# Knitted Cigarette Packs Kate Jenkins' Crafty Smoking Souvenirs Swap Nicotine for Wool By Cowbag | Published 2009-08-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-jenkins-soft-smokes References: [cakeheadlovesevil](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2009/08/08/fluffy-smoking/) & [cardigan.ltd.uk](http://www.cardigan.ltd.uk) Textile artist Kate Jenkins is best known for her knitted food, but she also has a range of items she calls ‘Soft Smokes.’ Sold online through her website, these knitted goods cost £600 each, which is a lot of money, but well worth it. Kate Jenkins recreates packets of the best known brands such as Lucky Strike, minus the health warnings, in a mixture of yarn and beans. Study the close-up shots above to understand just how astonishing these works of art are. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Knitted Art:** There is an opportunity for a disruptive innovation in the art industry by combining traditional art with textile and knitting. - **Sustainable Smoking:** The tobacco industry can innovate to become more eco-friendly by introducing sustainable packaging materials as alternatives to traditional cigarette packaging. - **Craft Souvenirs:** There is potential for the tourism industry to offer unique and personalized craft souvenirs to customers by partnering with local artisans and artists. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry has an opportunity to expand its offering by incorporating textile and knitting into traditional art forms. - **Tobacco:** The tobacco industry can work towards a sustainable future by investing in research and development of alternative packaging materials. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can enhance the shopping experience for customers by partnering with local artists and artisans to offer unique and personalized craft souvenirs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Felt-Made Novelty Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourdon-street-chippy.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Sculptural Sleek Cannabis Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-set.md) - [Cigarette-Style Tea Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/und.md) - [Smokable Art Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-by-edie-parker-1.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Smock Fabric Inflated Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smock-collection.md) - [Herbal Cigarette Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herbal-cigarette.md) - [Wavy Smoke Wear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-smoke-wear.md)