# Pony Character Crochet Kits The My Little Pony x The Woobles Craft Recreates Applejack & More By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-04-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-little-pony-x-the-woobles References: [thewoobles](https://thewoobles.com/collections/my-little-pony-x-the-woobles)  A trio of officially licensed [My Little Pony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-coffee) x The Woobles craft kits will launch this spring, treating fans to fun ways to assemble soft-bodied versions of [favorite characters like Rainbow Dash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-highs), Twilight Sparkle, and Applejack. True to the unique personality of each pony, the details are different on each, and the kits contain everything kids need to get going, including a custom hook, yarn, and button eyes. Crochet and other "grandmacore" handicrafts are experiencing a genuine revival among Gen Z and Gen Alpha, driven by a demand for screen-free pursuits that trade passive scrolling for the quiet focus and tangible reward of making something with your hands. For both young people and the parents raising them, there is a deepening appeal in skills that produce something real, building a kind of confidence and satisfaction that no app or algorithm can replicate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.8/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 72% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Licensed Character Craft Kits:** High-demand branded DIY kits blend fandom and hands-on making, enabling premium crossovers between entertainment IP and physical play experiences. - **Grandmacore Revival:** Younger generations are embracing nostalgic, traditionally domestic crafts, shifting leisure preferences toward slow, skill-based activities with tangible outcomes. - **Screen-free Skill Building:** A rising preference for tactile, low-tech pastimes creates renewed value in products that teach foundational manual skills and deliver visible progress. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toys and Games:** Toy makers are positioned to integrate instructional, collectible, and tactile elements into products that extend play into creative learning moments. - **Craft Retail and Subscription:** Retailers and subscription services can curate recurring, themed kits that cater to fandoms and the desire for curated, offline experiences. - **Entertainment Licensing and Merchandising:** IP holders stand to expand character ecosystems into hands-on formats that monetize nostalgia while deepening fan engagement across age groups. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Vacation Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-wear-collection.md) - [Textured Casual Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirddy-x-clarks.md) - [Crocheted Condiment Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grandmas-darling.md) - [Romantic Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hopeless-romantic-edit.md) - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md) - [Dreamy Summer Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangls-mirage-drop.md) - [Sun-Soaked Youthful Fashion Campaign](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-2026.md) - [Mediterranean-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediterranean-muse.md) - [Contemporary Femininity-Inspired Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magda-butryms-resort-2026.md)