Black Sheep Wools vs LoveCrafts:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, LoveCrafts had more branded searches than Black Sheep Wools among yarn shops in the United Kingdom. LoveCrafts had about 49,500 branded searches, while Black Sheep Wools had 14,800. LoveCrafts made up 25.1% of all yarn shop searches we track, and Black Sheep Wools accounted for 7.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about yarn shops, LoveCrafts appeared in three of the four answers and Black Sheep Wools in one. LoveCrafts was mentioned before Black Sheep Wools in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
LoveCrafts, about 3 searches for every 1 for Black Sheep Wools
Who does AI mention more?
LoveCrafts, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Black Sheep Wools in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
LoveCrafts, named ahead of Black Sheep Wools in every answer
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Top yarn shops in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, LoveCrafts was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Black Sheep Wools was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. LoveCrafts was listed before Black Sheep Wools in every answer.
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.
- LoveCrafts3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Hobbycraft3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Wool Warehouse2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Black Sheep Wools1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Hobbii0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Wool and the Gang0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Laughing Hens0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best online yarn shop in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Where can I buy cheap but good quality knitting yarn in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which UK shops sell crochet kits for beginners?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“yarn”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“knitting wool”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 28, 2026.
Is Black Sheep Wools or LoveCrafts more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Black Sheep Wools and LoveCrafts by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven yarn shops we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for LoveCrafts, Black Sheep Wools. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Wool Warehouse | LoveCrafts | Black Sheep Wools | Hobbii | Wool and the Gang | Laughing Hens | Hobbycraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.3% | 24.8% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 5% | 0.78% | 0.66% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.9% | 23.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 1.1% | 0.63% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.4% | 23.1% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 8.5% | 0.89% | 0.75% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.1% | 28% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 0.91% | 0.61% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.1% | 24.8% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 5% | 0.95% | 0.65% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.2% | 24.8% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 0.95% | 0.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.9% | 25.6% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 0.83% | 0.46% |
| May 2026 | 55.4% | 24.8% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 0.54% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.2% | 25.6% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.56% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.3% | 26.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 0.64% | 0.57% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.8% | 25.6% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 0.83% | 0.67% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.8% | 25.1% | 7.5% | 5% | 5% | 0.96% | 0.66% |
How has the Black Sheep Wools and LoveCrafts comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- LoveCrafts was ahead of Black Sheep Wools in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Black Sheep Wools’ share of searches among yarn shops in the United Kingdom moved from 7.4% to 7.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LoveCrafts’ share of searches among yarn shops in the United Kingdom moved from 24.8% to 25.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom yarn shops in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Black Sheep Wools in the United Kingdom fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for LoveCrafts in the United Kingdom fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 60.5K to 49.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Black Sheep Wools’ and LoveCrafts’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Black Sheep Wools
1 branded search term
- black sheep wools
LoveCrafts
1 branded search term
- lovecrafts
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