The Knitty Kitty, Yarn Shop & Cat Lounge

06/11/2026

Things are about to really speed up here at The Knitty Kitty. Our divider wall is set to be put up and our lights are being replaced this week! We are picking paint and floor color and finishing all cabinets/counters. We are working hard to make this place safe and sound for our cats and customers.

We are looking for artists and local small businesses!
Submit an artist display selling form, or apply to host an event through our website!

06/04/2026

The place is finally lightening up!! We are expecting our opening date to be late this month but we do not currently have a date set just yet. You can RSVP for opening date on our website!
Just a reminder, we aim for 70% of our items purchased to be second hand or repurposed. The window on slide to was supporting habitat for humanity restore! We have two of these windows for the dividing wall.

06/01/2026

Reno has officially started! We are currently awaiting building department approval for our wall however our ceilings are being painted and we are moving along! We can wait to share this journey with you as we open The Knitty Kitty!! 🐈‍⬛ Our opening date is looking to be set in mid July!
Huge thanks to my grandpa for coming out to help add our cabinets :)

05/27/2026

I actually don't like the term " kitten season." While most rescuers use the term to describe the sheer overwhelm at the influx of kittens, I feel like it makes the general public think that this is a normal thing that happens. That this time of year kittens just sprout abundantly.
The truth is kittens are born all throughout the year, in every season. They just mostly die in the winter before anybody even knew they existed.

But we need to get to a place where domestic animal populations are under control and there isn't a season where rescuers get their asses kicked trying to save as many lives as possible.

It all has to come from prevention via affordable and accessible spay and neuter and vaccination for everyone! Can we get there? Can the dreaded kitten season be a thing of the past and instead we have a healthy number of cats and kittens to be loved and cared for as pets and working cats? We think so.

05/14/2026

We will be at Lunar Faire this weekend selling crochet plushies and discussing our upcoming business!
Frolic with the Fae this 16th of May, a Saturday! Don't miss the fairy hut neighborhood tour and tiny float parade - all entrants will receive the event poster as a gift for participating! See you in two sleeps!

03/19/2026

03/18/2026

Go to theknittykitty.com and click more, then Positions and artist display forms! There, you can fill out either form. Thank you for your support!

03/14/2026

See you soon!!

03/03/2026

Welcome to the Knitty Kitty! From the owner of Crochet By Mia (Amelia Basile) and Sally Basile, we are thrilled to bring our vision to Bloomingdale, New Jersey. We are still in the beginning stages of turning our space into a cozy, welcoming lounge. We plan on opening during spring 2026. Stick around to see BTS of creating the space, and updates regarding opening day and events. We cannot wait to bring our visions to life!

-Amelia & Sally