Beginner knitting class at Cleo's Bushwick shop aimed at getting students started making their own clothes and accessories with 'little more than sticks and string.' Group classes mix first-timers and returning students; arrive 15-20 minutes early to your first class to choose and purchase materials (or bring your own).
Learn to Knit @ Cleo's in Bushwick is a beginner class held at Cleo's Yarn Shop & Cafe in New York City, NY. It costs $50 ($50 per class; a 3-class beginner pack ($100) makes the third session free. Materials are purchased at the shop or brought from home.). The class runs as a series of sessions. Schedule: Small group class; see the shop's class calendar for upcoming dates. Check Cleo's Yarn Shop & Cafe's site for the latest availability and booking.
Price$50($50 per class; a 3-class beginner pack ($100) makes the third session free. Materials are purchased at the shop or brought from home.)
ScheduleSmall group class; see the shop's class calendar for upcoming dates
MaterialsNot included — see price note
Best forComplete beginners and people refreshing the basics
$50 ($50 per class; a 3-class beginner pack ($100) makes the third session free. Materials are purchased at the shop or brought from home.)
Frequency
Series
Schedule
Small group class; see the shop's class calendar for upcoming dates
Location
Cleo's Yarn Shop & Cafe, New York City NY
Provider
Cleo's Yarn Shop & Cafe
Booking
Available — see booking link
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Prices and schedules change. Please confirm current details with Cleo's Yarn Shop & Cafe before booking.
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Common Questions About Knitting & Crochet Classes in New York City
These are the questions people most often ask about knitting & crochet classes in New York City — answers apply city-wide, not just to this class.
Do yarn stores in New York City teach knitting and crochet to beginners?
Yes — most yarn shops teach from their own store floor, and beginner sessions assume you've never held needles. Classes are small by design, usually four to eight people.
How much do knitting and crochet classes cost in New York City?
Of the 6 knitting & crochet classes in New York City with a published price, the typical (median) starting price is $50, ranging from $35 to $350. These are the venues' own listed rates, not estimates, and each listing says what the price covers.
Are materials and yarn included in class prices?
For beginners, materials are often included or sold as a kit at the shop — yarn for a first project usually runs $10–$30. The class description says what's covered.
Can I bring my own project and get help with it?
Yes. Most shops run drop-in help sessions where you bring whatever you're working on, and many hold free social circles weekly — bring the project that's stuck and someone will sit down with you.
Do I need any experience before taking a class in New York City?
None. Beginner classes assume zero experience: most people cast on, work their first stitches and bind off in a single session.