A Little Bit Sheepish

05/21/2026

Wow! Don’t miss this one, new at Salty Yarns!

We got Dream in Color’s June Pop-Up color- Garden Social in stock in Smooshy Cashmere! It reminds me of a garden in full bloom!

05/12/2026

Great reasons to teach the young ones in your life to knit!

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

04/25/2026

See you there!

Today is the day! Come and check out the LYS 2026 day colorways!

04/22/2026

The newest Noro Magazine hit Salty Yarns today! Lots of cool crochet and knit patterns to peruse! Come and pick one up!

04/19/2026

What are you doing next Saturday for Local Yarn Store Day? Stop by the shop and check out the new gadgets for 2026 LYS day and some new color ways by Koigu ,Madeline Tosh and Dream in Color! Don’t forget to spend $75 of yarns distributed by Knitting Fever to enter the drawing for a set of Lykke Flight needles! Can’t wait to see everyone!

04/06/2026

New at Salty Yarns; Skyline by Dan Doh, using Sea Isle by Plymouth. My new favorite summer top!

04/01/2026

Just finished this sofa throw with Encore worsted, a great workhorse yarn; acrylic/wool blend that’s machine washable, using the “Done by Monday” pattern book. Salty Yarns carries everything you need to make your own!

03/18/2026

A new shipment of Nifty Splash Cotton just landed at Salty Yarns! 100% cotton; perfect for spring/summer garments in worsted weight and also great for spa/dish cloths. The one on the right might be my current favorite!

02/04/2026

Spring Crochet/Knitting Retreat at Salty Yarns! Join us March 6-8. Bring whatever project you are working on or choose to begin a simple top-down vest with us.
Head on over to Saltyyarns.com for details. I hope to see you there!