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# **glow in the dark yarn**

**Skip it****52/100 **

a small market ($88K/yr) — glow in the dark yarn doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$88K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+173.4%**

**Products**

**29**

**Brands**

**13**

was 12 a year ago

**Sellers**

**21**

**Price range**

**$4.65–$38.52**

**Returns**

**1.6%**

**Rating**

**4.2★**

**Skip it**

Scored 52/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**4**

 ×0.30

Growth

**74**

 ×0.30

Competition

**63**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**72**

 ×0.10

Returns

**87**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +173.4% year over year.

6K3KPrime Day '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Sep, Oct · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.6×

## **Competition**

- Lion Brand Yarn33% - bulingbuling14% - WILLBOND14% - HEJIN11% - Red Heart9% - XAUKEU5% - Other (7 brands)13%

The top 5 products take 47% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 13 brands and 21 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**13 **▲rising

was 12 a year ago

**Sellers**

**21**

**Top 5 brand share**

**82%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Lion Brand Yarn DIY Glow Cozy Glow in The Dark Yarn for Crocheting Knitting & Crafts Neon Green 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zi9KXRENL.jpg) [**Lion Brand Yarn DIY Glow Cozy Glow in The Dark Yarn for Crocheting Knitting & Crafts Neon Green 1 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9JR3YGH)

Lion Brand Yarn$8.294.4★35116%▼falling

2
![WILLBOND 5 Rolls Glow in The Dark Magic Yarn Luminous Neon Crochet Yarn for Crocheting DIY Knitting Glow Fingering Sewing Supplies for Crafts Sewing Party 54.7 yd Per Roll (Elegant Colors)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PqdeVuJ1L.jpg) [**WILLBOND 5 Rolls Glow in The Dark Magic Yarn Luminous Neon Crochet Yarn for Crocheting DIY Knitting Glow Fingering Sewing Supplies for Crafts Sewing Party 54.7 yd Per Roll (Elegant Colors)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7W3SYLK)

WILLBOND$19.764.1★7569%▲rising

3
![Lion Brand Yarn DIY Glow Cozy Glow in The Dark Yarn for Crocheting Knitting & Crafts Aqua 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31fYinFX9GL.jpg) [**Lion Brand Yarn DIY Glow Cozy Glow in The Dark Yarn for Crocheting Knitting & Crafts Aqua 1 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9JNPH5V)

Lion Brand Yarn$7.784.4★3519%▲rising

4
![Red Heart Super Glow Glow Worm Green Yarn - 3 Pack of 1.8oz/50g - 100% Polyester - #4 Worsted (Medium) - 50 Yards - Knitting/Crochet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LDhu1CFwL.jpg) [**Red Heart Super Glow Glow Worm Green Yarn - 3 Pack of 1.8oz/50g - 100% Polyester - #4 Worsted (Medium) - 50 Yards - Knitting/Crochet**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DF6T11KR)

Red Heart$15.543.6★877%▼falling

5
![120g Glow in The Dark Yarn for Crocheting and Knitting; 120m(144yds) Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches; Worsted-Weight Medium #4; Yarn for Beginners Crochet Kit Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413gEtdGyfL.jpg) [**120g Glow in The Dark Yarn for Crocheting and Knitting; 120m(144yds) Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches; Worsted-Weight Medium #4; Yarn for Beginners Crochet Kit Making**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQYLPWDX)

HEJIN$14.844.6★3807%▼falling

6
![BulingBuling Glow in The Dark Yarn - 5 Pack Glow Yarn (260g/9oz | 273 Yards) Knitting & Crochet Thread for DIY Crafts Gifts Doll Making (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ce62UApJL.jpg) [**BulingBuling Glow in The Dark Yarn - 5 Pack Glow Yarn (260g/9oz | 273 Yards) Knitting & Crochet Thread for DIY Crafts Gifts Doll Making (White)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C945FBJP)

bulingbuling$19.644.5★3767%—flat

7
![5 Rolls Glow in The Dark Yarn for Crochet 2025 Glow Yarn for DIY Holiday Gifts Scarves Shawls Sweaters Hats (5Rolls White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61D7B9PKQWL.jpg) [**5 Rolls Glow in The Dark Yarn for Crochet 2025 Glow Yarn for DIY Holiday Gifts Scarves Shawls Sweaters Hats (5Rolls White)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFBGFHJW)

