# Needle-Free Knitting Yarns The Beginner-Friendly Bernat Alize EZ Wool Comes Pre-Looped By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-08-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bernat-alize-ez-wool References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/red-heart-and-bernat-launch-new-innovative-yarn-products-to-address-americas-love-affair-with-crafting-and-knitting-300901020.html) & [yarnspirations](https://www.yarnspirations.com/ca-en/yarn/boutiques/bernat/bernat-alize-blanket-ez) To entice consumers to get into knitting, Bernat is introducing Bernat Alize EZ Wool, which significantly reduces the learning curve of the craft and does away with the need for knitters to use needles at all. The [pre-looped yarn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-starter-kit) does not need any hooks or needles and delivers instant gratification by allowing high-quality handmade items to be created in much less time than traditional knitting techniques. Bernat Alize EZ Wool is especially ideal for creating [chunky knit sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-masons-wool-sweater-collection), blankets and pillows. The product is available in chenille and wool blends, as well as a range of popular colors like Blue Surf, Dark Dove, Berry Compote and Driftwood. Image Credit: *[JOANN](https://www.joann.com/bernat-alize-ez-wool-yarn/zprd_16895179a.html) / Bernat* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Beginner-friendly Knitting Products:** Creating more beginner-friendly knitting products to attract new customers and make knitting more accessible. - **Needle-free Knitting Techniques:** Promoting and developing needle-free knitting techniques to streamline the knitting process and make it easier for beginners. - **Instant Gratification Crafting:** Focusing on developing crafting products that offer instant gratification and quick results to appeal to time-constrained consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Crafting Supplies:** Developing and marketing new crafting products, specifically beginner-friendly knitting supplies like yarn and hooks. - **Online Retail:** Expanding the online retail market for crafting supplies, making it easier for consumers to access beginner-friendly products like needle-free knitting supplies. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Incorporating needle-free knitting techniques into textile manufacturing to produce more efficient and innovative products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Affordable Yarn Spinners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eew2.md) - [Soufflé Yarn Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-souffl-yarn.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [Sustainable Cable Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eloise-wool-sweater.md) - [3D Automated Knitting Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-knitting-machine1.md) - [Gen Z Crafting Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafternoon.md) - [DIY-Friendly Crochet Pattern Databases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-patterns.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Hand- Knitted Joint Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-x-macmahon-knitting-mills.md)