GITNUXREPORT 2025

Crochet Statistics

Crochet market valued at $1.8 billion; women, stress relief drive growth.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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65% of new crafters in 2022 started with crochet projects

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The average age of crochet practitioners is 42 years old

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Over 50 million Americans engage in crochet activities

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Approximately 70% of hobby crocheters are women

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The most common reason for starting crochet is stress relief, cited by 58% of new crocheters

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35% of crochet hobbyists participate in local craft fairs

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80% of crochet books sold in the US are purchased by women

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The average age of a first-time crochet seller on Etsy is 35 years old

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45% of adult women in the US have tried crochet at least once

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Around 15% of hobby crocheters participate in charity crochet projects

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Approximately 22% of US households have at least one person who crochets regularly

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The average number of projects completed annually by hobby crocheters is 4.2

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55% of professional crafters cite creative fulfillment as their primary motivation

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The most common crochet stitch used by beginners is the single crochet, cited by 75% of new learners

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The average number of crochet hooks owned by hobbyists is 7, with some owning over 15

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48% of teenagers in the US have tried crochet at school or home

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57% of crochet hobbyists have learned through online tutorials rather than in-person classes

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49% of teen crafters prefer crochet as their primary craft activity

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72% of crochet enthusiasts participate in at least two different types of crochet projects, such as garments and home decor

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80% of professional crochet artists incorporate sustainable practices in their work

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The global crochet market is valued at approximately $1.8 billion as of 2023

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40% of crocheters sell their handmade items online

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The average price of a handmade crochet scarf sold online is $25

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The number of crochet patterns available on Ravelry exceeds 1.2 million

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Crochet yarn sales worldwide reached $2.3 billion in 2022

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The typical retail price for a handmade crochet hat online is $30

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The average gross income for a part-time crochet seller on Etsy is $4,500 annually

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The revenue generated from crochet-related embroidery and mixed media crafts reached $950 million in 2023

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The average household spending on crochet supplies in the US is about $150 per year

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The average price point for a handmade crochet doily sold online is $40

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The annual global sales of crochet needles and hooks reached $210 million in 2022

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The most popular crochet item in 2023 is the baby blanket

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The average time to complete a basic crochet afghan is around 25 hours

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Crochet tutorials on YouTube have received over 10 billion views in 2023

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In 2023, the most searched crochet pattern on Google is the Granny Square

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60% of crochet workshops are held locally, with the remaining 40% online in 2023

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Crochet-knit hybrid fashion items are growing in popularity at a rate of 12% annually

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Online crochet communities grew by 25% in 2022, accumulating over 1 million active members

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62% of all crochet products sold online are custom-made or personalized

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The number of registered crochet pattern designers on major platforms increased by 20% in 2023

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68% of crochet hobbyists prefer using eco-friendly or recycled yarn

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Nearly 30% of crochet makers sell their items on Instagram, making it the leading social media platform for crochet sales in 2023

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More than 10,000 new crochet patterns are uploaded daily on platforms like Ravelry and Etsy

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The global demand for crochet kits increased by 33% in 2023, driven by the rise in hobby inflation

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The number of crochet-related patents filed worldwide has doubled over the past five years, reaching 150 patents in 2023

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In 2023, 80% of crochet tutorials viewed on mobile devices are accessed via apps or social media platforms

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The production of crochet yarns with biodegradable polyester increased by 15% in 2023

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The most common size of crochet hook used in adult projects is size H/8 (5mm)

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Nearly 60% of crochet businesses experienced growth during the pandemic period due to increased demand for handmade items

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50% of online crochet tutorials are now incorporating video content, compared to 25% in 2018

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Key Highlights

The global crochet market is valued at approximately $1.8 billion as of 2023
65% of new crafters in 2022 started with crochet projects
The average age of crochet practitioners is 42 years old
Over 50 million Americans engage in crochet activities
Approximately 70% of hobby crocheters are women
The most popular crochet item in 2023 is the baby blanket
The average time to complete a basic crochet afghan is around 25 hours
40% of crocheters sell their handmade items online
The most common reason for starting crochet is stress relief, cited by 58% of new crocheters
35% of crochet hobbyists participate in local craft fairs
The average price of a handmade crochet scarf sold online is $25
Crochet tutorials on YouTube have received over 10 billion views in 2023
80% of crochet books sold in the US are purchased by women

With a booming $1.8 billion global market and over 50 million Americans engaging in the craft, crochet has become more than just a hobby—it’s a thriving industry fueled by creativity, sustainability, and a passion that spans generations.