XAUKEU$17.694.5★515%▼falling

8
![Lion Brand Yarn DIY Glow Yarn Natural](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-6mbi8NdL.jpg) [**Lion Brand Yarn DIY Glow Yarn Natural**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0812BLX73)

Lion Brand Yarn$4.654.3★1,5285%▼falling

9
![5x50g Glow in The Dark Yarn Set for Crocheting and Knitting; 5x51m (60yds) Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches; Worsted-Weight Medium #4; Beginners Crochet Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51sbW0x3xQL.jpg) [**5x50g Glow in The Dark Yarn Set for Crocheting and Knitting; 5x51m (60yds) Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches; Worsted-Weight Medium #4; Beginners Crochet Kit**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGNHP9JM)

HEJIN$22.684.6★3804%▲rising

10

![100g/3.5oz BulingBuling Acrylic Glow in The Dark Yarn Colourful Yarn -Worsted Fine #2Yarn - 240M/262Yards Beginners Yarnfor Crochet and Knitting (Red Light 1 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zTKMO-0KL.jpg) [**100g/3.5oz BulingBuling Acrylic Glow in The Dark Yarn Colourful Yarn -Worsted Fine #2Yarn - 240M/262Yards Beginners Yarnfor Crochet and Knitting (Red Light 1 Pack)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5V98ZSL)

bulingbuling$14.134.5★1023%▲rising

11

![Lion Brand Yarn DIY Glow Cozy Glow in The Dark Yarn for Crocheting Knitting & Crafts Neon Yellow 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xTicrbA2L.jpg) [**Lion Brand Yarn DIY Glow Cozy Glow in The Dark Yarn for Crocheting Knitting & Crafts Neon Yellow 1 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9JPTP7D)

Lion Brand Yarn$7.924.4★3513%▲rising

12

![WILLBOND 5 Rolls Glow in The Dark Yarn Luminous Crochet Yarn for Crocheting DIY Knitting Glow Fingering Sewing Supplies for Halloween Arts Crafts Sewing Party 54.7 yd Per Roll (Cute Colors)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51iNNvEvMqL.jpg) [**WILLBOND 5 Rolls Glow in The Dark Yarn Luminous Crochet Yarn for Crocheting DIY Knitting Glow Fingering Sewing Supplies for Halloween Arts Crafts Sewing Party 54.7 yd Per Roll (Cute Colors)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH2N85KY)

WILLBOND$19.334.1★7562%▲rising

13

![Red Heart Super Glow Lunar White Yarn - 3 Pack of 1.8oz/50g - 100% Polyester - #4 Worsted (Medium) - 50 Yards - Knitting/Crochet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mio0txGbL.jpg) [**Red Heart Super Glow Lunar White Yarn - 3 Pack of 1.8oz/50g - 100% Polyester - #4 Worsted (Medium) - 50 Yards - Knitting/Crochet**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DF6RLXYS)

Red Heart$15.154.0★782%—flat

14

![BulingBuling Glow in The Dark Yarn - 100g/3.5oz DK #3 Light Weight Beginner-Friendly Crochet & Knitting Supplies (Black 1 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-lpiQo0pL.jpg) [**BulingBuling Glow in The Dark Yarn - 100g/3.5oz DK #3 Light Weight Beginner-Friendly Crochet & Knitting Supplies (Black 1 Pack)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDFL1ZV2)

bulingbuling$10.104.2★892%▲rising

15

![Crochet Yarn Glow in The Dark SunBling Luminous 3 Pack of 5.29Oz/230Yards Acrylic Yarn for Handicraft Knitting Light#3 Worsted Yarns Ideal for Beginners Adult DIY Birthday Gifts for Women (Rainbow)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SxJdSFfXL.jpg) [**Crochet Yarn Glow in The Dark SunBling Luminous 3 Pack of 5.29Oz/230Yards Acrylic Yarn for Handicraft Knitting Light#3 Worsted Yarns Ideal for Beginners Adult DIY Birthday Gifts for Women (Rainbow)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCMGXFPR)

