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# **knitting kit for kids ages 8-12**

**Skip it****53/100 **

a small market ($153K/yr) — knitting kit for kids ages 8-12 doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$153K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+225.6%**

**Products**

**36**

**Brands**

**25**

was 18 a year ago

**Sellers**

**204**

**Price range**

**$7.17–$48.80**

**Returns**

**2.0%**

**Rating**

**4.3★**

**Skip it**

Scored 53/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**8**

 ×0.30

Growth

**80**

 ×0.30

Competition

**62**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**57**

 ×0.10

Returns

**84**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +225.6% year over year.

17K9KSpike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jan, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 6.1×

## **Competition**

- Aeelike22% - Granny Squirrel14% - Katech9% - MaconGoods9% - Creativity for Kids7% - Lewhoo5% - Other (19 brands)34%

The top 5 products take 49% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 25 brands and 204 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**25 **▲rising

was 18 a year ago

**Sellers**

**204**

**Top 5 brand share**

**61%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Complete Knitting Kit for Beginners - Learn to Knit Kit with Knitting Accessories Like Thick Beginner Yarn in Gray Bamboo Needles for Beginners & More - Includes Video Tutorials & Written Guide](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bLo9zEF9L.jpg) [**Complete Knitting Kit for Beginners - Learn to Knit Kit with Knitting Accessories Like Thick Beginner Yarn in Gray Bamboo Needles for Beginners & More - Includes Video Tutorials & Written Guide**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2GVXBGH)

Granny Squirrel$32.714.4★21112%▲rising

2
![Aeelike Knitting Kit for Beginners Complete Beginner Knitting Kit Easy Knitting Set Including Knitting Needles Set Cotton Yarn Learn to Knit Dishcloth with Step-by-Step Instructions Colorful](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51J1MiXu6KL.jpg) [**Aeelike Knitting Kit for Beginners Complete Beginner Knitting Kit Easy Knitting Set Including Knitting Needles Set Cotton Yarn Learn to Knit Dishcloth with Step-by-Step Instructions Colorful**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKQZ3BRV)

Aeelike$16.364.4★50911%▲rising

3
![Aeelike Knitting Kit for Beginners Complete Beginner Knitting Kit Easy Knitting Set Including Knitting Needles Set Cotton Yarn Learn to Knit Dishcloth with Step-by-Step Instructions Colorful](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PMJ0YkHcL.jpg) [**Aeelike Knitting Kit for Beginners Complete Beginner Knitting Kit Easy Knitting Set Including Knitting Needles Set Cotton Yarn Learn to Knit Dishcloth with Step-by-Step Instructions Colorful**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ4P95HS)

Aeelike$18.434.4★5099%▲rising

4
![MaconGoods Grandmas Knitting Kit - Complete Knitting Kit for Beginners - Includes Beginner Yarn Bamboo Needles Video Tutorial and Written Guide & More - Easy Learn to Knit Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gGzpxbI0L.jpg) [**MaconGoods Grandmas Knitting Kit - Complete Knitting Kit for Beginners - Includes Beginner Yarn Bamboo Needles Video Tutorial and Written Guide & More - Easy Learn to Knit Kit**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F928243M)

MaconGoods$31.624.6★389%▲rising

5
![Creativity for Kids Learn to Knit Pocket Scarf - DIY Knitting Kit for Beginners Kids Craft Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HRcXqWRsL.jpg) [**Creativity for Kids Learn to Knit Pocket Scarf - DIY Knitting Kit for Beginners Kids Craft Kit**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DTHQH3Q)

Creativity for Kids$20.064.4★6417%▼falling

6
![Lewhoo Knitting Kit for Beginners Learn to Knit Kit for 6 Patterns Dishcloth with Step-by-Step Instruction Complete Knit Starter Kit -Including Yarn Knitting Needle&Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51INLj9b2YL.jpg) [**Lewhoo Knitting Kit for Beginners Learn to Knit Kit for 6 Patterns Dishcloth with Step-by-Step Instruction Complete Knit Starter Kit -Including Yarn Knitting Needle&Accessories**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FW465MWW)

Lewhoo$23.163.6★245%▲rising

7
![Thoughtful Stitch Knitting Kit for Beginners Adults & Kid Friendly- Complete Knitting Kit - Learn to Knit Yarn Set with Tutorial Book for Adult Hobbies - 100% Cotton Wool & Bamboo Knitting Needle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OJ+ovThuL.jpg) [**Thoughtful Stitch Knitting Kit for Beginners Adults & Kid Friendly- Complete Knitting Kit - Learn to Knit Yarn Set with Tutorial Book for Adult Hobbies - 100% Cotton Wool & Bamboo Knitting Needle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F5M66V5)

