Hobbycraft vs Wool Warehouse:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Wool Warehouse had more branded searches than Hobbycraft among yarn shops in the United Kingdom. Wool Warehouse had about 110,000 branded searches, while Hobbycraft had 1,300. Wool Warehouse made up 55.8% of all yarn shop searches we track, and Hobbycraft accounted for 0.66%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about yarn shops, Hobbycraft appeared in three of the four answers and Wool Warehouse in two. Wool Warehouse was mentioned before Hobbycraft in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Wool Warehouse, about 85 searches for every 1 for Hobbycraft
Who does AI mention more?
Hobbycraft, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Wool Warehouse in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Wool Warehouse, named ahead of Hobbycraft in 2 of 3 answers
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Top yarn shops in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Hobbycraft was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Wool Warehouse was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Wool Warehouse was listed before Hobbycraft in two out of three 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 Hobbycraft or Wool Warehouse more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hobbycraft and Wool Warehouse 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 Wool Warehouse, Hobbycraft. 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 Hobbycraft and Wool Warehouse comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Wool Warehouse was ahead of Hobbycraft in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hobbycraft’s share of searches among yarn shops in the United Kingdom held steady at 0.66%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wool Warehouse’s share of searches among yarn shops in the United Kingdom moved from 55.3% to 55.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 110K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom yarn shops in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Wool Warehouse lost share of searches among yarn shops in the United Kingdom, from 56.8% to 55.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hobbycraft in the United Kingdom fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.3K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hobbycraft’s and Wool Warehouse’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.
Hobbycraft
1 branded search term
- hobbycraft yarn
Wool Warehouse
1 branded search term
- wool warehouse
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