How popular isBoye?
In September 2026, people searched for Boye by name about 27,100 times worldwide, a 124% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 7.6% of all global crochet hooks brand searches, placing Boye second out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about crochet hooks brands, Boye appeared in four of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Boye is the second most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
AddiShare of searches 84.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- BoyeShare of searches 7.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
KnitProShare of searches 5.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- TulipShare of searches 1.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
- Susan BatesShare of searches 0.28%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top crochet hooks brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Boye was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Boye is the fourth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Susan Bates5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Clover5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Boye4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Tulip3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Addi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
KnitPro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about crochet hooks brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which crochet hooks brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best crochet hooks brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best crochet hooks brand for comfortable handcrafting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“crochet hooks”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ergonomic crochet hooks”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which crochet hooks brands compete with Boye?
Share of searches by month for Addi, Boye, KnitPro. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Addi | Boye | KnitPro | Tulip | Susan Bates | Clover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 89.8% | 3% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 0.32% | 0.21% |
| Nov 2025 | 87.7% | 2.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 0.31% | 0.24% |
| Dec 2025 | 86.8% | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 0.31% | 0.21% |
| Jan 2026 | 82.5% | 5% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 0.44% | 0.27% |
| Feb 2026 | 86% | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 0.37% | 0.29% |
| Mar 2026 | 88.5% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 0.31% | 0.24% |
| Apr 2026 | 88.2% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 0.29% | 0.26% |
| May 2026 | 89.1% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.26% |
| Jun 2026 | 89.5% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2% | 0.26% | 0.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 88.8% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 0.29% | 0.26% |
| Aug 2026 | 87.9% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 0.29% | 0.29% |
| Sep 2026 | 84.9% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 0.28% | 0.25% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 84.9% | 301K | 0% | -3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 7.6% | 27.1K | +49.7% | +2.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.1% | 18.1K | +22.3% | +0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.9% | 6.6K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 0.28% | 1K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 0.25% | 880 | -12% | 0 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th |
1.
Addi84.9%
Held 1st. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3 points.
2.Boye
7.6%
Held 2nd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, +49.7% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
3.
KnitPro5.1%
Held 3rd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
4.Tulip
1.9%
Held 4th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.28%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Clover0.25%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 880 estimated branded searches, -12% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Boye changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Boye worldwide rose from 12.1K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Boye’s share of searches among crochet hooks brands worldwide increased from 3% to 7.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Boye’s share of searches among crochet hooks brands worldwide peaked at 7.6% in September 2026 and was lowest at 2.9% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Boye rose from 3rd to 2nd among crochet hooks brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for crochet hooks brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Boye gained share of searches among crochet hooks brands worldwide, from 5.3% to 7.6%.

In September 2026, KnitPro gained share of searches among crochet hooks brands worldwide, from 4.3% to 5.1%.

In September 2026, Addi lost share of searches among crochet hooks brands worldwide, from 87.9% to 84.9%.
In September 2026, Susan Bates rose from 6th to 5th among crochet hooks brands worldwide.

In September 2026, Clover fell from 5th to 6th among crochet hooks brands worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Tulip worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 6.6K in September 2026.
How are Boye’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Boye’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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