry players can incorporate colorful and reversible options into their winter clothing collections. - **Textile:** Textile manufacturers can produce unique fabrics that incorporate a variety of colors and textures for winter items. - **Accessories:** Accessory makers can create functional pieces that offer more than one purpose. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Whipped Cream-Themed Fuzzy Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipped-creamthemed-fuzzy-hat.md) - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md) - [One-Piece Adult Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffer-chubbsie.md) - [Versatile Family-Friendly Beanies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laolao.md) - [Solar-Powered Glow-in-the-Dark Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-solar-charged-hat.md) - [Unique Elevated Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive.md) - [Chromatic Natural Landscape Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rumpl-retro-elements-blankets.md) - [Premium Wool Running Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merino-beanie.md)