# Expressive Puppet Toques Handmade Muppet Hats Get Cozy for the Winter By Matt Ho | Published 2011-12-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-muppet-hats References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/hilarious-handmade-muppets-hats) & [anniehpilon.blogspot](http://anniehpilon.blogspot.com/search/label/muppets) The release of the new [Muppets movie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arr-x-kaws-sesame-street) has finally brought back the beloved characters to life and Annie of Wattlebird is paying homage to the whacky crew with her own handmade Muppet hats. Originally, Annie was only going to make a few of her handmade Muppet hats, but after having so much fun she ended up doing 10 of them. Through careful stitching, she was able to recreate the characters look while capturing their playful personalities through expressive faces. Different materials were used to fit certain characters features. For example, Miss Piggy required a wig and Waldorf needed cotton for his hair features. Unfortunately, these aren't for sale. But perhaps a few can try to convince Annie to start selling these? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Handmade Character Hats:** The trend of creating handmade character hats, like the Muppet hats made by Annie of Wattlebird, allows for individual expression and nostalgia. - **Expressive Design:** The trend of incorporating expressive faces and features into accessories, such as the Muppet hats, adds a playful and unique touch. - **Niche Fan Products:** The trend of producing niche fan products, like the Muppet hats, caters to specific fandoms and can create a dedicated customer base. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Handmade Accessories:** The handmade accessories industry can explore the opportunity to create and sell character-inspired hats like the Muppet hats made by Annie of Wattlebird. - **Fashion and Costume Design:** The fashion and costume design industry can capitalize on the trend of incorporating expressive faces and features into accessories, potentially creating new concepts for character-inspired hats. - **E-commerce and Fan Merchandise:** The e-commerce and fan merchandise industry can tap into the niche market of fan products, such as the Muppet hats, by collaborating with independent creators like Annie of Wattlebird. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Knit Finger Puppets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-puppet-mushrooms.md) - [Puppet-Inspired Premium Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/propilot.md) - [Playful Puppet Baby Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-preferred.md) - [Theater-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/care-bears-wicked-collection.md) - [Anime-Inspired Baseball Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-ghibli-1.md) - [Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pidgin.md) - [Whimsical Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-for-good.md) - [Collectible Character Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arr-x-kaws-sesame-street.md) - [Witty Plushie Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchkins-are-punny-collectibles.md)