Demographics and User Characteristics

65% of new crafters in 2022 started with crochet projects
The average age of crochet practitioners is 42 years old
Over 50 million Americans engage in crochet activities
Approximately 70% of hobby crocheters are women
The most common reason for starting crochet is stress relief, cited by 58% of new crocheters
35% of crochet hobbyists participate in local craft fairs
80% of crochet books sold in the US are purchased by women
The average age of a first-time crochet seller on Etsy is 35 years old
45% of adult women in the US have tried crochet at least once
Around 15% of hobby crocheters participate in charity crochet projects
Approximately 22% of US households have at least one person who crochets regularly
The average number of projects completed annually by hobby crocheters is 4.2
55% of professional crafters cite creative fulfillment as their primary motivation
The most common crochet stitch used by beginners is the single crochet, cited by 75% of new learners
The average number of crochet hooks owned by hobbyists is 7, with some owning over 15
48% of teenagers in the US have tried crochet at school or home
57% of crochet hobbyists have learned through online tutorials rather than in-person classes
49% of teen crafters prefer crochet as their primary craft activity
72% of crochet enthusiasts participate in at least two different types of crochet projects, such as garments and home decor

Demographics and User Characteristics Interpretation

With 65% of new crafters diving into crochet in 2022 as a stress-relief remedy, it’s clear that amidst a sea of over 50 million Americans, women—notably with an average age of 42 and often armed with a collection of seven hooks—are knitting relaxation into their daily lives, proving that sometimes the simplest stitch can be the most socially satisfying therapy.

Market Insights and Industry Developments

80% of professional crochet artists incorporate sustainable practices in their work

Market Insights and Industry Developments Interpretation

With four out of five professional crochet artists threading sustainability into their craft, it's clear that in the world of yarn, eco-consciousness has become the most stylish stitch.

Market Size and Financial Metrics

The global crochet market is valued at approximately $1.8 billion as of 2023
40% of crocheters sell their handmade items online
The average price of a handmade crochet scarf sold online is $25
The number of crochet patterns available on Ravelry exceeds 1.2 million
Crochet yarn sales worldwide reached $2.3 billion in 2022
The typical retail price for a handmade crochet hat online is $30
The average gross income for a part-time crochet seller on Etsy is $4,500 annually
The revenue generated from crochet-related embroidery and mixed media crafts reached $950 million in 2023
The average household spending on crochet supplies in the US is about $150 per year
The average price point for a handmade crochet doily sold online is $40
The annual global sales of crochet needles and hooks reached $210 million in 2022

Market Size and Financial Metrics Interpretation

With a global market surpassing $1.8 billion and millions of patterns fueling both casual and entrepreneurial creativity, crochet has transformed from a timeless craft into a lucrative industry—proving that a stitch in time not only saves nine but also stitches up a sizable paycheck.

Trends and Popular Products

The most popular crochet item in 2023 is the baby blanket
The average time to complete a basic crochet afghan is around 25 hours
Crochet tutorials on YouTube have received over 10 billion views in 2023
In 2023, the most searched crochet pattern on Google is the Granny Square
60% of crochet workshops are held locally, with the remaining 40% online in 2023
Crochet-knit hybrid fashion items are growing in popularity at a rate of 12% annually
Online crochet communities grew by 25% in 2022, accumulating over 1 million active members
62% of all crochet products sold online are custom-made or personalized
The number of registered crochet pattern designers on major platforms increased by 20% in 2023
68% of crochet hobbyists prefer using eco-friendly or recycled yarn
Nearly 30% of crochet makers sell their items on Instagram, making it the leading social media platform for crochet sales in 2023
More than 10,000 new crochet patterns are uploaded daily on platforms like Ravelry and Etsy
The global demand for crochet kits increased by 33% in 2023, driven by the rise in hobby inflation
The number of crochet-related patents filed worldwide has doubled over the past five years, reaching 150 patents in 2023
In 2023, 80% of crochet tutorials viewed on mobile devices are accessed via apps or social media platforms
The production of crochet yarns with biodegradable polyester increased by 15% in 2023
The most common size of crochet hook used in adult projects is size H/8 (5mm)
Nearly 60% of crochet businesses experienced growth during the pandemic period due to increased demand for handmade items
50% of online crochet tutorials are now incorporating video content, compared to 25% in 2018

Trends and Popular Products Interpretation

In 2023, crochet has woven itself into the fabric of modern culture— from baby blankets reigning supreme and granny squares trending on Google, to a 25% surge in online communities and half of all sales personalized— proving that whether spun from recycled yarn or crafted digitally, crochet continues to knot tradition with innovation at a rapid, eco-conscious pace.