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# **grey yarn**

**Skip it****50/100 **

a small market ($77K/yr) — grey yarn doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$77K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+221.6%**

**Products**

**28**

**Brands**

**12**

was 20 a year ago

**Sellers**

**62**

**Price range**

**$3.13–$25.74**

**Returns**

**1.7%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Skip it**

Scored 50/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**4**

 ×0.30

Growth

**79**

 ×0.30

Competition

**65**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**37**

 ×0.10

Returns

**87**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +221.6% year over year.

4K2KSpike '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jan, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.6×

## **Competition**

- Red Heart47% - Caron14% - Lion Brand Yarn8% - YarnArt8% - KITHED5% - HEJIN4% - Other (6 brands)12%

The top 5 products take 46% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 12 brands and 62 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**12 **▼falling

was 20 a year ago

**Sellers**

**62**

**Top 5 brand share**

**84%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![RED HEART Super Saver Yarn Grey Heather](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416a3-X6AqL.jpg) [**RED HEART Super Saver Yarn Grey Heather**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XZTYKE)

Red Heart$4.824.7★32,22818%▲rising

2
![Red Heart Super Saver Gray Heather Yarn - 3 Pack of 141g/5oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 236 Yards - Knitting/Crochet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fqUduptyL.jpg) [**Red Heart Super Saver Gray Heather Yarn - 3 Pack of 141g/5oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 236 Yards - Knitting/Crochet**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W1JQRNY)

Red Heart$11.404.7★41,2818%▼falling

3
![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★2897%—flat

4
![RED HEART Super Saver Yarn Light Grey](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KtG3Ke56L.jpg) [**RED HEART Super Saver Yarn Light Grey**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00172XAPW)

Red Heart$6.144.8★6457%▲rising

5
![Caron Simply Soft Feathered Gray Yarn - 3 Pack of 170g/6oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 315 Yards - Knitting/Crochet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AwHpTxUjL.jpg) [**Caron Simply Soft Feathered Gray Yarn - 3 Pack of 170g/6oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 315 Yards - Knitting/Crochet**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBY2QVV4)

Caron$12.664.8★4,1436%▲rising

6
![KITHED Silver Sparkly Chainette Yarn 3.5oz/98g 158yds Yarn for Crocheting and Knitting (03 Light Grey 1 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4167Z+hASRL.jpg) [**KITHED Silver Sparkly Chainette Yarn 3.5oz/98g 158yds Yarn for Crocheting and Knitting (03 Light Grey 1 Pack)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF67FS1G)

KITHED$3.134.1★605%▲rising

7
![Red Heart Super Saver Dusty Gray Yarn - 3 Pack of 198g/7oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 364 Yards - Knitting/Crochet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QSKp61P1L.jpg) [**Red Heart Super Saver Dusty Gray Yarn - 3 Pack of 198g/7oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 364 Yards - Knitting/Crochet**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W1KFVTM)

Red Heart$10.924.7★41,2814%▼falling

8
![120g Silver 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/51ypxPOACjL.jpg) [**120g Silver 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/B0FJ1F542F)

HEJIN$13.214.2★1684%▲rising

9
![Lion Brand Yarn (1 Skein Vannas Choice Yarn 1 Pack Silver Grey](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aURpxPfYL.jpg) [**Lion Brand Yarn (1 Skein Vannas Choice Yarn 1 Pack Silver Grey**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003D7BXZS)

Lion Brand Yarn$4.854.6★6,8314%▲rising

10

![Lion Brand Yarn Feel Like Butta Velvety Soft Yarn for Knitting Crochet and Crafts Pale Grey 1 Pack Chenille Like Fiber for Plush Baby Blankets Amigurumi Toys and Worsted Weight Sweaters](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kZmwcmdRL.jpg) [**Lion Brand Yarn Feel Like Butta Velvety Soft Yarn for Knitting Crochet and Crafts Pale Grey 1 Pack Chenille Like Fiber for Plush Baby Blankets Amigurumi Toys and Worsted Weight Sweaters**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BT2587P)

Lion Brand Yarn$4.764.6★8,9763%▼falling

11

![Retro-Glam Silver Metallic Yarn for Crocheting 4-Pack (1280Yds / 400G) Free Patterns - Sparkle Yarn for Knitting - 3 DK Light Worsted Weight - Shimmer Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51A3Pn5tMgL.jpg) [**Retro-Glam Silver Metallic Yarn for Crocheting 4-Pack (1280Yds / 400G) Free Patterns - Sparkle Yarn for Knitting - 3 DK Light Worsted Weight - Shimmer Silver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WRKRDC6)

