# Crocheted Cartoons The Mario Raccoon Rug is Knitted to Perfection By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-raccoon-rug References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/diy-mario-raccoon-rug/) & [craftster.org](http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=314101.0) If you have crocheting talents and are unsure of what your next creation should be, try challenging yourself by making a [Super Mario](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-mario-kart) rug. This DIY project is only for serious crocheters, as the rug featured above took 15 days, or about 120 hours to complete. The rug has 386 granny squares and is 7ft by 7ft in size. Check out the images in the gallery above to get ideas on how to make a Mario Raccoon Rug for your entertainment room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Rugs:** Opportunity for companies to create DIY rug kits for consumers to make at home. - **Gaming Home Decor:** Opportunity for game companies to partner with home decor companies and create game-themed products. - **Handmade Home Decor:** Opportunity for handmade home decor businesses to wow customers with unique and intricate rug designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Companies in this industry can create unique and creative DIY kits to allow customers to create their own handmade decor. - **Gaming:** Gaming companies can partner with home decor brands to create licensed game-themed products. - **Arts and Crafts:** Companies in this industry can create more complex and time-consuming patterns for those who are looking for a challenge in their handmade projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Hovercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-hovercraft.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-a-bear.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Gaming Console Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-cart-coffe-table.md) - [Washable Superhero Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superhero-rugs.md) - [Plush Sandwich Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandwich-rug.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Pop Culture-Themed Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-world.md)