# Crocheted Cabin Concepts Kate Pokorny Wants to Crochet Homes for Project Yurt Alert By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-10-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yurt-alert References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yurtalert/yurt-alert-lets-crochet-a-home) & [yurtalert](http://yurtalert.com/) “Longtime felter” Kate Pokorny is serious about her [crocheting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-patterns). So serious, in fact, she sees it as a means to a humanitarian end. With her project Yurt Alert, Pokorny wants to crochet an entire yurt, or [transportable dwelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hata), from [wool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-la-escocesa). Yurt Alert is a challenging endeavor, and not necessarily one that will cut costs on shelters or provide feasible production. (How long does it take to crochet an entire house?) However, Yurt Alert is a supportable cause (and Pokorny’s an interesting character). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Housing:** Crocheting homes from wool presents an opportunity for sustainable housing solutions. - **Artistic Architecture:** Using crochet as a construction method opens up new possibilities for unique and artistic architectural designs. - **Craftivism:** Yurt Alert and the concept of crocheted cabins highlight the potential of craftivism in creating social impact. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Textile Manufacturing:** The production of wool-based construction materials could create opportunities for innovation within the textile manufacturing industry. - **Sustainable Construction:** Crocheted homes push the boundaries of sustainable construction techniques, presenting a disruptive opportunity within the industry. - **Social Entrepreneurship:** The concept of using crochet to address housing needs showcases the potential for social entrepreneurship in the housing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Experimental Shelter Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grayhus.md) - [3D Automated Knitting Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-knitting-machine1.md) - [Eco‑tiny Sanctuarys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tign-tiny-homes.md) - [Croatian Crocheted Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-umbrella-design-lifestyle.md) - [Compact Portable Weaving Loom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boomloom.md) - [DIY-Friendly Crochet Pattern Databases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-patterns.md) - [Neurodiversity-Exploring Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interwoven-project.md)