knitting accessories
Worth a lookShows low returns (0.6%), but soft demand (-46.5% this quarter) keeps it on the watch list.
Returns
Incredible0.6%return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
Brand share
Incredible29%top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche
Competition
Great28%top-5 click share — an open shelf
Price range
Okay£2.64–£25.67cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
Quality gap
Okay4.5★avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
Conversion
Okay3.0%search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
Avg price
Okay£9.98avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
Review moat
Okay3,389.47avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
Market size
Okay£117K£117K/yr · 383K searches
Growth
Bad-46.5%90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, knitting accessories is a £117K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (383K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 29% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan–Nov–Dec. Verdict: Worth a look — 50/100.
Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches
knitting accessories market data
- Units sold / yr
- 10K–13K
- avg 100–250/product
- Revenue / yr
- £100K–£125K
- units × avg price
- Conversion rate
- 3.0%
- Avg BSR
- #154
- Page quality
- 0%
- Prime
- 100%
- Sponsored
- 95%
- Out of stock
- 6.7%
- Avg brand age
- 23 months
- Avg seller age
- 193 days
Competition & brand share
Clicks spread well past the top 5 (28% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.Brands
50 falling
Sellers
68
Top-5 brand share
29%
Top 20: 72%
Top-5 click share
28%
Top 20: 66%
Open market
68%
- YMWALK9%
- JZK7%
- Kuosdaz5%
- JOZEA4%
- Jeasona4%
- YINVA3%
Demand & seasonality
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 85 weeks — -46.5% search growth over the last 90 days.Peak months: Jan, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 4.4×
Top knitting accessories search terms
- knitting accessories190K/yr
- crochet accessories147K/yr
- crochet accessories uk19K/yr
- knitting accessories uk23K/yr
- knitting tools4K/yr
Top knitting accessories products on Amazon
Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.
All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
Top sellers
by 90-day click share
YMWALK 56Pcs Knitting Tools Accessories Knitting and Crochet Accessories Basic Sewing Knitting Tools Set Needles Stitch Holders Markers Unpicker Crochet Starter Kit with Case for Beginners
YMWALK£5.064.5★869 rev
JZK 4x LCD display digital finger tally counter clicker electronic stitch counter for knitting crochet row counter ring plastic mini manual clicker counter
JZK£4.984.1★1,059 rev
Knitting Bag Backpack Yarn Organizer with USB Charging Port Quilted Backpack for Women Christmas Gifts Large Travel Crochet Bag Totes for Crochet Hooks Knitting Needles Yarn Supplies Black
Kuosdaz£25.464.9★23 rev
Jeasona 5 Pairs Knitting Socks 4-7 Crochet Gifts for Women Knitting Craft Gifts for Women Sewing Crochet Lovers Knitters for Crocheters Crafters
Jeasona£10.684.7★14,059 rev
Jatidne 120PCS Stitch Markers Crochet Knitting with Compartment Box Stitch Needle Clip 10 Colors (Box Package)
Jatidne£3.554.7★1,892 rev
Newest
by launch date
Embroidery Scissors Crochet Scissors Small Sewing Scissor Sharp Cross Stitch Crochet Scissor with Cover Vintage Stainless Steel Pointed Tip Shears Accessories for Needlework Arts Handicraft DIY Tools
Xinjoduz£5.1824 rev
Jeasona 5 Pairs Knitting Socks 4-7 Crochet Gifts for Women Knitting Craft Gifts for Women Sewing Crochet Lovers Knitters for Crocheters Crafters
Jeasona£10.6814,059 rev
8Pcs Knitting Accessories UK Knitting Needle Stoppers Ox Shape Knitting Accessories Knitting Needle Point Protectors for Knitting Supplies Accessories(Brown Khaki)
Wnzdp£6.3613 rev
PEOVLVN 60Pcs Leather Tags for Handmade Items Colorful Leather Labels Handmade with Love Tags Embossed Crochet Tag with Holes for DIY Crafts Knitting Shoes Hat Clothes Accessories
PEOVLVN£5.148 rev
Knitting Needle Stoppers Flower Point Protectors Knitting 8 Pcs Colorful Reusable Knit Accessories for Sewing Quilting Crocheting DIY Art Project
Larrel£4.1916 rev
Trending
90-day click momentum
JOZEA Knitting Bag Backpack with USB Charging Port Large Craft Organiser Bag for Knitting Accessories Wool Storage for Crochet Projects 2-Way Travel Bags and Totes(Pink World)
JOZEA£21.734.9★
Embroidery Scissors Crochet Scissors Small Sewing Scissor Sharp Cross Stitch Crochet Scissor with Cover Vintage Stainless Steel Pointed Tip Shears Accessories for Needlework Arts Handicraft DIY Tools
Xinjoduz£5.184.5★
Knitting Bag Backpack Yarn Organizer with USB Charging Port Quilted Backpack for Women Christmas Gifts Large Travel Crochet Bag Totes for Crochet Hooks Knitting Needles Yarn Supplies Black
Kuosdaz£25.464.9★
ilauke Crochet Yarn 20 Colours x 30 g Hand Knitting Yarns Acrylic Wool for Knitting Crochet and Crafts
ilauke£14.064.4★
CCLKHY Stainless Steel Sharp Point 25 Pieces Sewing Needles Large Eye Hand Sewing Knitting Crochet Leather Handbags Wallets Belts Jeans 5 Sizes
CCLKHY£3.394.5★
What buyers say about knitting accessories
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.What buyers love
“the variety is good”
“competitive price”
“As advertised”
“Very handy”
“Case size is very good”
“Amazing light”
“Sturdy box”
“Lots of stitch”
“Comfortable”
“the colours are nice”
What buyers complain about
“Difficult te the size”
“Not working”
“Not sharp”
“they are a little bit flimsy”
“Poor quality”
“Rusts”
“Pretty things break”
“Not comfy”
“For the price I wasnt expecting much”
“A little misleading”
Top return reasons
Common questions
- Is knitting accessories profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?
- The niche generates £117K/yr across 58 tracked products. 0 of 14 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -46.5%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (50/100).
- How competitive is the knitting accessories niche?
- 50 brands and 68 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 28% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 29% of demand.
- What do buyers complain about in knitting accessories?
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Functionality-Overall, Sharpness. The return rate is 0.6%.
- When does demand for knitting accessories peak?
- Demand peaks in Jan–Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 4.4× the quietest.
- What does it cost to enter the knitting accessories niche?
- Listings span £2.64–£25.67; the average listing price is £9.98 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,389 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.