Minnesota yarn shop apologizes for selling 'Harry Potter' kits, donates proceeds to trans care group

Needle & Skein, a yarn shop in Minnesota, apologized last week for selling "Harry Potter"-themed kits, calling the decision a "mistake.""We recently sold Harry Potter-themed kits, and we owe you a sincere apology," the business wrote on Facebook Saturday. "I’m a mom, and I read these books aloud to my child.Those evenings are some of my sweetest memories, and I think that warmth kept me from stopping to consider what carrying this merchandise would mean for our trans friends, neighbors, and customers.

I made a mistake, and I’m so sorry," the statement continued."Harry Potter" author J.K.Rowling has faced criticism in recent years over her opposition to policies allowing transgender women into certain female-only spaces.

In an essay last month, Rowling doubled down on her stance, calling transgender activism "elitist to its core."NEW 'HARRY POTTER' SHOW POSTER GOES VIRAL AS FANS REACT TO UPCOMING SERIES BASED ON JK ROWLING'S BOOKSNeedle & Skein, a Minnesota yarn store, penned an apology post on Facebook for selling "Harry Potter" kits.(Screenshot/Google Earth)The store announced that it had removed the "Harry Potter" items from the shelves and donated all the proceeds to Point of Pride, an organization that provides support to transgender people."We never meant to hurt anyone.

But we can see that we did, and we are truly sorry to everyone who felt less welcome in a space that should always feel like home to you.You deserve better from us," the company said.Needle & Skein also shared an image showing its donation to Point of Pride, saying it donated three times the profits from its "Harry Potter" merchandise.

The business also shared a link for followers to donate.Needle & Skein told Fox News Digital that the response to its apology had been largely positive, despite some doxxing and negative reviews."Overall, the response has been positive, with people feeling that we were open, honest and appreciative," owner Gilah Mashaal said.JK ROWLING SA...