# Multifunctional Character Hats This Grover Winter Hat Has a Scarf That Will Cuddle You Warm By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-02-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarf-hat-combo References: [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Grover-Scarf-Hat) This adorable Grover scarf hat combo will provide not only warmth from the winter, but also nostalgic warmth deep in your belly. A Grover hat is pretty awesome on its own, but this one has the added value of a scarf that cuddles as if Grover was [hugging you](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugarounds). Nothing is warmer than hugs -- especially those from a [soft cuddly muppet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arr-x-kaws-sesame-street). Grover stood out for a lot of kids as a good role model with his playful but good-natured ways. He was someone a lot of kids could relate to and in a lot of ways may have shaped who some of us are today. The [Scarf hat combo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricola-capsule) is knitted and according to the NeatoShop is "one size fits most." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multifunctional Character Hats:** The combination of apparel items has become popular, opening up possibilities for additional character-inspired apparel combinations. - **Nostalgic Apparel:** Clothing that taps into nostalgia or iconic figures is becoming a popular trend that could be leveraged for licensed merchandise. - **Functionality and Comfort:** Apparel that provides both warmth and comfort can appeal to consumers looking for practical and cozy clothing options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry could leverage popular characters and functionality to create unique products. - **Licensed Merchandise:** The trend towards nostalgic apparel and character-inspired clothing creates opportunities for licensed merchandise partnerships. - **Children's Clothing:** Combining popular children's characters in warm and cozy clothing could appeal to parents and caregivers looking for practical and fun clothing options for kids. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cozy Scarf Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarf-coat.md) - [Cheese Pull Scarves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzarella-stick-scarf.md) - [Children's Wearable Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-blanky.md) - [Winterized Woolen Ball Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melin-agame-scout-thermal.md) - [Warming Weighted Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartwarming-hugs.md) - [Conjoined Holiday Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suavitel-cuddle-crewneck.md) - [Two-In-One Plush Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-animal-pillow-with-blanket.md) - [Weighted Plush Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugarounds.md) - [Cuddly Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skoosherz.md)