KnitPal$25.744.0★7203%▼falling

12

![Esuikelut Metallic Glitter Yarn for Crochet & Knitting Fine 2 Light Weight Worsted for Crochet Knitting 35g 1.23oz 145 Yards Soft Craft Sparkle Yarn (Silver)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514k-D6hvWL.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 (Silver)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH2CYV4Y)

Esuikelut$7.074.3★933%▲rising

13

![RED HEART Super Saver yarn Solid - Charcoal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41V8J4FOHGL.jpg) [**RED HEART Super Saver yarn Solid - Charcoal**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008MWLLPQ)

Red Heart$6.394.7★32,2283%▲rising

14

![Caron All Day Cotton - 3 Pack of 173 Yards/3.52 oz Light Gray 100% Mercerized Cotton Yarn](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zg5+fYUOL.jpg) [**Caron All Day Cotton - 3 Pack of 173 Yards/3.52 oz Light Gray 100% Mercerized Cotton Yarn**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D98JCL2C)

Caron$11.704.6★2,6533%—flat

15

![100g 860yds DIY Silver 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/61osKizbhAL.jpg) [**100g 860yds DIY Silver 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/B0861Z88XR)

CLISIL$11.574.4★3262%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 28 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![RED HEART Super Saver Yarn Grey Heather](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416a3-X6AqL.jpg)**RED HEART Super Saver Yarn Grey Heather** Red Heart**$4.82**4.7★32,228 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XZTYKE) [![Red Heart Super Saver Gray Heather Yarn - 3 Pack of 141g/5oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 236 Yards - Knitting/Crochet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fqUduptyL.jpg)**Red Heart Super Saver Gray Heather Yarn - 3 Pack of 141g/5oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 236 Yards - Knitting/Crochet** Red Heart**$11.40**4.7★41,281 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W1JQRNY) [![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)** YarnArt**$8.03**4.6★289 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHDBV5BD) [![RED HEART Super Saver Yarn Light Grey](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KtG3Ke56L.jpg)**RED HEART Super Saver Yarn Light Grey** Red Heart**$6.14**4.8★645 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00172XAPW) [![Caron Simply Soft Feathered Gray Yarn - 3 Pack of 170g/6oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 315 Yards - Knitting/Crochet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AwHpTxUjL.jpg)**Caron Simply Soft Feathered Gray Yarn - 3 Pack of 170g/6oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 315 Yards - Knitting/Crochet** Caron**$12.66**4.8★4,143 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBY2QVV4) [![KITHED Silver Sparkly Chainette Yarn 3.5oz/98g 158yds Yarn for Crocheting and Knitting (03 Light Grey 1 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4167Z+hASRL.jpg)**KITHED Silver Sparkly Chainette Yarn 3.5oz/98g 158yds Yarn for Crocheting and Knitting (03 Light Grey 1 Pack)** KITHED**$3.13**4.1★60 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF67FS1G) [![Red Heart Super Saver Dusty Gray Yarn - 3 Pack of 198g/7oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 364 Yards - Knitting/Crochet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QSKp61P1L.jpg)**Red Heart Super Saver Dusty Gray Yarn - 3 Pack of 198g/7oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 364 Yards - Knitting/Crochet** Red Heart**$10.92**4.7★41,281 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W1KFVTM) [![120g Silver 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/51ypxPOACjL.jpg)**120g Silver 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**$13.21**4.2★168 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ1F542F)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Soft Feel**15%

*“Very soft”*

**Material Quality**9%

*“She make wonderful plastic canvas decorations”*

**Color**8%

*“Color is nice”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**8%

*“Adds a nice sparkle”*

**Quality-Overall**7%

*“Much better than my previous order from another seller”*

**Stitch/Finish/Polish**5%

*“the product was good was able to finish project”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“It is a decent price for the yards compared to others”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“Better than expected”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Easy to use”*

**Upholstery/Fabric Quality**4%

*“Nice acrylic yarn”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Thickness**14%

*“Medium gauge could be thicker”*

**Size-Overall**11%

*“and its huge compares to the 3 pack”*

**Color**8%

*“I am a little disappointed with this color. Dove”*

**Ease Of Use**8%

*“Terrible to work with”*

**Strength**7%

*“it breaks easily”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**6%

*“not as sparkly as I was looking for”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“Description isn't close to the dissapointing thread, NOT YARN”*

**Comfort-Overall**2%

*“Unpleasant to touch”*

**Hard Feel**2%

*“The hejin brand yarn is slightly rougher than woobs”*

**Stitch/Finish/Polish**2%

*“therefore will not hold the stitch very well”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Color33% - Advertised Vs Actual Product12% - Size-Overall12% - Thin11% - Material Quality7% - Display Colors5% - Value For Money4% - Quality-Overall3% - Thickness3% - Hard Feel2%