Category AI Visibility Report
Knitting Needles AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈8,014
Est. AI queries / month
7
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 7 buyer topics in Knitting Needles across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 8,014 AI queries per month.
- ChiaoGoo leads the AI shelf with 33.8% of brand mentions, followed by KnitPro Oasis (14%) and Addie (13%). The top three hold 60.8% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “bamboo knitting needles” (top keyword “bamboo knitting needles”, ~3,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (48.1% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ChiaoGoo | 1,282 | 33.8% |
| 2 | KnitPro Oasis | 531 | 14% |
| 3 | Addie | 495 | 13% |
| 4 | Lykke Home | 350 | 9.2% |
| 5 | HiyaHiya | 288 | 7.6% |
| 6 | Clover Amour | 160 | 4.2% |
| 7 | Prym | 135 | 3.6% |
| 8 | Knitter's Pride | 123 | 3.2% |
| 9 | Knit Picks | 104 | 2.7% |
| 10 | SEEKNITE | 100 | 2.6% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| bamboo knitting needles | ≈4,376 | bamboo knitting needles | 3,600 |
| knitting needle sets | ≈3,638 | knitting needle sets | 1,600 |
| straight knitting needles | — | straight knitting needles | 5,400 |
| double pointed knitting needles | — | double pointed knitting needles | 6,600 |
| beginner knitting needles | — | beginner knitting needles | 9,900 |
| circular knitting needles | — | circular knitting needles | 12,100 |
| interchangeable knitting needles | — | interchangeable knitting needles | 4,400 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 377 | 48.1% |
| chiaogoo.com | 35 | 4.5% |
| yarn.com | 34 | 4.3% |
| nimble-needles.com | 30 | 3.8% |
| thestitchkit.com | 27 | 3.4% |
| clover-mfg.com | 27 | 3.4% |
| knitpro.eu | 26 | 3.3% |
| knittingneedleguide.com | 21 | 2.7% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for knitting needles?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: ChiaoGoo (33.8%), KnitPro Oasis (14%), Addie (13%), Lykke Home (9.2%), HiyaHiya (7.6%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about knitting needles?
GEOly estimates ~8,014 AI queries per month in this category across 7 buyer topics, led by “bamboo knitting needles”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for knitting needles?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, chiaogoo.com, yarn.com, nimble-needles.com, thestitchkit.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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