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# Crochet Ramen Meals
YouTuber Betibettin Recreates an Instant Noodle Dish Entirely Out of String

By M | Published 2014-09-10 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-meal
References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/09/09/How-to-Knit-a-Bowl-of-Ramen/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fc-imr_8Xk)

Learn how to make your very own inedible [crochet ramen meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection) thanks to Japanese [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-toastie) user Betibettin. With a step-by-step online tutorial you can now learn how to recreate your own bowl of knitted soup entirely from string.

YouTuber Betibettin knows his way around a pair of knitting needles in his ramen knitting tutorial. The video turns the [iconic instant soup dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-ramen-bistro) into a fun piece of inedible food art by recreating the popular ingredients from colorful spools of string. The curly noodles and traditional Japanese toppings of egg and green onion are made entirely from string and then laid in a bowl to replicate the look of the traditional soup. The broth is recreated using a layer of yellow plastic expertly laid to recreate the look of soupy liquid.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.6/10
- Popularity: 34% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Crochet Food Art:** Opportunity for artists to create unique and visually appealing inedible food art using crochet techniques.
- **DIY Craft Tutorials:** Online tutorials that teach people how to create various craft projects using different materials and techniques.
- **Creative Food Replicas:** Creating detailed replicas of popular food items using unconventional materials and techniques.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Art and Craft Supplies:** Opportunity for craft supply retailers to capitalize on the growing demand for unique and unconventional craft materials.
- **Online Education:** Online learning platforms can offer courses on various craft techniques, providing a platform for artists to share their expertise.
- **Food and Beverage Marketing:** Food brands can collaborate with artists to create visually stunning replicas of their products for promotional purposes.

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