# Massive Knitted Bears Dave Cole Is A Master Crafter of Cuddly Creativity By TrendHead | Published 2009-01-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huge-knitted-art-bears-awesome-modern-art-by-dave-cole References: [theknittingmachine](http://www.theknittingmachine.com) Boston-based artist Dave Cole knits in a different league than most people. His knit-work is considered contemporary modern art, and is even exhibited at museums and galleries across the world. His knitt projects include the awesome pieces of artwork featured in the picture galley above. I love the [teddy bear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boss-2), the [knitting riffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear) and the largest knitting project I have ever seen, called the *[Knitting Machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-knitting-machine1)* (and I have been involved in knitting clothes for a plane once, for the Danish designer Henrik Vibskov) so this is big, big, big. I feel like getting knitting now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Massive Knitted Artwork:** The trend of using knitting as a medium for creating large and intricate artwork presents innovative opportunities for contemporary modern art. - **Knitting as a Form of Sculpture:** Exploring knitting as a form of sculpture introduces disruptive innovation opportunities to contemporary modern art industry. - **Growth of Knitting Community for Art:** The trend of connecting and growing a knitting community interested in contemporary modern art creates new opportunities for artists as well as businesses that can support this niche market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The contemporary modern art industry presents opportunities to expand upon the trend of large-scale knitted artwork which has created a new medium for artists. - **Sculpture:** By exploring knitting as a form of sculpture innovative opportunities can be created in the art industry. - **Craft and Hobby:** The growth of a knitting community interested in contemporary modern art present opportunities for businesses to support this niche market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Artist-Designed Wool Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eike-konig.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Large Animal Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polar-bear-oversized-plush-cuddle-animal-body-pillow.md) - [Man-Sized Cuddly Teddy Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loving-bear-puffy.md) - [Neurodiversity-Exploring Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interwoven-project.md) - [3D Automated Knitting Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-knitting-machine1.md) - [Collaborative Hand-Knit Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macmahon-knitting-mills-and-beams.md) - [Hand- Knitted Joint Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-x-macmahon-knitting-mills.md)