# Kiddie Elf Accessories Mini-Eco's Knitted Ankle Bells are Colorful and Cute By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-08-23 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitted-ankle-bells References: [minieco](http://www.minieco.co.uk/homemade-musical-instruments-ankle-bells/) Children often revel in apparel that looks cute but doubles as some other trinket. With this in mind, Mini-Eco has created adorable knitted ankle bells that will have your little one prancing about like a woodland elf. This DIY project is perfect for [beginner knitters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clementine-grove), but the knitting part can be replaced with a felt strip for those who aren't so needle-able -- or simply want to cut down on time. Mini-Eco's knitted ankle bells will have your kids jumping for joy -- literally! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Babies](https://www.trendhunter.com/babies) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Wearables:** Opportunity for businesses to develop more DIY project wearables for kids like knitted ankle bells - **Adorable Apparel Accessories:** The rise of cute accessories for kids apparel like Mini-Eco's ankle bells is a trend for small businesses to keep in mind - **Multi-functional Apparel:** With the popularity of children's apparel doubling as toys or trinkets, businesses can look into combining the two with something like knitted ankle bells ### Where This Applies - **Arts and Crafts Supplies:** Opportunity for businesses in the arts and crafts industry to provide material for DIY wearables like Mini-Eco's knitted ankle bells - **Children's Apparel:** With the rise of adorable and multi-functional accessories like Mini-Eco's knitted ankle bells, children's apparel businesses can consider incorporating more similar accessories - **Toys and Games:** Businesses in the toy and game industry can consider developing apparel that doubles as toys or trinkets, similar to Mini-Eco's knitted ankle bells ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Elvish Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-classic-clog.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handholding-socks.md) - [Filmic Elf Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-x-time.md) - [Adorably Decorated Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embroidered-slippers1.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [Glam Bracelet-Making Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-couture-bracelet-kit.md) - [Charm-Accented Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentgablenits-1.md) - [Holiday Charm Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandoras-moveable-holiday-charm.md)