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

  • Crochet Market Bag

    Price: $70/person

    Description: The Crochet Market Bag Workshop will guide you through crocheting a functional and trendy market bag! The first session will start with the base and the mesh body of the bag, as well as going over how to switch colors when crocheting. Session two will finish off the body of the bag and the handles. Participants must be 10+ years old.Description goes here

  • Beginner Crochet Pouch Workshop

    Price: $65/person

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

  • Knit Market Bag Workshop

    Price: $75/person

    Description: The Knit Market Bag Workshop will guide you through knitting a functional and trendy market bag! The first session will start with the base and the mesh body of the bag. Session two will finish off the body of the bag and the handles. Participants must be 12+ years old. If you’re interested in classes for children, please contact us at (815) 836-0470.

 

Betsy’s is next door to the Illinois State Museum- Lockport Gallery in the Historic Norton Building. Free parking is available in the lot in front of our store! Turn off of State St onto W 10th St and cross the railroad tracks to park. Alternatively, you can make a right turn directly into the parking lot after crossing the 9th St bridge!