When did "knit sweater" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 25 December 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, France. It has been recorded 212 times since, peaking at 1,314,900% on 16 September 2024.

Where is "knit sweater" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 4 October 2026 (US, GB, CA, AU, DE, FR).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 120% in 2025, 1,314,900% in 2024, against 300% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "knit sweater"?

Google Ads counted an average of 90,500 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 201,000 in Nov 2023. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "knit sweater" on a shirt or a listing?

It is a generic product term, so the trademark risk is low; the design itself has to be the reason to buy.

Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?

It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with shirts, sweaters); 8 related rising searches about "knit" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

knit sweater

Google Trends rising search · first seen 25 Dec 2022

"knit sweater" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts and sweaters, first seen on 25 Dec 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany and France. It has been recorded 212 times since; its biggest jump was 1,314,900% on 16 Sep 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 4 Oct 2026.

👕 shirt 🧶 sweater POD Generic product

First seen: 25 Dec 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 4 Oct 2026; 4 days ago
Times recorded: 212; 36 window/country combos
Peak: 1,314,900%; 16 Sep 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺 🇩🇪 🇫🇷; US, GB, CA, AU, DE, FR
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 12M · 5Y; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 4 days ago.

Last 90 daysLast 24 months

Highest growth recorded each day, across every window and country.Highest growth recorded in each month.

Same period in 2025

11 Jul 2025 – 8 Oct 2025 · peak 120%

Same period in 2024

11 Jul 2024 – 8 Oct 2024 · peak 1,314,900%

Tracking coverage has grown over the years (more niches, countries and time windows), so earlier years can under-count.

Search demand by month

Google Ads · data through Aug 2026

Demand holds up year-round: around 90,500 searches a month, at its best 201,000 in Nov 2023.

~90,500 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "knit sweater" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 25 December 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, France. It has been recorded 212 times since, peaking at 1,314,900% on 16 September 2024.
Where is "knit sweater" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 4 October 2026 (US, GB, CA, AU, DE, FR).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 120% in 2025, 1,314,900% in 2024, against 300% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "knit sweater"?: Google Ads counted an average of 90,500 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 201,000 in Nov 2023. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "knit sweater" on a shirt or a listing?: It is a generic product term, so the trademark risk is low; the design itself has to be the reason to buy.
Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?: It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with shirts, sweaters); 8 related rising searches about "knit" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

Source: Google Trends rising searches. Updated 8 Oct 2026, 06:34 UTC.