Black Sheep Wools vs Wool and the Gang:Which is more popular in the United Kingdom?
In September 2026, Black Sheep Wools had more branded searches than Wool and the Gang among yarn shops in the United Kingdom. Black Sheep Wools had about 14,800 branded searches, while Wool and the Gang had 9,900. Black Sheep Wools made up 7.5% of all yarn shop searches we track, and Wool and the Gang accounted for 5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about yarn shops, Black Sheep Wools appeared in one of the four answers and Wool and the Gang in none.
Who do people search for more?
Black Sheep Wools, about 49% more searches than Wool and the Gang
Who does AI mention more?
Black Sheep Wools, mentioned in 1 of 4 answers, Wool and the Gang in 0
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Top yarn shops in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one 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. Wool and the Gang did not appear in any of the four answers.
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 Wool and the Gang more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Black Sheep Wools and Wool and the Gang 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 Black Sheep Wools, Wool and the Gang. 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 branded search for Black Sheep Wools and Wool and the Gang changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Wool and the Gang took it in November 2025, Black Sheep Wools took it in January 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, Wool and the Gang’s share of searches among yarn shops in the United Kingdom held steady at 5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 9.9K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom yarn shops in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Wool and the Gang gained share of searches among yarn shops in the United Kingdom, from 3.4% to 5%.
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.
How are Black Sheep Wools’ and Wool and the Gang’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Black Sheep Wools’ and Wool and the Gang’s 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
Wool and the Gang
1 branded search term
- wool and the gang
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