# Knitting With Dog Hair Make the Most of Shedding With DIY Crafts for Pet Owners By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitting-with-dog-hair References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/rchemel/how-to-knit-using-dog-hair-4c) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/dp/0312152906/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Knitting with Dog Hair, eh? Well I guess the title says it all. Most folks find shedded dog hair to be a nuisance. The question now becomes, who took that gross old hair and tried to knit it? But the answer is obvious: Kendall Crolius, the author of the book. If you are wondering where to get a copy, [Amazon.com](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxwell-apartment) stocks Knitting with Dog Hair at a price of $13.95. **Implications** - This is a book dedicated to the kind of dog owners who feel take it one step further than those who view their pets as a family member. Knitting with Dog Hair is a book for [dog owners who view their pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-human) as living, breathing extensions of themselves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable DIY:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the crafting industry by promoting the use of sustainable materials like dog hair. - **Upcycled Pet Products:** Disruptive innovation potential in the pet industry by creating unique and eco-friendly products made from pet hair. - **Personalized Pet Crafts:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the crafting market by offering personalized crafts using pet hair as a sentimental material. ### Where This Applies - **Crafting:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the crafting industry by incorporating new materials like dog hair into DIY projects. - **Pet Products:** Disruptive innovation potential in the pet industry by developing novel eco-friendly products made from pet hair. - **Publishing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the publishing sector by exploring niche markets like knitting with unusual materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dog Food Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-food-cookbook.md) - [High-End Dog Grooming Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-groom-tool-brush.md) - [Hair-Reusing Fabric Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-startup.md) - [Pooch-Pampering Grooming Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniffle-likkit-inn-the-dog-house.md) - [Conjoined Holiday Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suavitel-cuddle-crewneck.md) - [Comprehensive Pet Grooming Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p2-pro.md) - [Printed Pet Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smiley-sweater.md) - [Wedding-Ready Dog Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-furever-after-kit.md) - [Pet Owner Laundry Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vamoosh-hair-shield-fabric-conditioner.md)