Betty McKnit

Beth McKee Elliott, MFA, MSMT/E, widely known as Betty McKnit®, is an innovative crochet and knitting designer, instructor, and community leader. With her signature style, 6-Day Crochet™, she has captured the hearts of crocheters worldwide with her viral patterns, including the beloved 6-Day Kid Blanket and 6-Day Star Blanket™. Beth's passion for crafting extends into her unique specialization in Somatic Crochet and Knitting, a mindful practice that integrates crochet and knitting with body awareness techniques, fostering creativity while promoting well-being and injury prevention.

Beyond her work with yarn, Beth is a life-long dancer and choreographer who founded Small Plates Choreography Festival and shares her insights and creativity as the host of The Dance Maker podcast. Through her diverse artistic endeavors, Beth McKee Elliott inspires others to explore the intersections of creativity, mindfulness, and community.