# Adorable Minifig Mittens The Lego Man Mitts by Carissa Knits are Made to Keep Geeks Warm By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-man-mitts References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/11/17/LEGO-Minifig-Mittens/) & [carissaknits.blogspot](http://carissaknits.blogspot.ca/2012/09/lego-man-mitts.html) The weather is progressively getting colder for those residing in the Northern Hemisphere and for those who want to stay warm in a unique style, they can do so with a pair of these [Lego](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-muppets-minifigures) Man Mitts. Although not necessarily stylish, they are undeniably adorable. Made for those who love the [classic building blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-science-kits), especially the minifigs that often come with kits, the Lego Man Mitts will turn any human hands into a pair of yellow clamps. Conceived by Carissa Knits, a crafter based in Texas, the Lego Man Mitts could be used as a traditional [pair of gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giver-4-season-gloves) or part of a costume, perhaps for next year Halloween. Available in sizes for the whole family, the pattern for such a fun knitting project is available on Carissa Knits' website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geek Fashion:** Explore the opportunity to create and market unique clothing and accessories that cater to the geek community. - **Nostalgia Fashion:** Tap into the market of nostalgic consumers by designing and selling apparel and accessories inspired by beloved childhood toys. - **Customizable Winter Wear:** Develop innovative clothing options that allow customers to personalize their winter wear with fun and quirky designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion & Apparel:** Fashion brands can seize the opportunity to incorporate geek culture into their designs, appealing to a niche market. - **Crafting & DIY:** Crafting enthusiasts can explore the demand for knitting patterns and projects that combine popular cultural references. - **Toy & Gaming:** Toy and gaming companies can create licensed merchandise, such as mittens, that cater to fans and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Puppet-Inspired Building Block Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-muppets-minifigures.md) - [Building Block Snow Globes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-lofi-girl-snowglobe.md) - [Brick-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-clog1.md) - [Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo.md) - [Bespoke Textile-Focused Mittens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkdesigns.md) - [Block Puzzle Carnival Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1.md) - [Festive Brick Snowglobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-snow-globes.md) - [Building Block Musician Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daft-punk-lego-helmets.md) - [Festive Sci-Fi Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat-walker.md)