off set looped products

I would like a feature to off set where the product loop starts. For instance I have a loop of products and wish to have the first 3 product in 3 columns, followed by separate text content, then more looped products. Thus to start the loop with 3 products, then another loop off set by 3 products thus the first 3 are not shown. I have a need for this now and feel it could be a great creative display feature.