16×16-Inch Latch Hook Kits: UAE Wholesale Buying Guide

For UAE craft retailers, workshops and hobby suppliers, a project-based kit can be easier to merchandise than a shelf of separate materials. The EXCEL Latch Hook Kit (RK901) gives buyers a clearly sized craft project with a wide choice of design codes—useful when customers want a guided activity rather than loose supplies.

This UAE wholesale guide explains what latch hooking involves, the exact options listed for RK901, and how retailers and activity organisers can select a practical assortment without overcomplicating their range.

What is latch hooking?

Latch hooking is a textile craft in which short pieces of yarn are knotted onto a grid canvas using a latch-hook tool. The repeated knotting process gradually builds a textured picture or pattern. A typical workflow involves folding a yarn strand, positioning it on the tool, passing the hook through the canvas grid and pulling the yarn ends through the loop.

Because charts, canvases and instructions can differ between kits, customers should follow the directions supplied with their chosen design. Retailers should also avoid assuming that every latch-hook set contains the same components.

EXCEL RK901 latch-hook kit: verified catalogue details

AlbastakiOnline lists the product as LATCH HOOK KIT “EXCEL” (RK901) in the handicraft category. The current catalogue identifies it as a set and shows the following details:

• Article number: RK901
• Listed size: 16 × 16 inches
• Choice: 116 design-coded variants
• Product status: Active
• Current recorded inventory: 11,600 units across the variants at the time of publication

The variants combine the common 16 × 16-inch format with individual design references such as 001, 022, 107, 203 and 220. Buyers should use the full size-and-code combination when ordering—for example, 16" × 16"/022—because the design code distinguishes one option from another.

The catalogue does not state the fibre composition, canvas mesh, difficulty level or an itemised list of included components. Confirm those details for the selected design before promising specific contents to customers.

Why 16 × 16-inch latch-hook kits work for craft retail

A consistent format simplifies merchandising

All 116 RK901 choices share the same listed dimensions. That lets a shop display a coordinated project range while customers browse by design code. A consistent format also makes shelf labels, online filters and replenishment lists easier to maintain.

Design variety supports different customer tastes

A broad design assortment helps retailers test demand without changing the core product format. Instead of ordering every code equally, start with a focused mix, record enquiries and repeat purchases, and expand around the designs that perform best in your location.

Useful for guided craft activities

Latch-hook projects can support craft demonstrations, club sessions and workshop programmes when the organiser has checked the kit instructions, contents and expected completion time in advance. This is especially timely as the UAE’s 2026–27 school year begins on 31 August 2026, when shops and activity providers may be refreshing creative-project ranges.

How to choose RK901 variants for wholesale orders

1. Order by the complete variant reference

Use both the size and design code on purchase orders and stock labels. A short reference such as “RK901/022” can be useful internally, but it should always map back to the exact Shopify variant 16" × 16"/022.

2. Build a balanced opening assortment

For a first order, select several visibly different designs rather than buying many units of a single code. This gives customers choice and produces clearer sales data. Replenish proven codes while keeping a small test allocation for new designs.

3. Match stock depth to the sales channel

• Craft shops: prioritise a varied display and clear design-code labels.
• Workshop suppliers: check whether the same design is required for every participant and confirm sufficient units before advertising a session.
• Online retailers: pair each code with the correct image and keep variant names consistent across listings, invoices and picking notes.
• Gift and activity retailers: verify kit contents and instructions before describing the product as a complete gift or ready-to-start activity.

4. Confirm the operational details before resale

Before placing a larger order, check the selected variant’s current availability, exact contents, material information and any supplied instructions. Do not transfer specifications from another latch-hook brand or design to RK901 unless they have been separately verified.

Practical latch-hook tips to share with customers

• Read the design-specific instructions before beginning.
• Keep the canvas facing the same direction while working.
• Make knots consistently so the surface develops an even texture.
• Keep yarn colours and design references organised during the project.
• Follow the product’s own care and finishing guidance; do not assume that general washing advice applies to every kit.

Source latch-hook kits in the UAE

Explore the EXCEL RK901 latch-hook kit to review the current 16 × 16-inch design choices, or browse AlbastakiOnline’s wider stitchery-kit collection. For wholesale quantities or help matching design codes to your assortment, contact the Al Bastaki sales team.