Emily Holland's Comments

I forgot about this site.  I want to learn to spin and weave.  I need to finish a few projects first before I start something new.  So maybe this fall I will get serious about spinning and weaving.

Hi Emily.  I love to knit too.  I also live on a small farm with cows, calves, dogs, and cats.  Sometimes we have a couple of pigs.  Hoping to get some chickens this spring.  Haven't had any for a few years.  I like to knit simple scarves, hats, baby blankets, prayer shawls.  I hate to count so I don't get too fancy.  Have a great spring.

I see between all the animals you have some knitting, the animals are so interesting, having grown on a farm, I love to come and visit your site. Irene

I got mine from KP and have not been disappointed, however I no longger wind a lot of yarn, it is so handy to have it in a pull skein already, however a lot of wool does not so it is nice to have both of those. Palsknitto, Irene

When Angie sits near my arm and watches me knit, she will stare at the yarn thread for a very long time, usually falling asleep, but occasionally she will lunge at the yarn to grab in her mouth, but she doesn't chew on it, she just wants to grab it then lets go. You can't figure what cats are thinking!

Hi back-back! My kitties are sweetie-pies who like to 'help' me knit. Pinkie, the white and black one, will sit just out of reach and watch, or when I am winding yarn on the swift, she waits until it stops and then leaps into the center; can't help wondering what she is thinking each time she does that? Maybe she wants a free ride... Angie, her sister, is the kitty that likes to leapup on my chest, right between me and my knitting! Gives a person a heart attack! Usually she is more polite, and sits on the arm of my recliner gently patting my arm and asking permission to climb onto my lap. They're so sweet.

Does anyone know where to buy a good swift and ballwinder?

Thanks for the friend add!

I am a farmgirl at heart! I was raised on a dairy and beef cattle farm. We did have pigs when I was very young, but not too long. I love to go home and experience life on the farm!

Good luck on your current projects!

I am sponcering Savvy from a horse rescue nearby that ran out of prophet. When i first got her she was underweight and we still arent sure but possibly pregnant but i love working with her and spending time with her she is sixteen and was beaten so she is very hard to train but we are working on that :)

Her name is Pinkie and she is a funny little kitty; does not like to be picked up but she loves to be petted. She tucks me into bed every night and is right there in the morning to say hello.

I swiped my kitty picture from somewhere on the Internet. I have neither cats nor dogs.

Hi Emily. I had an Aunt named Emily so it is an old family name. On Ravelry I am Martyc

Oooooh Emily, search and you will find! Go into Raverly and search for "multi" yarn. There are some awsome ones, hand dyed, to die for!!! Or do a Noro Yarn search, those are the prettiest colorful yarns I've ever seen!

Thanks, I think it's the cutest thing in the world, although because i'm so anti-sewing, i doubt I would have the patience to make it!

Cow is from the book Knitted Toys by Zoe Mellor. It really has cute, colorful projects, and it is the book that got me hooked in knitting every day!

Hi Emily!

If anyone wants a really cool lacy scarf pattern (about intermediate level) go to youtube and type in Brooke Nelsons Columm of Leaves scarf. There will be a link to go to the sight, where you can print the pattern. It's really really beautiful!

Has anyone ever ordered yarn from Smiley's? It's supposed to be this huge ,yarn discout store. It sounds a little to good to be true.

I also use Knitting on the Net, the Lion Brand Home page and plenty of free patterns, and Knit Picks has a surprising number of very nice free patterns. --S