--- title: "gold yarn — Niche Verdict: Skip it (51/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/gold-yarn" last_updated: "2026-07-09T22:54:37.201Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($66K/yr) — gold yarn doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($66K/yr) — gold yarn doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "gold yarn — Niche Verdict: Skip it (51/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **gold yarn** **Skip it****51/100 ** a small market ($66K/yr) — gold yarn doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$66K** **Growth (1y)** **+269.2%** **Products** **33** **Brands** **17** was 24 a year ago **Sellers** **56** **Price range** **$5.08–$26.87** **Returns** **2.1%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Skip it** Scored 51/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **3** ×0.30 Growth **83** ×0.30 Competition **63** ×0.20 Quality gap **42** ×0.10 Returns **83** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +269.2% year over year. 4K2KBlack Friday '24Spike '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.1× ## **Competition** - Red Heart18% - YarnArt16% - Caron15% - CLISIL14% - Esuikelut10% - HEJIN7% - Other (11 brands)20% The top 5 products take 48% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 17 brands and 56 sellers compete here. **Brands** **17 **▼falling was 24 a year ago **Sellers** **56** **Top 5 brand share** **73%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![RED HEART Super Saver Yarn Gold](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DsHWSbZQL.jpg) [**RED HEART Super Saver Yarn Gold**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00172XANO) Red Heart$6.284.7★32,22813%▲rising 2 ![Clisil 100g 860yds DIY Gold Yellow Lurex Thread 3mm Thick Shining Glitter Sparkle Metal Yarn for Crochet Ornaments Knitting Fancy Metallic Yans for Crafting Decoration Projects Sweater Scarf Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KFM2xIDbL.jpg) [**Clisil 100g 860yds DIY Gold Yellow Lurex Thread 3mm Thick Shining Glitter Sparkle Metal Yarn for Crochet Ornaments Knitting Fancy Metallic Yans for Crafting Decoration Projects Sweater Scarf Bag**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0861MK5H8) CLISIL$11.814.4★32610%▼falling 3 ![Esuikelut Metallic Glitter Yarn for Crochet & Knitting Fine 2 Light Weight Worsted for Crochet Knitting 35g 1.23oz 145 Yards Soft Craft Sparkle Yarn (Gold)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518gmhmKU6L.jpg) [**Esuikelut Metallic Glitter Yarn for Crochet & Knitting Fine 2 Light Weight Worsted for Crochet Knitting 35g 1.23oz 145 Yards Soft Craft Sparkle Yarn (Gold)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH2DTTL5) Esuikelut$7.044.3★9310%▲rising 4 ![Caron Simply Me Luster Golden Yarn - 2 Pack of 170g/6oz - 65% Nylon 35% Acrylic - #4 Worsted (Medium) - 360 Yards - Knitting/Crochet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5153ERu9AlL.jpg) [**Caron Simply Me Luster Golden Yarn - 2 Pack of 170g/6oz - 65% Nylon 35% Acrylic - #4 Worsted (Medium) - 360 Yards - Knitting/Crochet**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKR4V416) Caron$18.844.6★1608%▲rising 5 ![120g Gold Sparkle Yarn for Crocheting and Knitting; 120m(144yds) for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches; Worsted-Weight Medium #4; Yarn for Beginners Crochet Kit Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514S+T-TdwL.jpg) [**120g Gold Sparkle Yarn for Crocheting and Knitting; 120m(144yds) for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches; Worsted-Weight Medium #4; Yarn for Beginners Crochet Kit Making**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ1F9ZLB) HEJIN$13.234.2★1687%▲rising 6 ![YARNART Manhattan - Glittery Knitting Yarn Sparkle Yarn Shiny Metallic Yarn Wool Yarn Acrylic Yarn Fantasy Yarn 1.76 Oz 218.72 Yds (902)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ASrvC2FCL.jpg) [**YARNART Manhattan - Glittery Knitting Yarn Sparkle Yarn Shiny Metallic Yarn Wool Yarn Acrylic Yarn Fantasy Yarn 1.76 Oz 218.72 Yds (902)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWKB69R7) YarnArt$6.894.6★3235%▼falling 7 ![YarnArt Sparkle - Metallic Glitter Fine Lightweight Yarn for Crochet & Knitting Amigurumi Cardigans Shawls Bag Making Soft Craft (1306)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LM1z8ssUL.jpg) [**YarnArt Sparkle - Metallic Glitter Fine Lightweight Yarn for Crochet & Knitting Amigurumi Cardigans Shawls Bag Making Soft Craft (1306)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHXJJHDP) YarnArt$8.024.6★2894%▲rising 8 ![CHENURORA Artisanal Yarn Collection Multifiber Fancy Yarn with Mini Golden Sequins for Knitting Crocheting Crafts DIY Set of 3 Rolls (Gold with Mini Sequins)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51m8NEbUwcL.jpg) [**CHENURORA Artisanal Yarn Collection Multifiber Fancy Yarn with Mini Golden Sequins for Knitting Crocheting Crafts DIY Set of 3 Rolls (Gold with Mini Sequins)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDQ3MY5K) CHENURORA$25.434.3★494%—flat 9 ![CIRCULO Encanto Slim Roll Yarn 100% Viscose - Luxury & Shine - Sport Weight Yarn - 262 yds 3.52 oz - Color 7577 - Gold](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kBAisFhvL.jpg) [**CIRCULO Encanto Slim Roll Yarn 100% Viscose - Luxury & Shine - Sport Weight Yarn - 262 yds 3.52 oz - Color 7577 - Gold**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GT25XC9Q) CÍRCULO$14.954.6★8343%▲rising 10 ![YarnArt Sparkle Metallic Shiny Yarn 60% Metallic Polyester 40% Polyamide 25g 160m 2.5mm Needles & 3mm Hooks (1300)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41x-kdTf4BL.jpg) [**YarnArt Sparkle Metallic Shiny Yarn 60% Metallic Polyester 40% Polyamide 25g 160m 2.5mm Needles & 3mm Hooks (1300)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHDBV5BD) YarnArt$8.034.6★2893%—flat 11 ![Caron All Day Cotton - 3 Pack of 173 Yards/3.52 oz Golden 100% Mercerized Cotton Yarn](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lQU4htVvL.jpg) [**Caron All Day Cotton - 3 Pack of 173 Yards/3.52 oz Golden 100% Mercerized Cotton Yarn**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D98LRRPM) Caron$11.694.6★2,6533%▼falling 12 ![Red Heart Super Saver Gold Yarn - 3 Pack of 198g/7oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 364 Yards - Knitting/Crochet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CAD12Ch7L.jpg) [**Red Heart Super Saver Gold Yarn - 3 Pack of 198g/7oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 364 Yards - Knitting/Crochet**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W1JKZ5J) Red Heart$10.814.7★41,2813%▼falling 13 ![Caron Simply Soft Collection Yarn 6oz Gauge 4 Medium Worsted 100% Acrylic - Autumn Maize - Machine Wash & Dry](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+VDrLTXnL.jpg) [**Caron Simply Soft Collection Yarn 6oz Gauge 4 Medium Worsted 100% Acrylic - Autumn Maize - Machine Wash & Dry**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041LT7W6) Caron$10.264.7★3873%—flat 14 ![jijAcraft 328 Feet Gold String Twine - 1.5mm Metallic Ornament Thread Gift Wrapping - Inelastic Macrame Glitter Gold Cord for Gift Wrapping DIY Crafts Bracelets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yvST5cZTL.jpg) [**jijAcraft 328 Feet Gold String Twine - 1.5mm Metallic Ornament Thread Gift Wrapping - Inelastic Macrame Glitter Gold Cord for Gift Wrapping DIY Crafts Bracelets**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MKDS2MN) jijAcraft$7.924.7★4102%▼falling 15 ![Clisil 860yd Gold Lurex Thread 3.52oz Shining Glitter Sparkle Metallic Yarn DIY Fancy Crochet Project String Knitting Sweater Scarf Accessory 3mm Thick Golden](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ljVDZzFBL.jpg) [**Clisil 860yd Gold Lurex Thread 3.52oz Shining Glitter Sparkle Metallic Yarn DIY Fancy Crochet Project String Knitting Sweater Scarf Accessory 3mm Thick Golden**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YV42FK3) CLISIL$11.554.4★4852%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 33 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 33 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![RED HEART Super Saver Yarn Gold](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DsHWSbZQL.jpg)**RED HEART Super Saver Yarn Gold** Red Heart**$6.28**4.7★32,228 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00172XANO) [![Clisil 100g 860yds DIY Gold Yellow Lurex Thread 3mm Thick Shining Glitter Sparkle Metal Yarn for Crochet Ornaments Knitting Fancy Metallic Yans for Crafting Decoration Projects Sweater Scarf Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KFM2xIDbL.jpg)**Clisil 100g 860yds DIY Gold Yellow Lurex Thread 3mm Thick Shining Glitter Sparkle Metal Yarn for Crochet Ornaments Knitting