What Was Trending in the First Half of 2026? A Look at Popular Craft Items

La marchen tape ME-L

Sparkly wire bags made with La marchen tape have been getting attention on social media and elsewhere. Simple designs made with garter stitch have been especially popular, and many customers have been looking for materials because they wanted to make one themselves.

Bags made using mesh bag-making sheets have also remained popular, with customers choosing them to match their projects and preferred techniques.

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Yarn Ball Holder CKT22855

Yarn ball holders have become popular as a handy item for making knitting more comfortable.

Not only can they reduce the frustration of yarn balls rolling around, but they are also compact and easy to carry. This means you can enjoy knitting wherever you like, not only at home but also at a café or while traveling.

Many customers have said, “I wish I had started using it sooner!” It became a popular item among knitting fans.

Yarn Holder
Material: Body/Acrylic, Handle/Alloy
Size: Acrylic part: Approx. 12.7 × 1.8 × 10 cm
Quantity: 1 set

Place the yarn on the acrylic part and hang it on your arm, a shelf, or other places. It prevents the yarn from rolling around and is convenient to carry.

*Yarn balls larger than H8 × W10 cm cannot be used.
*Cone-wound yarn cannot be used.

1.Insert the shaft from underneath the bottom part.
2.Insert the yarn ball from above to set it in place.
3.Attach the handle.

A sewing weight with a candy-like cuteness that makes you want to line them all up: “CANDY WEIGHT”!

Available in four colors! It’s cute but also practical, making it a useful sewing weight that combines both style and functionality. ♪

Sewing Laser Guide NI-00962
The Sewing Laser Guide became a hot topic with people saying, “What is this?!”

Attach it to your sewing machine, and the laser line shows you where to sew ✨

The sewing line is easier to see, making it easier to sew straight and achieve a neat finish ◎
It’s also recommended for anyone who wants to spend less time marking their fabric.

Simply align the laser line with where the sewing machine needle comes down and adjust the focus. Then you’re ready to go ♪

You can even easily make quilts!

Give it a try!

Bamboo Ruler SAN107
After it was announced that the long-loved “Bamboo Ruler” would be discontinued, we received many inquiries from customers. Many people bought several while they still could, saying, “I want to get one before they’re gone.” It was a reminder of just how popular this ruler has been.

Later, a new manufacturer began selling some of the sizes again. At our store, we carry 20 cm, 30 cm, 40 cm, 50 cm, 1 shaku, 1 kujira-shaku, 2 shaku, and 2 shaku (with cm markings). This much-loved bamboo ruler is now available to customers once again.

Pique Fray Check TK11240
KAWAGUCHI’s “Pique Fray Check” is currently out of stock due to the impact of global events, and the manufacturer continues to have no stock with no confirmed delivery date.

As a result, we have received more inquiries asking, “Is there anything I can use instead?” As alternative products, “Hotsuranne” and “Fray Stop Liquid” have also attracted attention.

On Instagram, we also introduce the features and differences in how to use each product, so be sure to check them out!