Located in Historic Downtown Lockport, Illinois, Betsy’s is home to an expansive selection of yarn and tea as well as a cozy space for knit and crochet lessons and workshops for all skill levels! Come check out our collection including an impressive wall of Harney and Sons loose leaf tea, and yarn, notions, and patterns galore!

What’s New At Betsy’s

  • Beginner Knit Cowl Workshop

    Price: $60/person

    Description: The Beginner Knit Cowl Workshop will teach you how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off a chunky cowl-neck scarf in 2-hour sessions. The first session will cover casting on the project and learning the knit and purl stitches. In the next session, you’ll learn bind off and block your cowl-neck scarf! Participants must be 12 years old+. If you’re interested in classes for children, please contact us at (815) 836-0470.

  • Crochet Bag Charm Workshop

    Price: $35/person

    Description: The Crochet Bag Charm Workshop will guide you through creating your own fun and unique crochet keychain in one 2.5 hour session! This is the perfect workshop for adventurous beginner crocheters who only know the most basic stitches but are still looking to make something creative and exciting! The instructor will cover assist you in making one of seven bag charm options: a star, cherries, lily of the valley flowers, a sardine, an olive, a tomato, or a classic heart. Participants must be 10+.