Bethany's Crochet and Knit Shop

08/23/2026

I had the pleasure of making these sweet pups. 🥹

08/17/2026

Girlie wanted a dog crocheted for her and I complied.She has 2 different colored eyes to resemble our dog! I used a German Shepherd pattern from a book called Edwards Menagerie.

07/08/2026

I finished my first shawl! Rosewater by Janina Kallio

This was a part of the YarnCom Stitch Along!

I never knew I would be able to do something like this! The lace was challenging at times because one missed stitch is very difficult to correct!

It went from 10 stitches to 254 at the end. So challenging but I'm really glad I did it!

06/13/2026

8 more hacky sacks completed!

05/29/2026

More Hacky Sacks!

05/22/2026

Hacky Sacks!

05/13/2026

Today I got 17 circular bamboo knitting needles and 15 sets of bamboo double pointed needles for $15 on marketplace! 🙌

05/13/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JX6CLuMTF/

4 Research based reasons to teach your child to knit:

1. Improved self-control.
A 2023 study asked elementary school children to complete inhibition-control tasks after a short knitting session. Researchers found the knitting group performed better on both emotional and non emotional self regulation tasks compared to the control group.

2.Better attention & focus.
A 2025 study found that participants performed better on attention tests after just 20 minutes of crochet. Researchers also observed changes in brain networks linked to attention.

3.Stronger learning skills.
Knitting combines counting, sequencing, pattern recognition, reading instructions, and problem solving all within one activity, which is why fiber crafts are often discussed in hands on education research.

4.Supports motor coordination.
Knitting requires sustained hand movement, visual tracking, coordination, and concentration at the same time. Developmental research has consistently linked fine motor development with broader cognitive development in children.

Sources:

1. Frontiers in Psychology

2.Scientific Reports / PubMed Sebastiano et al. (2025)

3. Craft Yarn Council - ‘Why Teach Knit & Crochet?’

4.Harvard Center on the Developing Child + Child Mind Institute

02/27/2026

I not only sell handmade items; I also sell my baked sourdough bread 😋

Freshly Baked Sourdough Bread

Place your order and have it ready in 2 days!

Porch pick up in Ballwin

Sourdough bread $10 per loaf

Plain or with add-ins like:

Craisins and pecan

Shredded cheddar

Asiago and jalapeno

Cheddar and jalapeno

Rosemary and roasted garlic

Sunflower seeds

02/19/2026

Stitch Along project number 3 is complete! YarnCom

Pattern by Annette Corsino
Emotional Support Chicken Jr.

🍗 😂