Fancy Metallic Yans for Crafting Decoration Projects Sweater Scarf Bag** CLISIL**$11.81**4.4★326 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0861MK5H8) [![Esuikelut Metallic Glitter Yarn for Crochet & Knitting Fine 2 Light Weight Worsted for Crochet Knitting 35g 1.23oz 145 Yards Soft Craft Sparkle Yarn (Gold)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518gmhmKU6L.jpg)**Esuikelut Metallic Glitter Yarn for Crochet & Knitting Fine 2 Light Weight Worsted for Crochet Knitting 35g 1.23oz 145 Yards Soft Craft Sparkle Yarn (Gold)** Esuikelut**$7.04**4.3★93 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH2DTTL5) [![Caron Simply Me Luster Golden Yarn - 2 Pack of 170g/6oz - 65% Nylon 35% Acrylic - #4 Worsted (Medium) - 360 Yards - Knitting/Crochet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5153ERu9AlL.jpg)**Caron Simply Me Luster Golden Yarn - 2 Pack of 170g/6oz - 65% Nylon 35% Acrylic - #4 Worsted (Medium) - 360 Yards - Knitting/Crochet** Caron**$18.84**4.6★160 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKR4V416) [![120g Gold Sparkle Yarn for Crocheting and Knitting; 120m(144yds) for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches; Worsted-Weight Medium #4; Yarn for Beginners Crochet Kit Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514S+T-TdwL.jpg)**120g Gold Sparkle Yarn for Crocheting and Knitting; 120m(144yds) for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches; Worsted-Weight Medium #4; Yarn for Beginners Crochet Kit Making** HEJIN**$13.23**4.2★168 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ1F9ZLB) [![YARNART Manhattan - Glittery Knitting Yarn Sparkle Yarn Shiny Metallic Yarn Wool Yarn Acrylic Yarn Fantasy Yarn 1.76 Oz 218.72 Yds (902)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ASrvC2FCL.jpg)**YARNART Manhattan - Glittery Knitting Yarn Sparkle Yarn Shiny Metallic Yarn Wool Yarn Acrylic Yarn Fantasy Yarn 1.76 Oz 218.72 Yds (902)** YarnArt**$6.89**4.6★323 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWKB69R7) [![YarnArt Sparkle - Metallic Glitter Fine Lightweight Yarn for Crochet & Knitting Amigurumi Cardigans Shawls Bag Making Soft Craft (1306)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LM1z8ssUL.jpg)**YarnArt Sparkle - Metallic Glitter Fine Lightweight Yarn for Crochet & Knitting Amigurumi Cardigans Shawls Bag Making Soft Craft (1306)** YarnArt**$8.02**4.6★289 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHXJJHDP) [![CHENURORA Artisanal Yarn Collection Multifiber Fancy Yarn with Mini Golden Sequins for Knitting Crocheting Crafts DIY Set of 3 Rolls (Gold with Mini Sequins)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51m8NEbUwcL.jpg)**CHENURORA Artisanal Yarn Collection Multifiber Fancy Yarn with Mini Golden Sequins for Knitting Crocheting Crafts DIY Set of 3 Rolls (Gold with Mini Sequins)** CHENURORA**$25.43**4.3★49 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDQ3MY5K) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Color**16% *“Bright colors”* **Brightness/Shine/Glow**13% *“Sparkles Beautifully”* **Quality-Overall**13% *“Good quality yarn”* **Soft Feel**10% *“the color gold is soft”* **Material Quality**7% *“Pretty sparkle yarn”* **Embellishment/Embroidery Quality**5% *“Great for crochet and knit jewelry, also embroidery”* **Upholstery/Fabric Quality**4% *“An inexpensive worsted weight cotton”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**4% *“Item better than described”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“It was super easy to use”* **Value For Money**2% *“Great Value”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Color**17% *“Wrong color”* **Ease Of Use**15% *“Extremely hard to work with”* **Hard Feel**11% *“Not as soft as I was hoping for”* **Value For Money**7% *“Not worth the $$ Not actually yarn as the gold is over a core center”* **Thickness**6% *“Its noticeably thicker than the original”* **Quality-Overall**6% *“Not great quality”* **Stitch/Finish/Polish**4% *“It will unravel if not knotted or finished somehow”* **Durability**2% *“It is almost breaking”* **Strength**2% *“A little stiffer than I expected”* **Comfort-Overall**2% *“The texture was not very comfortable”* #### **Top return reasons**- Color34% - Thin13% - Advertised Vs Actual Product10% - Size-Overall7% - Material Quality6% - Value For Money6% - Display Colors5% - Thickness3% - Quality-Overall2% - Scratch Resistance2%