# Knitting for Geeky Gamers Mario Scarf By Cowbag | Published 2008-08-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-scarf-extreme-knitting-inspired-by-mario-bros References: [themarioscarf.blogspot](http://themarioscarf.blogspot.com/) I love this Super [Mario Bros scarf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-play-silk), as it is just different. If you had not know been told it was a Mario Bros theme, you would probably quite rightly thing it was a hideous pattern - but we know the score. It was created by Cassie, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English from [Georgia State University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spherephones) in May 2008, and plans to be a teacher. This is another example of how it seems to be 'the thing' at the moment to recreate high tech objects with low tech crafts. To further demonstrate this point here are some more trends... ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-inspired Crafts:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in combining nostalgic elements with modern technology to create unique products. - **Low-tech Replication of High-tech Objects:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in using traditional craft techniques to recreate popular tech-related items. - **Personalized Handmade Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in offering customized and unique accessories made with traditional craft skills. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft and DIY:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in bridging traditional craft skills with technology to create innovative products. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in incorporating handmade accessories with modern fashion trends. - **Education and Teaching:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in leveraging craft and DIY techniques for educational purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Family-Friendly Gamer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-clothing-line.md) - [Video Game Travel Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-super-mario-travel-items.md) - [Cheese Pull Scarves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzarella-stick-scarf.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Retro Tech Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-holiday-sweater.md) - [Playing Card-Themed Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-5.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Hovercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-hovercraft.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md)