# Knitting No-Nos Disasters Abound When Crochet Projects Get Out of Hand By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-09-26 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitting-disasters References: [craftastrophe.net](http://craftastrophe.net/2009/09/just-because-you-can/) & [captainestes.blogspot](http://captainestes.blogspot.com/2008/12/what-not-to-crochet.html) Knitting disasters used to be that sweater your grandma gave you with one arm way longer than the other. Or those horrid [family sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-x-macmahon-knitting-mills) that all the kids got for Christmas. But the creators of these knitting disasters were really going for the gold. Honestly, the photos speak for themselves. Knitting a pair of shorts is a horrible idea—but a garter belt is taking knitting disasters to a whole new level. **Implications** - If you do, however, feel somewhat comfortable in your [knitting abilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear), it's likely you're not from this generation. As a member of a generation who avoids knitting altogether, these knitting no-nos are certainly relatable and can be used as a helping hand for future sewers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modern Knitting Disasters:** There is a market for modern knitting guides that show what not to do, while offering innovative stitches and patterns that push the conventional limits. - **Upcycling Knitting Projects:** There is an opportunity to create an industry surrounding upcycling knitting projects by taking old, stretched out or botched knits and using them in new and innovative ways. - **Knitting as Therapy:** Amidst the chaos of the world, people are increasingly turning to knitting as a way to calm their nerves and provide a creative outlet; offering innovative products like knitting meditation apps and knitting-based self-care kits could be a lucrative opportunity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Crafting Industry:** Craft companies have the opportunity to develop modern knitting disaster guides, upcycling patterns, and knitting-based self-care products that appeal to younger generations. - **Sustainable Clothing Industry:** Companies in the sustainable clothing space could leverage the upcycling trend by incorporating botched or stretched out knits into their designs and offerings. - **Mental Health Industry:** Mental health professionals and companies can capitalize on the growing trend of knitting as therapy by offering new products and services that cater to this market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Hand-Embroidered Recipe Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recipe-sweaters.md) - [Distressed Luxury Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distressed-luxury-knitwear.md) - [Chunky Knitted Quilted Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitty-chair.md) - [3D Automated Knitting Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-knitting-machine1.md) - [Gen Z Crafting Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafternoon.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [DIY-Friendly Crochet Pattern Databases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-patterns.md)