#knitting — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 387.4M total posts and 43.9K new posts daily, #knitting is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 705 likes and 15 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #knitting

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#handmade	387.4M	43.9K	705	100	41
#knittersofinstagram	12.4M	680	2.3K	100	57
#knit	13.7M	1.0K	1.5K	100	42
#crochet	61.5M	15.0K	990	100	63
#yarn	11.5M	1.4K	890	100	46

Related Hashtags to #knitting

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#knittingaddict	4.1M	290	853	100	65
#knittinglove	3.5M	247	1.2K	100	64
#knitstagram	4.7M	223	1.8K	100	40
#knitwear	6.6M	586	728	100	40
#stricken	2.4M	327	1.2K	100	52

Similar Hashtags to #knitting

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#knittingaddict	4.1M	290	853	100	65
#knittinglove	3.5M	247	1.2K	100	64
#nevernotknitting	1.7M	218	1.6K	100	76
#knittinginspiration	1.6M	237	698	100	48
#knitting_inspiration	2.1M	112	1.5K	100	43

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #knitting on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #knitting has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #knitting alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #knitting with #knittingaddict, #knittinglove, #knitstagram 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 #knitting on Instagram?

#knitting has 387.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 43.9K new posts added daily. The average post using #knitting receives 705 likes and 15 comments.

Is #knitting a good hashtag to use?

#knitting has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 41/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #knitting?

The best hashtags to use with #knitting include: #knittingaddict, #knittinglove, #knitstagram, #knitwear, #stricken. 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: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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