Bird inspired yarns
Friday February 1, 2019 Welcome February! We’re in the home stretch of the coldest winter months and spring will be here in 47 days! We’ll hear the red wing black birds start their songs this month and the daylight is … Continued
A picnic in the sun?
Thursday January 31, 2019 Today will be another bright sunny day for us before the clouds come back bringing more snow our way. So for today the girls wil have a picnic lunch on the snow. The leftovers from previous … Continued
Being invisible inside the barn
Saturday January 26, 2019 We have several shoppers coming to Yaya’s Yarn Barn this afternoon. It will be around 30 degrees and sunny! A perfect day for shopping with alpacas. If you’re in the neighborhood and need some yarn or … Continued
home sweet home
Friday January 25, 2019 When I imagine the activity level going on in Park City this weekend, I find this place I call home even more appealing. There’s plenty to do as always but nothing is urgent. The animals have … Continued
Colors of winter
Sunday January 20, 2019 Well, we dug out enough snow that we are functional for now. More snow on Monday and then it looks like we’ll have clear cold days for a while. The hay supply and wood piles look … Continued
Knitting day!
Saturday January 12, 2019 Today we’re hosting a beginner knitting class. I love introducing people to the art of wrapping strands of yarn together in a way to create wearable things! Especially when it involves alpaca yarn. It will be … Continued
Colors of winter
Thursday January 10, 2019 I did get the dye pots going yesterday and I’m still evaluating the results of my efforts. It’s in a bubble bath in the sink this morning and I’ll know more when it’s dry. My color … Continued
Happy December!
Saturday December 1, 2018 Welcome December! Thank goodness there are all the lights around to distract us from the darkness. Two weeks from today will be our annual Holiday Open house and we’re hoping the weather will allow more of … Continued
Cyber Monday?
Monday November 25, 2018 It’s hard for me to even think of competing with Amazon and the rest on Cyber Monday, but what the heck, I’ve tossed my hat in the ring too. This week my best-selling Yaya Hats are … Continued
Inside Yaya’s Yarn Barn 👀
Saturday October 27, 2018 I spend quite a bit of time making and displaying inventory in what we call Yaya’s Yarn Barn. It has much more than yarn and I’m always adding new stuff! If you don’t want to wait … Continued
Frosty pastures today!
Tuesday October 9, 2018 It’s a chilly 22° at the ranch this morning and fall seems to have settled into our valley. The pastures are white with frost and the brilliant colors of the trees are starting to fade with their leaves … Continued
New hats and cloudy skies
Friday October 5, 2018 It’s still raining and we’re still glad about it. The water reserves in Utah have been less than half of what they should be and this will really help. Pasture clean up will have to wait until … Continued