Get Inspired During the Shop Hop at 3 Kittens Needle Arts

Visit 3 Kittens Needle Arts during the Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop to get inspired! From samples of knitting, crochet and needlepoint to expert sales staff, we strive to provide a “happy place” for our customers. 

3 Kittens is one of the oldest yarn stores in the Twin Cities – 43 years and counting. But we never rest on our laurels. We are always looking for new products, new techniques and new events to inspire you. Our yarn selection ranges from traditional yarns such as Dale Heilo and Jamieson Shetland DK, to handpainted yarns from Fleece Artist, Madelinetosh, Chameleon Colorworks, Sun Valley Fibers and more, to trend yarns like the scarf yarns that have been so popular the last couple of years. Our current favorite yarns are Handmaiden Sea Silk, the new Noro Takeuma, and Elemental Affects Fingering. We also carry the largest array of buttons in town! And our loyalty program, The 3K Club, can’t be beat.

Every one of our staff is an expert knitter, crocheter and/or needlepointer. Janine Kosel, our full-time knitting person, is the co-author of two books, “Norwegian Handknits” and “Swedish Handknits.” If you haven’t seen the books yet, Janine will be happy to show them to you and even sign a copy for you! We are always willing to help at any time, and we offer some of the best class opportunities in the area. In addition, we try to bring instructors from around the world to our store to teach and offer inspiration. In October 2012, we had Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably. Just last week, Elsebeth Lavold visited for two classes, and Nancy Bush will be coming on April 26, 2013. 

We are open seven days a week. For those who work full-time during the week, we are open Monday and Thursday evenings until 8pm. 

Our theme for this year’s Shop Hop is iKnit@ the Coffee Shop. Be sure to fondle our specially dyed yarn in coffee shop colors, and pick up both of our free patterns – one knit and one crochet! And if you need a break from the frantic pace of the Shop Hop, visit the rest of the shops and restaurants in The Village at Mendota Heights, including Caribou Coffee, Mendoberri Café, Mainstream Boutique, Tommy Chicago’s Pizza, Nature of Beauty, Roe Wolf, the Olive Grove, and Coldstone Creamery. 

We’re looking forward to seeing you during the Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop! 

Get Inspired!