Thoughtful Stitch$26.024.1★1,1884%—flat

8
![Katech Beginner Knitting Kit - Learn to Knit Kit for Adults & Kids - Complete Hat Scarf Gloves Starter Kit with Step-by-Step Instructions](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qUyinvsEL.jpg) [**Katech Beginner Knitting Kit - Learn to Knit Kit for Adults & Kids - Complete Hat Scarf Gloves Starter Kit with Step-by-Step Instructions**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9XZGP79)

Katech$25.773.9★1784%▼falling

9
![Katech Crochet Kit for Beginners Beginner Crochet Kit for Adults-Crochet Kits Includes Crochet Hooks Knitting Bag Crochet Yarn for Crocheting Instruction Knitting Kit Crochet Supplies Gift](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bHpezNCtL.jpg) [**Katech Crochet Kit for Beginners Beginner Crochet Kit for Adults-Crochet Kits Includes Crochet Hooks Knitting Bag Crochet Yarn for Crocheting Instruction Knitting Kit Crochet Supplies Gift**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDPKVD4P)

Katech$39.144.6★3,0404%—flat

10

![Knitting for the Absolute Beginner (Absolute Beginner Craft)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51aLh-sdjxL.jpg) [**Knitting for the Absolute Beginner (Absolute Beginner Craft)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/184448873X)

Search Press$16.614.4★1,3703%▲rising

11

![The Woobles Crochet Kit for Beginners - Easy Arts and Crafts Knitting & Crochet Animals Kit As Seen On Shark Tank - Pierre The Penguin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fiO+T8ZCL.jpg) [**The Woobles Crochet Kit for Beginners - Easy Arts and Crafts Knitting & Crochet Animals Kit As Seen On Shark Tank - Pierre The Penguin**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YS42GPG)

The Woobles$29.694.4★2,7263%▲rising

12

![Coopay Crochet Kit for Beginners Crochet Starter Kit for Blanket Granny Squares Video Instructions Easy to Learn Knitting for Beginner](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bc6SqTkjL.jpg) [**Coopay Crochet Kit for Beginners Crochet Starter Kit for Blanket Granny Squares Video Instructions Easy to Learn Knitting for Beginner**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6JL5Y88)

Coopay$29.104.0★1,4542%—flat

13

![MAGIMUSE Crochet Kit for Beginners Crochet Starter Kits Amigurumi Craft Knitting Crocheting Kits with Step-by-Step Video Tutorials 6 Pack Hanging Potted Plants Family(40%+ Yarn](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51u0GgeSMPL.jpg) [**MAGIMUSE Crochet Kit for Beginners Crochet Starter Kits Amigurumi Craft Knitting Crocheting Kits with Step-by-Step Video Tutorials 6 Pack Hanging Potted Plants Family(40%+ Yarn**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQPLJDX8)

MAGIMUSE$21.424.4★1,4542%▲rising

14

![Finger Knitting for Kids: Super Cute & Easy Things to Make](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oXyTcDoOL.jpg) [**Finger Knitting for Kids: Super Cute & Easy Things to Make**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/4805315334)

Tuttle Publishing$7.174.4★1632%▲rising

15

![Vogue Knitting The Learn-to-Knit Book](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514s5oG04vL.jpg) [**Vogue Knitting The Learn-to-Knit Book**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1640210636)

