Patterns & Stitch Markers that are the Bees’ Knees

September 20, 2018 // No Comments

It’s no secret, I love bees. Like, really love them. As a child, there was a hive in my dresser and we lived in harmony until my parents heard about my roommates. It is also one of the few things... Continue reading →

Shortening a Dress to be a Tunic

September 18, 2018 // No Comments

I was reluctant for a long time. Leggings are NOT pants. Nope. I wore them when they were popular the first time many moons ago, there’s no way I’m wearing them again. Nope. Not happening. Then it happened and now... Continue reading →

Knitting Socks with an Afterthought Heel or Contrasting Heel

September 13, 2018 // 2 Comments

It is so fun and exciting to see how a self-striping or patterned sock yarn knits up in socks, but sometimes throwing in a bit of personal flair can add that certain touch to a project. That’s just what Contrasting... Continue reading →

Knitting Geek Socks and Nine-to-Five Socks

September 11, 2018 // 7 Comments

My open-toed shoes and sandals are put away for winter now, so I thought it would be timely to write about socks this week. Today’s post will be knitting a pair of Geek Socks and a pair of Nine-to-Five Socks,... Continue reading →

Taking in a Thrift Shop Boho Top

September 6, 2018 // No Comments

I love checking out the local charity shops (thrift stores) in Cork city. I tend to find them rather hit or miss, but when I find something I love, it’s such a win. One such win is a new (New... Continue reading →

Weaving the Darn Good Yarns Table Runner Kit

September 4, 2018 // No Comments

Sometimes there is such an allure to try something new, just a tiny bit beyond your comfort zone, but still well within your skills. This project was just that, I ordered the Tibet Jewels Woven Table Runner Weaving Kit from... Continue reading →

Knitting-related Storybooks for Kids

August 30, 2018 // No Comments

Back to school time for us and we are shifting from trying to maintain momentum and knowledge during the summer to balancing schoolwork with hobbies and fun at home. This extends especially to bedtime stories. We love reading together as a... Continue reading →

Patching Shredded Jeans for Winter Warmth

August 28, 2018 // No Comments

I have a favorite pair of Gap jeans. They’re comfortable and the right weight for Cork weather, but they are not great for winter because there are some shredded sections by the cuffs. And I know I’m being a Debbie... Continue reading →

I’m Longlisted for The Blog Awards… and I’m Honored

August 27, 2018 // 2 Comments

This past week, I received the news that EvinOK earned a spot on the 2018 Longlist for The Blog Awards of Ireland. Though I’ve been in the running off and on for six years, each time is an honor and... Continue reading →

Knitting Shui Kuen Kozinski’s Moonlight Sonata Shawl

August 23, 2018 // 2 Comments

The comfort of a hand knit shawl hugging your neck and shoulders is so comforting, much like a million little woolly hugs. And to also have a pattern that feels vibrant, elegant, or so very ‘you’ is like hitting the... Continue reading →

Knitting a Baby-sized Shelly Kang Sock Yarn Blanket

August 21, 2018 // 2 Comments

Marseille recently showed me her completed Sock Yarn Blanket by Shelly Kang. It was stunning and the so soft to squish. She knit it on US 2 – 2.75 mm needles using various sock yarn scraps and leftovers, many from her ADVENTurous... Continue reading →

Visiting Máíre Ní Thaidhg’s Shop in Spiddal Craft Village

August 14, 2018 // No Comments

As I mentioned last week when I wrote about Lunch at Builín Blasta Café, around Easter, we visited Galway and Connemara for a family getaway and encountered the charming Spiddal Craft Village & Cafe. We fell head over heels for... Continue reading →

Lunch at Builín Blasta Café

August 7, 2018 // No Comments

This March, we had a family getaway and visited Spiddal Craft Village & Cafe and lunched at Builín Blasta Café. It was a delightful spot with an emphasis on quality ingredients and food. The interior is cosy but airy with a lively vibe. We... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things

July 31, 2018 // No Comments

It has been such a long time since I’ve done one of these post. It’s not crafty, but if you share my interests in creating and motherhood and travel and music and so on, you may also like what I’ve... Continue reading →

Sewing a Tooth Fairy Pillow with Pokémon Fabric

July 26, 2018 // No Comments

We are on tooth watch here at home as LB is about to lose his first tooth. It’s all very exciting and to channel his enthusiasm, we decided to design and sew a custom tooth fairy pillow. LB chose Pokémon... Continue reading →

Free Knitting Pattern: Ballyhoura Baby Blanket

July 19, 2018 // 2 Comments

When I was pregnant with AH, I was contacted by Maria Moynihan about a possible knitting series that focused on baby patterns. I was intrigued, but exhausted and pregnancy complications demanded all my energy. Then one year later, she reached... Continue reading →

Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2018: Every Last Detail

July 17, 2018 // No Comments

This past March, I attended my third Edinburgh Yarn Festival. The festival was a lively mix of vendors, chatting, knitting, new friends and familiar faces, workshops, and so many woolly temptations. I’ll run through some of the things that I enjoyed... Continue reading →

Quick 1/2 Meter Sewing Project – Summer Flamingo Skirt

July 12, 2018 // No Comments

I was visiting Vibes & Scribes with LB to look for a fabric to alter a gingham ruffled-sleeved blouse. I settled on a beautiful flamingo fabric and bought half of one meter. When I arrived home with the fabric, I... Continue reading →

Making New Crayons from Broken Bits – Phoenix Crayons

July 10, 2018 // No Comments

I’ve done it before and I’ll keep doing it because making new crayons from broken bits is such an easy recycling project that also is useful. I find my recycled crayons ideal for when we’re out and about or traveling... Continue reading →

Carol Feller’s Knitting with Rainbows – A Gradient Knitter’s Dream

July 5, 2018 // No Comments

For months now, I’ve been wanting to write a blog post about Carol Feller’s Knitting with Rainbows. If you’ve not checked this book out and you are into gradient or colorful knitting projects, watch this video. Carol’s book is a colorful inspiration with practical... Continue reading →