Swamp Yayas Yarn Shoppe

06/09/2026

🐑🎄 Alright y'all... let's do this! 🎄🐑

The countdown is on for the Drunken Sheep Advent Calendar, and you've got until July 31st to get your order in!

We here at Swamp Yayas Yarn Shoppe are absolutely convinced this year's calendar is going to be phenomenal. Do we know exactly what's inside? Nope. Do we trust them Sheeps? Absolutely. 😆

What we do know: 🧶 25 beautiful surprises 🧶 Gorgeous hand-dyed yarn 🧶 Plenty of squishy goodness 🧶 A whole lot of excitement come November

So don't wait until the last minute and then act surprised when the order window closes. 😉

📞 Call the Shoppe at 985-629-7721 and put your order in today!

Them Sheeps are working hard, and we'd hate for you to miss out on all the magic they're cooking up.

🐊💚 From your Yayas, with enabling and affection.

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

🧶✨ CROCHETERS... WE HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN ABOUT Y'ALL! ✨🧶

We've been hearing the whispers from the crochet corner of the swamp... 👀

"What about us?"

Wellllllll... your Yayas have been plotting. 🐊💚

Here's a little sneak peek of something coming in August. We're not giving away all the details just yet, but we can tell you this:

🧶 It involves a gorgeous scarf. 🧶 It involves crochet. 🧶 It involves snuggling. 🧶 And our suggested yarn is Eco Duo by Cascade Yarns — a dreamy blend of undyed Baby Alpaca and Merino wool.

Y'all... this yarn is so soft it should probably come with a warning label. Once you wrap yourself up in it, you may never want to take it off. We are not responsible for excessive cuddling, porch sitting, or refusing to leave the air conditioning. 😆

So hang tight, crochet friends. More details are hopping through the swamp soon.

🐸💚 Your Yayas are cooking up something cozy.

📞 Swamp Yayas Yarn Shoppe 985-629-7721

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06/07/2026

😍🐑 New Yarn Alert! 🐑😍

Just look at these gorgeous natural shades!

We just unpacked Eco Duo by Cascade Yarns, and your Yayas are absolutely in love. Made from 70% undyed Baby Alpaca and 30% undyed Merino Wool, this yarn is incredibly soft, lofty, and cuddly.

The beauty of Eco Duo is in its simplicity. The colors come directly from the natural fiber itself, creating rich earthy tones and creamy neutrals without the use of dyes. Nature really knew what she was doing. ❤️

This is the kind of yarn that makes you stop knitting every few rows just to squish it.

Perfect for: ✨ Cozy sweaters
✨ Warm shawls
✨ Snuggly hats and cowls
✨ Anything that deserves a little extra luxury

We have a feeling this one is going to become a shop favorite. Stop by, give it a squeeze, and see what all the fuss is about.

Eco Duo by Cascade Yarns — soft, natural, and absolutely dreamy.

❤️ Your Yayas

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06/07/2026

🎉🧶 ANOTHER FINISHED PROJECT ALERT! 🧶🎉

Y'all... just when we thought our hearts couldn't get any fuller, another finished project came through the shop doors! 💜

Look at this beautiful scarf! Soft, squishy, cozy, and ready to keep somebody warm when those Louisiana temperatures decide to dip below "slightly warm." 😄

Can we also take a moment to appreciate that smile? That's the smile of a maker who cast on, kept going, trusted the process, and crossed that finish line. And that, friends, is what we love to see.

Every finished project tells a story: ✨ The stitches that went right. ✨ The stitches that went wrong. ✨ The moments of "I've got this!" ✨ And the moments of "Why did I start this again?"

But in the end, there it is—a beautiful handmade piece and another yarn victory worth celebrating.

We are beyond ourselves with joy watching our yarn family grow, learn new skills, and finish the projects they dreamed about making. Thank you for sharing your accomplishments with us and letting us cheer you on every step of the way.

🐊 Keep those finished projects coming, Swamp Yayas! We are absolutely tickled to celebrate every single one.

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06/06/2026

June just started, but July is right around the corner! 🐑🧶

A little bug has been whispering in your ear about turning sheep fleece into yarn, and we're ready to make it happen!

Join us for our Sheep Fleece to Fiber Adventure — a 3-weekend journey where you'll learn how raw fleece becomes spinnable fiber and, ultimately, yarn.

📅 Dates
• Saturday, July 11th – Wool Cleaning & Washing (4 PM – 7 PM) • Saturday, July 18th – Fiber Processing: Turning Washed Fleece into Spinnable Fiber (4 PM – 8 PM)
• Saturday, July 25th – Drop Spindle Spinning Class (4 PM – 8 PM)

💰 Pricing
• Full 3-Weekend Adventure: $230 • Fleece Prep Only (July 11 & 18): $110
• Drop Spindle Class Only (July 25): $120 Includes drop spindle, floof, and class materials

✨ Only 6 spots available — first come, first served!

📌 A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. The remaining balance must be paid by July 11th.

You'll get your hands dirty, learn how to process fleece, and discover the magic of transforming a sheep's haircut into something you can actually spin and knit with.

Call or stop by the shop to reserve your spot. We can't wait to get woolly with y'all! 🐑❤️

06/06/2026

🎉🧶 Finished Projects Have Been Rolling Into the Swamp! 🧶🎉

Y'all, we have been absolutely spoiled this week with finished projects, and we couldn't be more proud! ❤️

💚 First up, we've got a hat that is giving us strong "swamp wizard" energy, and honestly, we're here for it. Every stitch counts, and this one turned out fantastic!

🖤 Then we have a stunning shawl that proves once again that patience and persistence create magic. Look at those beautiful lines and contrast!

🩵 And finally, a gorgeous hand-knit tank top that is ready for summer adventures, iced tea on the porch, and plenty of compliments. The finishing details are just perfect!

Every finished project tells a story: ✨ The moments when everything clicked. ✨ The moments when it absolutely did not. ✨ The frogging. ✨ The learning. ✨ The determination to keep going.

And that's exactly why we celebrate every single one.

Thank y'all for sharing your successes with us. Seeing your creativity and hard work come to life is one of our favorite parts of owning this little yarn shop.

🐊 Remember: Every finished project started as a skein of yarn and a little bit of courage.

Show us what you're working on—we can't wait to celebrate your next finish too!

📍 Swamp Yayas Yarn Shoppe
📞 985-629-7721

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