#handknit — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 27.7M total posts and 2.4K new posts daily, #handknit is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.2K likes and 20 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #handknit

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#knitting	27.7M	2.4K	1.2K	100	56
#handmade	387.4M	43.9K	705	100	41
#knittersofinstagram	12.4M	680	1.3K	100	46
#knit	13.7M	1.0K	1.5K	100	42
#knitstagram	4.7M	223	1.0K	100	43

Related Hashtags to #handknit

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#knitwear	6.6M	586	728	100	40
#knittingaddict	4.1M	290	853	100	65
#yarn	11.5M	1.4K	890	100	46
#knitter	2.1M	293	1.6K	100	35
#knittinglove	3.5M	247	1.2K	100	64

Similar Hashtags to #handknit

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#handknitted	653.0K	94	993	87	57
#handknitting	533.0K	78	934	72	56
#handknitsocks	310.0K	31	975	31	45
#handknitsweater	125.7K	16	3.6K	15	56
#handknits	165.0K	12	961	13	46

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #handknit on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #handknit has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #handknit alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #handknit with #knitwear, #knittingaddict, #yarn for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #handknit on Instagram?

#handknit has 27.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #handknit receives 1.2K likes and 20 comments.

Is #handknit a good hashtag to use?

#handknit has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 56/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #handknit?

The best hashtags to use with #handknit include: #knitwear, #knittingaddict, #yarn, #knitter, #knittinglove. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-04. Learn about our editorial process →

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