# DIY Squid Crochets The Lady Lilliput Knitwear is Whimsical By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-06-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-lilliput-knitwear References: [stuff.icanhascheezburger](http://stuff.icanhascheezburger.com/2012/06/07/cute-kawaii-stuff-amigurumi-cthulhu/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/LadyLilliput?ref=seller_info) Instead of giving the gift of mundane and traditional socks, hats and toys to your significant other, why not check out Lady Lilliput knitwear? These sea creature-inspired DIY patterns are whimsical and add a twist to traditional crocheted items and projects. The creative artist behind these DIY crochet patterns is [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-cookie-cutters) shop owner Lady Lilliput aka Randy Lee, an avid knitter and up-and-coming knitwear designer. These oceanic objects will launch you into a whole other realm of DIY diva. With Lee’s instructions and patterns, you will be able to surprise your young tots with these surprising [squid-styled play things](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-squidward). Mix things up from the norm of [teddy bears and plush toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchkins-book-plushies) that currently riddle your home in precarious places and upgrade to these ocean-dwelling knickknacks. Apart from Lee’s DIY toy patterns, she also sells patterns for crocheted hats, scarves and hoods, most of which are sea creature inspired. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Whimsical DIY Crafts:** Opportunity for businesses to provide unique and creative DIY craft patterns and projects. - **Sea Creature-inspired Designs:** Potential for businesses to develop products and services that incorporate sea creature themes. - **Upcycled Knitwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to offer sustainable and eco-friendly knitwear made from upcycled materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Supplies:** Opportunity for businesses in the craft supplies industry to provide materials specifically for whimsical DIY crafts. - **Children's Toys:** Potential for businesses in the children's toy industry to create and market sea creature-inspired playthings. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses in the fashion and apparel industry to offer sea creature-inspired knitwear and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [DIY-Friendly Crochet Pattern Databases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-patterns.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Croatian Crocheted Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-umbrella-design-lifestyle.md) - [Video Game Crochet Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woobles-pacman-crochet-kit.md) - [Intricately Handcrafted Animal Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulu-the-lamb.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [DIY Squishy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmers-squishies.md) - [Character-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-squidward.md)