Crochet The Rainbow

Celebrate Pride with Betty McKnit and Support Knit the Rainbow

This month, as we celebrate Pride, we’re thrilled to support Knit the Rainbow—a wonderful nonprofit that provides handmade knit and crochet winter garments to homeless LGBTQ+ youth in New York City. We believe in the power of community and compassion, and knitters and crocheters like you can make a significant difference by contributing your handmade creations.

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Join the Cause: Knit the Rainbow

Knit the Rainbow is dedicated to ensuring that LGBTQ+ youth have access to warm clothing during the harsh winter months. By crafting protective garments, you can help bring comfort and support to those in need. This June, we invite you to stitch with purpose and make a difference with your crochet hooks!

We are pleased to announce that a portion of sales from selected patterns will be donated to Knit the Rainbow. This includes:

Image of 6-Day Retro Rainbow Blanket Pattern — 6-Day Retro Rainbow Ad-Free .pdf on Betty’s Shopify Store

6-Day Crochet Rainbow Inspired Pattern Bundle — 6-Day Retro Rainbow Ad-Free .pdf on Betty’s Shopify Store

Featured Patterns to Support Your Crafting Journey

6-Day Retro Rainbow Blanket

The 6-Day Retro Rainbow Blanket is a heartfelt tribute to the colorful spirit of Pride. This pattern is a modern twist on the classic 6-Day Kid Blanket (6DKB), made with the drama-free Tranquility Stripe technique. It combines six foundational rows of single crochet, double crochet, and double crochet granny clusters, without the characteristic chevrons.

The blanket features vibrant Retro Rainbow stripes that can be customized to match any Pride flag, allowing you to express your creativity and support for the LGBTQ+ community. The adorable floating clouds border adds a charming touch, making it a perfect cozy wonder!

6-Day Crochet Rainbow-Inspired Crochet Pattern Bundle

If you’re looking for variety, the Rainbow-Inspired Crochet Pattern Bundle offers all of Betty’s rainbow-themed blanket patterns in various sizes. These patterns embody enthusiasm and love, allowing you to spread rainbows wherever they go!

The bundle includes:

6-Day Retro Rainbow Blanket
6-Day Retro Rainbow Baby Blanket
6-Day Retro Rainbow Lovey (lovey portion only – top it with your favorite ami)
6-Day Sweetheart Rainbow Baby Blanket
6-Day Sweetheart Rainbow Lovey (includes lovey only – no amigurumi)
6-Day Chunky Throw

Crochet the Rainbow Pattern Bundle

For those eager to contribute directly towards charitable projects, the Crochet the Rainbow Pattern Bundle includes the 6-Day Retro Rainbow Blanket along with Betty’s best hat and scarf patterns. These easy-to-follow designs are perfect for crafting warm clothing that you can donate to Knit the Rainbow or your favorite local charity. Check out the collection details on the Knit the Rainbow website—they begin collecting items in the Fall!

The bundle includes:

How You Can Get Involved

Purchase Your Patterns: Grab the 6-Day Retro Rainbow Blanket or any of the bundles. Your purchase helps support a vital cause.
Craft with Love: Use the patterns to create warm, colorful items. You can express your creativity while making a difference.
Donate: Follow the guidelines provided by Knit the Rainbow to donate your handmade items. Every stitch counts!
Spread the Word: Share your creations on social media with hashtags like #KnitTheRainbow and #CrochetTheRainbow to inspire others to join the cause.

Conclusion

Together, we can make a significant impact in the lives of homeless LGBTQ+ youth by crafting with purpose. Celebrate Pride this month by supporting the Knit the Rainbow organization with Betty McKnit’s beautiful patterns—your creativity could be the warmth someone needs.

Happy crafting and thank you for being part of this meaningful journey! 🌈✨

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Beth McKee Elliott

aka Betty McKnit

Beth McKee Elliott, also known as Betty McKnit, is a crochet and knitting designer, instructor, community leader, and Master Somatic Movement Therapist and Educator. Her signature style, 6-Day Crochet, is showcased in the viral crochet patterns the 6-Day Kid Blanket and 6-Day Star Blanket.

She specializes in Somatic Crochet and Knitting, a mindfulness practice that combines crochet/knitting with body awareness techniques to prevent injury and promote well-being and creativity in crafting.

In addition to being a crochet designer, Beth is a choreographer. She is the creator and director of Small Plates Choreography Festival, Haven Movement Company, and the Dance Maker Podcast.

This pattern is the intellectual property of Beth McKee Elliott aka Betty McKnit®. This pattern, The 6-Day Kid Blanket, 6-Day Crochet™, 6-Day Star Blanket™, and all derivative works are protected by copyright. Publishing translations, corrections, variations, or tutorials of this pattern, online or elsewhere without written permission from the owner is a violation of copyright.