SunBling$21.103.8★742%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 29 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Lion Brand Yarn DIY Glow Cozy Glow in The Dark Yarn for Crocheting Knitting & Crafts Neon Green 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zi9KXRENL.jpg)**Lion Brand Yarn DIY Glow Cozy Glow in The Dark Yarn for Crocheting Knitting & Crafts Neon Green 1 Pack** Lion Brand Yarn**$8.29**4.4★351 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9JR3YGH) [![WILLBOND 5 Rolls Glow in The Dark Magic Yarn Luminous Neon Crochet Yarn for Crocheting DIY Knitting Glow Fingering Sewing Supplies for Crafts Sewing Party 54.7 yd Per Roll (Elegant Colors)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PqdeVuJ1L.jpg)**WILLBOND 5 Rolls Glow in The Dark Magic Yarn Luminous Neon Crochet Yarn for Crocheting DIY Knitting Glow Fingering Sewing Supplies for Crafts Sewing Party 54.7 yd Per Roll (Elegant Colors)** WILLBOND**$19.76**4.1★756 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7W3SYLK) [![Lion Brand Yarn DIY Glow Cozy Glow in The Dark Yarn for Crocheting Knitting & Crafts Aqua 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31fYinFX9GL.jpg)**Lion Brand Yarn DIY Glow Cozy Glow in The Dark Yarn for Crocheting Knitting & Crafts Aqua 1 Pack** Lion Brand Yarn**$7.78**4.4★351 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9JNPH5V) [![Red Heart Super Glow Glow Worm Green Yarn - 3 Pack of 1.8oz/50g - 100% Polyester - #4 Worsted (Medium) - 50 Yards - Knitting/Crochet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LDhu1CFwL.jpg)**Red Heart Super Glow Glow Worm Green Yarn - 3 Pack of 1.8oz/50g - 100% Polyester - #4 Worsted (Medium) - 50 Yards - Knitting/Crochet** Red Heart**$15.54**3.6★87 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DF6T11KR) [![120g Glow in The Dark Yarn for Crocheting and Knitting; 120m(144yds) Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches; Worsted-Weight Medium #4; Yarn for Beginners Crochet Kit Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413gEtdGyfL.jpg)**120g Glow in The Dark Yarn for Crocheting and Knitting; 120m(144yds) Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches; Worsted-Weight Medium #4; Yarn for Beginners Crochet Kit Making** HEJIN**$14.84**4.6★380 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQYLPWDX) [![BulingBuling Glow in The Dark Yarn - 5 Pack Glow Yarn (260g/9oz | 273 Yards) Knitting & Crochet Thread for DIY Crafts Gifts Doll Making (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ce62UApJL.jpg)**BulingBuling Glow in The Dark Yarn - 5 Pack Glow Yarn (260g/9oz | 273 Yards) Knitting & Crochet Thread for DIY Crafts Gifts Doll Making (White)** bulingbuling**$19.64**4.5★376 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C945FBJP) [![5 Rolls Glow in The Dark Yarn for Crochet 2025 Glow Yarn for DIY Holiday Gifts Scarves Shawls Sweaters Hats (5Rolls White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61D7B9PKQWL.jpg)**5 Rolls Glow in The Dark Yarn for Crochet 2025 Glow Yarn for DIY Holiday Gifts Scarves Shawls Sweaters Hats (5Rolls White)** XAUKEU**$17.69**4.5★51 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFBGFHJW) [![Lion Brand Yarn DIY Glow Yarn Natural](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-6mbi8NdL.jpg)**Lion Brand Yarn DIY Glow Yarn Natural** Lion Brand Yarn**$4.65**4.3★1,528 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0812BLX73)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**28%

*“It glows in the dark”*

**Color**10%

*“Cute colors”*

**Soft Feel**9%

*“it is so soft”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“The yarn seems like it is decent quality”*

**Fun/Entertainment Experience**4%

*“Fun novel idea”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“Product is what is advertised”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“it's easy to use”*

**Material Quality**4%

*“which I think the material was perfect for the eyeballs”*

**Upholstery/Fabric Quality**2%

*“like much of the yarn and fabric I own”*

**Value For Money**2%

*“still worth 5 stars”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**22%

*“No Glow”*

**Size-Overall**17%

*“Very disappointed in size”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“False advertisement”*

**Hard Feel**6%

*“Feels very rough”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“wow you just don't get much for your money”*

**Material Quality**3%

*“Yarn is a very strange”*

**Color**3%

*“was disappointed when they all glowed green”*

**Quality-Overall**3%

*“What is wrong with people selling junk”*

**Fluffiness**2%

*“Not fluffy AT all and very thin”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“Hard to work with”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall22% - Advertised Vs Actual Product16% - Brightness/Shine/Glow13% - Color11% - Material Quality10% - Value For Money6% - Thin5% - Functionality-Overall4% - Thickness3% - Quality-Overall3%