2.3K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 77 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (68%).
r/knitting Traffic & Engagement r/knitting Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/knitting Most Active Times When r/knitting Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/knitting Flair Performance r/knitting Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Finished Object | 488 (21.1%) | 475 |
| Help - equipment | 479 (20.8%) | 7 |
| Discussion | 467 (20.2%) | 39 |
| Work in Progress | 377 (16.3%) | 80 |
| Tips and Tricks | 362 (15.7%) | 25 |
| Rant | 66 (2.9%) | 129 |
| Rave (like a rant, but in a good way) | 42 (1.8%) | 380 |
| PSA | 14 (0.6%) | 439 |
| In the news | 8 (0.3%) | 18 |
| Weekend Stash Post :yarn-blue::yarn-green::yarn-orange: | 5 (0.2%) | 153 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/knitting Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/knitting
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| knitting | 271 (11.7%) | 115 | 22 |
| help | 239 (10.3%) | 14 | 8 |
| sweater | 226 (9.8%) | 234 | 15 |
| yarn | 208 (9.0%) | 40 | 12 |
| first | 177 (7.7%) | 211 | 12 |
| pattern | 154 (6.7%) | 18 | 9 |
| knit | 120 (5.2%) | 172 | 14 |
| finished | 96 (4.2%) | 579 | 19 |
| project | 75 (3.3%) | 198 | 15 |
| stitch | 61 (2.6%) | 42 | 15 |
r/knitting Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/knitting
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/knitting Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/knitting
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My wife tried to knit enough socks to last me the rest of my life before she died.
My wife doesn't use Reddit but I wanted to share her newest piece
After nearly two years I finally finished this cape
We got engaged wearing the sweaters I knitted!
Here's what I made this spring/summer🍓
Finished this sweater I started in 2020, please clap
Knitted Lights
Just finished - finally a jumper for myself and not the husband
Problem with knitting mostly female patterns as a 6’5” boy
How it started vs how it’s going
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My wife tried to knit enough socks to last me the rest of my life before she died. | 15.0K | 192 | image | Sep 7 |
| My wife doesn't use Reddit but I wanted to share her newest piece | 14.3K | 297 | image | Sep 12 |
| After nearly two years I finally finished this cape | 11.0K | 348 | image | Sep 29 |
| We got engaged wearing the sweaters I knitted! | 4.3K | 51 | image | Sep 23 |
| Here's what I made this spring/summer🍓 | 4.0K | 92 | image | Sep 17 |
| Finished this sweater I started in 2020, please clap | 3.9K | 120 | image | Sep 5 |
| Knitted Lights | 3.9K | 56 | image | Sep 13 |
| Just finished - finally a jumper for myself and not the husband | 3.8K | 109 | image | Sep 22 |
| Problem with knitting mostly female patterns as a 6’5” boy | 3.8K | 220 | image | Sep 21 |
| How it started vs how it’s going | 3.8K | 32 | image | Sep 28 |
r/knitting Audience Overlap r/knitting Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/knitting FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/knitting
What's the best time to post on r/knitting?
Based on posting volume, r/knitting is most active on Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/knitting?
r/knitting averages 77 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/knitting get?
Posts on r/knitting average about 140 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/knitting get most?
On r/knitting, most posts are image posts (68%)