# Affection-Accessorized Sweaters The Honestly WTF DIY Heart Elbow Patch Adds Quirk to Cardigans By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2013-01-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honestly-wtf-diy-heart-elbow-patch References: [tenacious-dee](http://tenacious-dee.com/2012/02/03/heart-elbow-patches/) & [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-elbow-patch/) The Honestly WTF DIY Elbow Patch will update formerly outdated and bland sweaters with a whimsical heart-shaped decal. The tutorial does require the creator to have some understanding of needle felting, which can be picked up with some practice and [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dialogue) tutorials. Needle felting involves the repeated weaving of [wool rooving through another material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-masons-wool-sweater-collection) -- a sweater in this particular case. Before tackling this design, creators will need to select a sweater they wish to embellish with elbow patches. As well, they will need needles, a [heart-shaped cookie cutter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-to-heart) and a foam platform. While this DIY is more demanding than most, its final result is one you can truly be proud of. Individuals can choose whether or not they want the Honesty WTF DIY Elbow Patch on just one elbow or both. While you may not be wearing your heart on your sleeve, it’s pretty close in proximity and that bravery should count for something. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Embellishments:** The trend of DIY embellishments on clothing items provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the hobby, fashion, and crafting industries. - **Personalized Clothing:** The trend of personalized clothing through DIY techniques opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in fast fashion, e-commerce, and retail industries. - **Needle Felting:** The trend of needle felting in DIY clothing accessories presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the crafting, textile, and fashion industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Crafting:** The trend of DIY embellishments on clothing presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in crafting materials, tools, and techniques. - **Fashion:** The trend of personalized clothing through DIY techniques provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in sustainable fashion, custom clothing, and fashion technology. - **Textile:** The trend of needle felting in DIY clothing accessories presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in textile materials, manufacturing processes, and eco-friendly fibers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Cable Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eloise-wool-sweater.md) - [Hand-Embroidered Recipe Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recipe-sweaters.md) - [Soufflé Yarn Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-souffl-yarn.md) - [Accessory Adorned Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-cap.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [Distressed Luxury Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distressed-luxury-knitwear.md) - [Handcrafted Fall Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-solana.md) - [Understated Festive Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christina-fair-isle-cardigan.md)