# Cable-Knit Confections Ed Bing Lee Knits Delectable Desserts By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-01-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ed-bing-lee-knitted-desserts References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2010/01/ed-bing-lees-macrame-food.html) & [edbinglee](http://www.edbinglee.com/) Ed Bing Lee’s knitted desserts are sinfully sweet. Staring at them for even a few seconds makes me want to take a bite since they’re almost good enough to eat. The unfortunate business with these delightful [sweet treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specially-selected-ultimate-melting-baubles) is that if you did try to eat them you would only get throat full of yarn. I’m guessing that whenever yarn gets into Ed Bing Lee’s capable hands, magic is bound to happen. And make me hungry for more dessert. On the bright side, at least these [pastries and cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-art-collection) won’t get me fat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Knitted Desserts:** The trend of creating realistic-looking desserts or food items using knitting techniques may disrupt the food industry as it offers a unique and visually appealing way to showcase products. - **Edible Yarn:** The concept of using edible yarn to create intricate designs and textures in food may disrupt the confectionery or bakery industry as it offers a new way to create visually stunning treats. - **Interactive Desserts:** Designing desserts to look like non-edible items, such as clothing or household items, may disrupt the dessert industry as it offers a playful and unexpected twist on traditional desserts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry could explore and capitalize on the trend of knitting techniques to create visually stunning and unique sweets and desserts. - **Bakery:** The bakery industry may find opportunities in using edible yarn to create intricate designs and textures in baked goods, such as breads and pastries, enhancing visual appeal and offering a new sensory experience to customers. - **Food Design:** The field of food design may be disrupted by the trend of creating interactive desserts that challenge the traditional perception of what food should look like and offer consumers a unique and engaging experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Treat-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenny-lemons-x-magnolia-bakery.md) - [Playful Animal-Themed Cotton Candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluffee-floss.md) - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md) - [Luxe Cotton Candy Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-sucre.md) - [Felt-Made Novelty Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourdon-street-chippy.md) - [Over-the-Top Easter Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-beverage.md) - [Danish Pastry-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-art-collection.md)