# Crocheted Ice Skates Hockey Skate Booties for NHL-Obsessed Newborns By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-10-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hockey-skate-booties References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31766859&ref=sr_gallery_20&&ga_search_query=hockey&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31405688&ref=sr_gallery_9&&ga_search_query=hockey) These hockey skate booties will help make the perfect [NHL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-4) opening day outfit for a new little NHL star or big hockey fan. These hockey skate booties are crocheted out of acrylic yarn in the traditional hockey skate colors of black, grey and white. Due to the knitted blades at the bottom of the booties, these hockey skates are strictly for lounging and reclining (not for walking, running or skating). Hockey skate booties do lack a toe pick, so if your little one might be more inclined to pirouette on the ice than to pass the puck, [knitted figure skating booties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embroidered-slippers1) can also be purchased. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Athletic-themed Baby Clothes:** Opportunity for designers to create crocheted versions of other athletic shoes and apparel to allow parents to dress their babies in themed clothing. - **Knitted Accessories:** Opportunity for designers to expand their product line to include other knitted accessories, such as hats and mittens, for babies and children. - **Nostalgic Sports Merchandise:** Opportunity for vintage sports teams and merchandisers to create retro-inspired baby clothes and accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Baby Clothing:** Opportunity for designers and manufacturers in the baby clothing industry to offer unique and themed products. - **Handmade Goods:** Opportunity for handmade goods marketplaces and sellers to showcase unique and niche products, such as these crocheted hockey skate booties. - **Sports Merchandise:** Opportunity for sports teams and merchandisers to expand their product lines to include baby and children's apparel and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Performance-Tracking Skate Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hockey-skate-sensors.md) - [Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swoosh-1-trainer.md) - [Kidult Baby Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-baby.md) - [Aqua-Tonal Textural Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-one-sneaker.md) - [Ultra-Cozy Slip-On Booties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-research.md) - [Active Wearable Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-wearable-tech.md) - [Mohair-Laced Luxe Ski Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-boot-1.md) - [Knitted Crochet Checkerboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitted-half-cab.md) - [Basketball-Honoring Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nba-x-crocs-classic-clog-allstar.md)