Upcoming Classes & Workshops at Betsy’s

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.

Price: $80/person

Description: The Crochet Mitten Workshop will teach you to crochet a shell-stitch mitten in 3 two-hour sessions! We’ll guide you through learning to crochet the shell stitch, shaping the hand and thumb of your mitten and then finishing off the cuff to create a unique, warm winter accessory! Participants must be 10+ years old. If you’re interested in classes for children, please contact us at (815) 836-0470.

Price: $60/person

Description: The Beginner Crochet Hat Workshop is two 2-hour sessions that will guide you through crocheting your first ever object- a cozy, chunky beanie! We’ll teach you how to chain, half double crochet, fasten off and sew up your hat. Participants must be 10 years old+. If you’re interested in classes for children, please contact us at (815) 836-0470.

Price: $75/person

Description: The Stranded Colorwork Knit Cowl Workshop will teach you how to follow a colorwork chart and knit a design using the Stranded Colorwork technique. We’ll go over how to hold your yarn most effectively, keep your knitting tension even while changing colors and some tips and tricks to make colorwork a breeze! The first session will cover casting on the project and learning the basics of Stranded Colorwork. In the next session, we’ll bind off and talk about how to block your cowl-neck scarf to get the best results! Participants must be 14 years old+

Price: $25/month

Description: Join us to chat, knit or crochet and exchange tips and tricks! Yarn Club includes a 10% discount on all Betsy’s yarn & notions, an instructor present to help with any questions or troubleshooting, and of course, a fun, social environment to chat, drink tea, & make knit/crochet friends!