# Intricately Crafty Jewelry Okapiknits Creates Stunning Knitted and Crocheted Necklaces By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okapiknits References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/okapiknits-knit-and-crochet-necklaces/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/people/okapiknits) The Okapiknits jewelry collection is one part crafty, one part [bold and entirely stylish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu). Although each piece in the Okapiknits collection happens to be craftily created out of yarn and thread, the crochet and knit look has been modernized in such a way that a girl's grandmother will not know what to think when laying eyes on them. Based in Paris, France, the Okapiknits collection is available internationally through the fashion designer's [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) shop. Although the Okapiknits jewelry is what will really capture people's attention, the Okapiknits collection includes clothing items as well. The designer behind Okapiknits reveals, "I love to create new shapes using new techniques." This is evident in the intricate designs she births. From [tattered necklaces to more regal collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/judy-carter), the Okapiknits collection is rife with different designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Crafty Jewelry:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore new materials, techniques, and designs to create unique and modern craft-inspired jewelry. - **Modernized Crochet and Knit:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Incorporate innovative twists and patterns into crochet and knit jewelry to bring a fresh and contemporary appeal to traditional crafts. - **Intricate Designs:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Experiment with intricate and detailed designs to push the boundaries of handmade jewelry, merging craftsmanship with artistic expression. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Introduce unconventional handmade jewelry into the fashion and accessories industry, offering customers unique and statement pieces. - **Arts and Crafts:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Combine traditional arts and crafts techniques with modern design sensibilities to create innovative and artistic jewelry collections. - **E-commerce and Retail:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Capitalize on the popularity of online marketplaces like Etsy to showcase and sell craft-inspired jewelry to a global customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [Beachy Shell Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuckernuck.md) - [Durable Handmade Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-handmade-jewelry.md)