Alley Cat Yarn, Beads and Wearable Art is a new concept in designer clothing and accessories.  You get all the style you want on any budget.  Here's why... we can design it, create it and offer it to you as a complete package, with purse and hat to boot (and boots too).  Or leaf through our many designer kits and make one at home... even the purse and hat!  Can't sew or knit but want to learn?  No problem, make the kit in our "Work In Progress" Studio, or take a class.  Any way you go, you end up with the apparel of your dreams.  Our style is enviable, from classic to bold, and it's art.  It's the kind of clothing where people run up to you in the store and tell you how much they like what you are wearing. 

            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.  We have coffee, wine and chocolate lover groups, and you bring your own project, or start one of our kits.  Share your knowledge and learn from others. 

JEWELRY DESIGN TABLE:  We have a table provided just for you to sit and design your own piece of jewelry.  Beads boards are available.  Except during a class session, you may take all the time you need.

 CLASSES:  You may take one of our daily classes and learn the latest technique.  Or take one of our week long workshop in one of many skills, with lodging in beautiful Sedona, Arizona, a tourist destination.  Spend the morning in class and the afternoon either working on your project or on your own. 

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. 

 CONTACT:  We are always happy to answer personal questions or hear your comments.  Feel free to contact us.

                                                                             Hope to see you at

                                                                   Alley Cat Yarn, Beads and Clothing
                                                                    and the "Work In Progress" Studio

                                                                                                         Lisa Hering

                                                                                                         Conrad Bizik