Sixth & Spring Books$17.964.5★2362%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 36 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Complete Knitting Kit for Beginners - Learn to Knit Kit with Knitting Accessories Like Thick Beginner Yarn in Gray Bamboo Needles for Beginners & More - Includes Video Tutorials & Written Guide](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bLo9zEF9L.jpg)**Complete Knitting Kit for Beginners - Learn to Knit Kit with Knitting Accessories Like Thick Beginner Yarn in Gray Bamboo Needles for Beginners & More - Includes Video Tutorials & Written Guide** Granny Squirrel**$32.71**4.4★211 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2GVXBGH) [![Aeelike Knitting Kit for Beginners Complete Beginner Knitting Kit Easy Knitting Set Including Knitting Needles Set Cotton Yarn Learn to Knit Dishcloth with Step-by-Step Instructions Colorful](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51J1MiXu6KL.jpg)**Aeelike Knitting Kit for Beginners Complete Beginner Knitting Kit Easy Knitting Set Including Knitting Needles Set Cotton Yarn Learn to Knit Dishcloth with Step-by-Step Instructions Colorful** Aeelike**$16.36**4.4★509 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKQZ3BRV) [![Aeelike Knitting Kit for Beginners Complete Beginner Knitting Kit Easy Knitting Set Including Knitting Needles Set Cotton Yarn Learn to Knit Dishcloth with Step-by-Step Instructions Colorful](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PMJ0YkHcL.jpg)**Aeelike Knitting Kit for Beginners Complete Beginner Knitting Kit Easy Knitting Set Including Knitting Needles Set Cotton Yarn Learn to Knit Dishcloth with Step-by-Step Instructions Colorful** Aeelike**$18.43**4.4★509 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ4P95HS) [![MaconGoods Grandmas Knitting Kit - Complete Knitting Kit for Beginners - Includes Beginner Yarn Bamboo Needles Video Tutorial and Written Guide & More - Easy Learn to Knit Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gGzpxbI0L.jpg)**MaconGoods Grandmas Knitting Kit - Complete Knitting Kit for Beginners - Includes Beginner Yarn Bamboo Needles Video Tutorial and Written Guide & More - Easy Learn to Knit Kit** MaconGoods**$31.62**4.6★38 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F928243M) [![Creativity for Kids Learn to Knit Pocket Scarf - DIY Knitting Kit for Beginners Kids Craft Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HRcXqWRsL.jpg)**Creativity for Kids Learn to Knit Pocket Scarf - DIY Knitting Kit for Beginners Kids Craft Kit** Creativity for Kids**$20.06**4.4★641 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DTHQH3Q) [![Lewhoo Knitting Kit for Beginners Learn to Knit Kit for 6 Patterns Dishcloth with Step-by-Step Instruction Complete Knit Starter Kit -Including Yarn Knitting Needle&Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51INLj9b2YL.jpg)**Lewhoo Knitting Kit for Beginners Learn to Knit Kit for 6 Patterns Dishcloth with Step-by-Step Instruction Complete Knit Starter Kit -Including Yarn Knitting Needle&Accessories** Lewhoo**$23.16**3.6★24 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FW465MWW) [![Thoughtful Stitch Knitting Kit for Beginners Adults & Kid Friendly- Complete Knitting Kit - Learn to Knit Yarn Set with Tutorial Book for Adult Hobbies - 100% Cotton Wool & Bamboo Knitting Needle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OJ+ovThuL.jpg)**Thoughtful Stitch Knitting Kit for Beginners Adults & Kid Friendly- Complete Knitting Kit - Learn to Knit Yarn Set with Tutorial Book for Adult Hobbies - 100% Cotton Wool & Bamboo Knitting Needle** Thoughtful Stitch**$26.02**4.1★1,188 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F5M66V5) [![Katech Beginner Knitting Kit - Learn to Knit Kit for Adults & Kids - Complete Hat Scarf Gloves Starter Kit with Step-by-Step Instructions](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qUyinvsEL.jpg)**Katech Beginner Knitting Kit - Learn to Knit Kit for Adults & Kids - Complete Hat Scarf Gloves Starter Kit with Step-by-Step Instructions** Katech**$25.77**3.9★178 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9XZGP79)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**13%

*“Easy to read instructions”*

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“the tools seem decent quality”*

**Value For Money**11%

*“Good buy”*

**Ease Of Use**9%

*“Easy to use”*

**Gifting Purpose**8%

*“Gift”*

**Fun/Entertainment Experience**7%

*“Fun and easy”*

**Color**3%

*“The colors are beautiful”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“As advertised”*

**Material Quality**2%

*“Good quality materials”*

**Soft Feel**2%

*“What I really like about this set is that it feels complete”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**19%

*“No instructions”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“the yarn itself is pretty bad quality”*

**Size-Overall**10%

*“Little small”*

**Material Quality**9%

*“That said, it would be better if the kit included a bit more material”*

**Thickness**5%

*“thin to thick in the middle of it”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“hard to work with”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“A little bit expensive”*

**Durability**3%

*“it just breaks apart”*

**Assembly/Installation**2%

*“The way it put together is a complete mess”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“I was disappointed in the title vs the product”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting15% - Advertised Vs Actual Product13% - Size-Overall11% - Material Quality11% - Value For Money10% - Quality-Overall10% - Defective Material/Parts5% - Hard Feel4% - Thin4% - Functionality-Overall3%