When did "waffle knit sweater" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 1 September 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 501 times since, peaking at 76,350% on 6 October 2026.

Where is "waffle knit sweater" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 14 October 2026 (US, GB, CA, AU).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 22,750% in 2025, 26,350% in 2024, against 76,350% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "waffle knit sweater"?

Google Ads counted an average of 6,600 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 12,100 in Nov 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for October–December and have listings live by August.

Can I put "waffle 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 sweaters); 6 related rising searches about "waffle" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

waffle knit sweater

Google Trends rising search · first seen 1 Sep 2023

"waffle knit sweater" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for sweaters, first seen on 1 Sep 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. It has been recorded 501 times since; its biggest jump was 76,350% on 6 Oct 2026 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 14 Oct 2026.

🧶 sweater POD Generic product

First seen: 1 Sep 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 14 Oct 2026; 1 day ago
Times recorded: 501; 18 window/country combos
Peak: 76,350%; 6 Oct 2026
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺; US, GB, CA, AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 12M; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 1 day 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

19 Jul 2025 – 16 Oct 2025 · peak 22,750%

Same period in 2024

19 Jul 2024 – 16 Oct 2024 · peak 26,350%

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 Jul 2024

Searches peak in October–December — 12,100 a month at the top against ~2,900 in May, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by August.

~6,600 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "waffle knit sweater" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 1 September 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 501 times since, peaking at 76,350% on 6 October 2026.
Where is "waffle knit sweater" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 14 October 2026 (US, GB, CA, AU).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 22,750% in 2025, 26,350% in 2024, against 76,350% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "waffle knit sweater"?: Google Ads counted an average of 6,600 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 12,100 in Nov 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for October–December and have listings live by August.
Can I put "waffle 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 sweaters); 6 related rising searches about "waffle" 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 16 Oct 2026, 01:58 UTC.