Get Inspired at 3 Kittens Needle Arts

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

3 Kittens is one of the oldest yarn stores in the Twin Cities – 44 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, Alchemy Yarns of Transformation, Prism Yarn, Sun Valley Fibers, to fashion yarns like Rowan, Berroco and Classic Elite. We’re excited to be the only store in the state to carry the fabulous Hazel Knits yarns.

Our chosen Local Color icon for this year’s Shop Hop is… The Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues in Bemidji.

Did you know that this is one of the Top 50 Roadside Attractions in the country (according to Time)? We’re going to have fun with the yarn and the patterns, plus who knows, you might even get to take your picture with Paul and Babe – without having to drive to Bemidji!

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, Apricot Lane, Tommy Chicago’s Pizza, Nature of Beauty, the Olive Grove, and Coldstone Creamery.

We look forward to seeing you during the Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop!

Get Inspired!

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!

3 Kittens Needle Arts

3 Kittens Needle Arts is one of the oldest yarn and needlepoint stores in the Twin Cities, having been in existence for over 35 years. We provide the expertise so you can GET INSPIRED!

 3 Kittens sells yarn, needles, buttons (we’re known for our button wall), patterns and books, needlepoint canvases and threads. In addition, we offer a variety of classes in knitting, crochet and needlepoint, and we have finishing services for all three crafts. 

One of our employees, Janine Kosel, is the co-author of Norwegian Handknits and the upcoming Swedish Handknits. All of our employees are expert knitters, crocheters or needlepointers with years of experience and knowledge. 

Get inspired at 3 Kittens!