Is knitting kit for kids ages 8-12 profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $153K/yr across 36 tracked products. 2 of 7 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -39.9%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (52/100).

How competitive is the knitting kit for kids ages 8-12 niche?

25 brands and 204 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 49% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 61% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in knitting kit for kids ages 8-12?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting, Quality-Overall, Size-Overall. The return rate is 2.0%.

When does demand for knitting kit for kids ages 8-12 peak?

Demand peaks in Jan–Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 6.1× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the knitting kit for kids ages 8-12 niche?

Listings span $7.17–$48.80; the average listing price is $24.42 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 829 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

knitting kit for kids ages 8-12

Worth a look

Shows a sweet-spot price point ($24.42 avg), but soft demand (-39.9% this quarter) keeps it on the watch list.

Avg price

Incredible$24.42

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Great$7.17–$48.80

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

Returns

Great2.0%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Brand share

Good61%

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

Quality gap

Good4.3★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Review moat

Good829

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Competition

Good49%

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

Conversion

Okay2.9%

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

Market size

Okay$153K

$153K/yr · 214K searches

Growth

Bad-39.9%

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, knitting kit for kids ages 8-12 is a $153K/yr Amazon United States market (214K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 61% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan–Nov–Dec. Verdict: Worth a look — 52/100.

Data updated Jul 9, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

knitting kit for kids ages 8-12 market data

Units sold / yr: 5K–6K; avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr: $122K–$147K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 2.9%
Avg BSR: #95
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 89%
Out of stock: 9.0%
Avg brand age: 35 months
Avg seller age: 177 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 49% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

25 rising

Sellers

204

Top-5 brand share

61%

Top 20: 97%

Top-5 click share

49%

Top 20: 86%

Open market

34%

Aeelike22%
Granny Squirrel14%
Katech9%
MaconGoods9%
Creativity for Kids7%
Lewhoo5%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -39.9% search growth over the last 90 days.

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

Open Trend

Top knitting kit for kids ages 8-12 search terms

knitting for beginners33K/yr +0.9%1.4% conv.
beginner knitting kit for adults31K/yr -43.1%2.6% conv.
learn to knit kits for adults beginner19K/yr -33.7%2.6% conv.
beginner knitting kit22K/yr -34.1%2.4% conv.
finger knitting kit16K/yr -35.6%0.7% conv.
learn to knit21K/yr -66.9%2.1% conv.
learn to knit kit11K/yr -46.2%2.9% conv.
how to knit for beginners kit9K/yr -35.2%2.5% conv.
knitting beginner kit for adults8K/yr -42.0%1.6% conv.
beginners knitting kit for adults7K/yr -51.6%2.9% conv.

All search terms

Top knitting kit for kids ages 8-12 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.

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

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$32.714.4★211 rev

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$16.364.4★509 rev

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$18.434.4★509 rev

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$31.624.6★38 rev

Creativity for Kids Learn to Knit Pocket Scarf - DIY Knitting Kit for Beginners Kids Craft Kit

Creativity for Kids$20.064.4★641 rev

Newest

by launch date

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$23.1624 rev

8mo ago

We Are Knitters Blanket Knitting Kit for Beginners DIY Cotton Throw Starter Set with Knitting Needles Sewing Needle Textile Label & Step-by-Step Instructions Pearl Grey

We Are Knitters$48.808 rev

9mo ago

Kitcroet Knitting Kit for Beginners Complete Learn to Knit Starter Kit with Scarf Hat & Gloves Video Tutorials & Written Instructions 25% Extra Yarn Knitting Set for Beginners Amethyst Ombre

Kitcroet$31.0635 rev

12mo ago

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$31.6238 rev

1y ago

Kaaper Beginner Knitting Kit for Adults - Create 4 Dishcloths & 4 Coasters All-in-One Knitting for Beginners Kit with Cotton Yarn Bamboo Needles & 8 Patterns Handmade Gift for DIY Craft Lovers

Kaaper$14.20135 rev

1y ago

What buyers say about knitting kit for kids ages 8-12

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

What buyers love

Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting13%

“Easy to read instructions”

Quality-Overall13%

“the tools seem decent quality”

Value For Money11%

“Good buy”

Ease Of Use9%

“Easy to use”

Gifting Purpose8%

“Gift”

Fun/Entertainment Experience7%

“Fun and easy”

Color3%

“The colors are beautiful”

Advertised Vs Actual Product3%

“As advertised”

Material Quality2%

“Good quality materials”

Soft Feel2%

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

What buyers complain about

Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting19%

“No instructions”

Quality-Overall11%

“the yarn itself is pretty bad quality”

Size-Overall10%

“Little small”

Material Quality9%

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

Thickness5%

“thin to thick in the middle of it”

Ease Of Use4%

“hard to work with”

Value For Money3%

“A little bit expensive”

Durability3%

“it just breaks apart”

Assembly/Installation2%

“The way it put together is a complete mess”

Advertised Vs Actual Product2%

“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%

Common questions

Is knitting kit for kids ages 8-12 profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $153K/yr across 36 tracked products. 2 of 7 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -39.9%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (52/100).
How competitive is the knitting kit for kids ages 8-12 niche?: 25 brands and 204 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 49% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 61% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in knitting kit for kids ages 8-12?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting, Quality-Overall, Size-Overall. The return rate is 2.0%.
When does demand for knitting kit for kids ages 8-12 peak?: Demand peaks in Jan–Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 6.1× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the knitting kit for kids ages 8-12 niche?: Listings span $7.17–$48.80; the average listing price is $24.42 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 829 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.