# Knitted Holiday Treats KTBdesigns Gingerbread Man Patterns Let You Make Calorie-Free Crafts By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-11-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ktbdesigns-gingerbread-man References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33836557) These adorable KTBdesigns gingerbread man patterns make me want to take up knitting, stat. These [calorie-free holiday treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-house-kit) let dieters and crafters alike indulge in some of the [sweetest parts of the season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnaw-chocolates) without adding to their waistlines. Check out more images of the KTBdesigns gingerbread man patterns above, and keep clicking for more fun knitted, stitched and crocheted projects to work on when the weather keeps you indoors this winter. **Implications** - I think the funnest part of these KTBdesigns gingerbread men is the fact that they even come with little knitted fixings to spruce up the look of each gingerbread man. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Knitted Holiday Crafts:** Opportunity for knitting enthusiasts to create calorie-free holiday treats. - **Crafting and Dieting:** Combining hobbies and health-conscious choices with calorie-free craft projects. - **Winter Crafting:** Engaging in indoor knitting projects during the colder months. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Crafting and Knitting:** Providing patterns and supplies for calorie-free craft projects. - **Health and Wellness:** Supporting dieters by offering alternative ways to indulge in the sweetness of the season. - **Entertainment and Hobby:** Keeping people occupied with engaging indoor activities during winter. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Haunted Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-gingerbread.md) - [Building-Friendly Holiday Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-gingerbread-toaster-pastry.md) - [DIY Holiday Donut Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-creations-kit.md) - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.md) - [Decorative Holiday Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-marshmallow.md) - [Modernist Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-dreamhouse.md) - [Festive Cereal Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cingerbread-house-kit.md) - [Festive Diabetic-Friendly Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetic-friendly-cookies.md)