# Children's Needlepoint Kits Fanny & Alexander's Crafting Kits are Inspired by Wildlife By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-04-21 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needlepoint-kit References: [moonpicnic](http://moonpicnic.com/product/themed-needlepoint-kit-fox/) Reviving a nostalgic art, these children's needlepoint kits are created by kid-focused crafting company Fanny & Alexander. Available at e-retailer Moon Picnic, these [animal-inspired crafting kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulu-the-lamb) encourage kids to engage in [hands-on play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-starter-kit) while discouraging screen time. Though many modern kids are exposed to technology from a young age, parents are taking a stand against too much screen time by investing in toys that reference nostalgia. Fanny & Alexander's [needlepoint kits for kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenfree-learning-kits) are a great example of a toy that fosters creativity, while giving children to create a finished product they can later cherish. The needlepoint kits include fox and owl designs and are each equipped with colored thread, a needle and weave canvases that make creating a final image easy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Nostalgic Toys:** Reviving nostalgic arts and crafts for kids encourages creativity and hands-on play. - **Screen Time Alternatives:** Parents investing in toys that engage kids offline and reduce screen time. - **Crafting Kits for Kids:** Crafting kits that provide children with everything they need to create a finished product. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kid-focused Crafting:** Companies focusing on creating crafting products specifically for children. - **Online Retail:** E-retailers that cater to the increasing demand for children's crafting kits. - **Parenting Products:** Businesses developing products that align with the desires of modern parents to limit screen time and encourage creative play. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid's Felt Building Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knop-knop.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [3-D Card Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/6-popup-animal-cards-to-make.md) - [Kid-Friendly Birdhouse Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidfriendly-birdhouse-kit.md) - [Educational Insect Puzzle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerkid-kits.md) - [Craft Starter Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-starter-kit.md) - [Astronomy Embroidery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-map-11-hoop-kit.md) - [Video Game Crochet Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woobles-pacman-crochet-kit.md)