Alley Cat Yarn, Beads and Clothing

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Alley Cat Yarn, Beads and Clothing
918 N. Main St.
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Phone: 928-204-1379

Store Hours:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon-Sat
Closed Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day


We offer the products so that you can jump in at any stage of the game. From raw fiber and roving, you can spin your own yarn - and yes, many use the spinning as a relaxation tool! You can hand dye in natural organic dyes, or hand paint your yarn. Or you can purchase the yarn ready to be knitted or woven. We have looms and knitting machines, turbo knitting needles and ergonomic crochet hooks. Sit in with a wine and cheese knitting group or a chocolate popping crochet circle. You can then paint some silk and sew a unique coordinate. Make a necklace, bracelet and earrings from our large selection of unusual beads, sew seed beads onto a leather belt and shoes, felt a hat and purse, and be absolutely you!

We offer YARN in silk, alpaca, cashmere, cotton, linen, kid mohair, angora, merino wool, and novelty yarns such as eyelash, metallics, velour. And certainly hand dyed and hand painted.

BEADS Swarovski Austrian fine leaded crystal, Italian glass (Venetian and Murano), beads from famous makers in Czechoslovakia, Nepal and Tibet. Grade A pure Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and White Buffalo Turquoise from Arizona, dark blue lapis, and hundreds of other naturally occurring minerals, coral, pearls, wood, seed, bone, horn, even ostrich egg shell. Tools, silver and gold filled wire, pendants, cabochons, clasps, silk and cable wire for stringing, and hundreds of findings for finishing jewelry.

CLOTHING and ACCESSORIES Wearable Art in a word. Silk jackets and ponchos with themes from the desert and modern art such as Picasso and Van Gogh, quilted and appliquéd, frilly skirts and crushed silk tops. Lacy fronts and pleated bottoms, sequined, rhinestone zippers, yet we swing to classic leather and suede skirts. Coordinate with our shoes, purses, belts and hats for a delightful and complete outfit.

CRAFT BOOKS AND MAGAZINES: All kind of literature with current trends and easy instructions. New and used, trade yours in!

KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF: We also have helpful and knowledgeable staff on hand to answer your questions.

GIFT BASKETS We even offer gift baskets for your knitting and beading friends. You choose the contents, and we will shrink wrap it and can even mail it with a gift tag, or take one pre-made on the shelf. We put in great items, such as real knitted blankets, knitted socks, yarn tales and project journals.

KNIT GROUP: Come sit with us for knitting and crochet groups. The knit group meets on the first Saturday of every month (unless there is a holiday) at 11:00 a.m. until around 3:00 p.m. Bring your own project or start a new one. Share your knowledge and learn from others.

CLASSES: Bead classes are scheduled currently on the third Saturday of the month at 11:00. Be sure to call and sign up before coming to double check the times.

ALPACA CONNECTION: Want to learn about alpacas, those cute furry little creatures that look like sheep with long necks or small llamas? We have seminars in the investment potential of owning and caring for these beautiful and warm creatures. We own and have connections to some of the finest alpaca farms in the United States.