‘Go knits’ this winter with Breast Cancer Haven’s Big Tea Cosy 2019

January 31, 2019 // No Comments

Following the success of Breast Cancer Haven’s Big Tea Cosy 2018, the national breast cancer charity is encouraging everyone to once again ‘get their knits out’ for 2019. Breast Cancer Haven is inviting everyone to embrace the cold weather, cosy... Continue reading →

Loving my North Star Snood from Kate Davies Designs

January 29, 2019 // 2 Comments

To celebrate the anniversary of Kate Davies’s OWLS pattern, she shared an Instagram post which elicited memories and reflections from her community about what OWLS meant to us. I commented, “I had a tough recovery after open liver resection for... Continue reading →

A Budget-minded Woodland Nursery Theme

January 22, 2019 // No Comments

I’m in the midst of redecorating my sons’ shared bedroom which has me thinking about the first incarnation of our former guest room being spruced up as we were about to become parents. So, naturally, I am writing a post... Continue reading →

Embracing the 80s with Upcycled Legwarmers

January 15, 2019 // No Comments

For Halloween 2018, I made a kind of fun 80s Rainbow Brite inspired costume. I didn’t stay completely true to her original style and worked with what I already owned. Yep, I own these things. The leggings are LulaRoe. The... Continue reading →

Happy New Year

January 1, 2019 // 2 Comments

Each day is a new beginning and a new start, but 2019 will be a fun one particularly for EvinOK.com since I’m shifting gears a little and changing two things about this blog: I’ll be sharing a broader perspective of... Continue reading →

Knitmas 2018 – Thoughtful Crafty Care Packages

December 27, 2018 // No Comments

Every year since 2011, I participate in Knitmas, a thoughtful and fun gift exchange among a small group of knitters in Ireland (and those who’ve lived here and moved elsewhere). It is a chance to get to know each other... Continue reading →

Creating a Christmas Quilt with Vintage Vibes

December 25, 2018 // No Comments

This is a brief post because the holiday season is go-go-go, but I wanted to share this stunning Christmas quilt that Marseille made last year. I’m loving the retro colors and cheerful vibe. Here are some photos of baby A... Continue reading →

Carol Feller’s 2019 Calendar by Badly Made Books

December 20, 2018 // No Comments

In this day and age of digital and social, with our lives mapped out in 1s and 0s, it is nice to return to tactility. I was thrilled when I won a copy (in a Knitmas game) of Carol Feller‘s 2019... Continue reading →

Bear In Sheep’s Clothing Advent Calendar Show-and-Tell & Fade Pattern Ideas

December 18, 2018 // 2 Comments

This year, I chose to buy the Bear In Sheep’s Clothing Advent Calendar. My friend Nicola (@KnitCola) has graciously allowed me to use her photos in this post. They’re linked to her Instagram, which you should check out for more... Continue reading →

What Will Be Under Our Tree This Christmas

December 12, 2018 // No Comments

I am following up on my Dear Santa… post from a few weeks ago with an update on what is wrapped and ready to go under our Christmas tree. It may give you some last-minute gift ideas. This is just... Continue reading →

Sewing a Felt Bear Ornament for a Toddler-proof Christmas Tree

December 6, 2018 // No Comments

I wanted to make some felt ornaments this year to fill our Christmas tree nicely. With a two-year-old on the prowl, I’m sticking with unbreakable ornaments for a little while, so wood, metal, and felt.   Materials I saw a... Continue reading →

Introducing My Next Book: Aurora Ultraviolet Knits

December 4, 2018 // No Comments

I am working on a new book and have been plotting, planning, and designing for it to become a reality for almost two years. Seriously, you knew I could keep a secret after I didn’t reveal my last pregnancy online... Continue reading →

Sewing a Marauder’s Map Comforter for Movie Nights

November 29, 2018 // No Comments

In Spring 2017, I saw the cutest single duvet cover at Penneys/Primark and got it into my head to use it to sew a light comforter for movie nights on the sofa at home. And a mere 18 months later, I... Continue reading →

How to Create Your Own Yarn Advent Calendar with Leftover Sock Scraps

November 27, 2018 // No Comments

We’ve all admired the 2018 Yarn Advent Calendars, but it isn’t always feasible or prudent to buy more yarn, especially when many of us have leftover bits waiting to fulfil their destiny. So, I decided to see if I could... Continue reading →

Lemon Cake in My Honeycomb Cake Pan

November 22, 2018 // 2 Comments

When I got married, we received many wonderful gifts, many of which I still use regularly – 12 years later. One such gift was our Nordicware honeycomb cake pan. I ran across these photos and realised I need to share... Continue reading →

Pin-free Bulletin Board

November 20, 2018 // No Comments

As another son begins exploring our home on two feet (not on knees and hands), we are careful to not introduce any hazards while still meeting our organizing needs. One approach I’ve found very useful is the pin-free bulletin board.... Continue reading →

Packing for a Long Flight with a Toddler

November 15, 2018 // No Comments

I originally wrote this when my first son, LB was 21 months old and we visited my family in the States. And this summer, I visited my family again with AH who was 23 months old at the time. The... Continue reading →

Squishy Free Knitting Pattern: Miller and June Baby Blanket

November 13, 2018 // 3 Comments

When I was pregnant with my first son, I couldn’t do math without extreme concentration which, in turn, made me even more tired. So I avoided math entirely. And that included knitting math. No patterns to try to follow and... Continue reading →

I Dared to FibreShare a Taste of Ireland & a List of Irish Chocolatiers

November 8, 2018 // No Comments

For the first time ever, I joined FibreShare for this round. Spoiler alert: I truly enjoyed it. In this post, I want to share my experience with you in case you are considering it or want to know how it... Continue reading →

Dear Santa,…

November 5, 2018 // No Comments

We like to write our Christmas letters to Santa early here so he can plan accordingly. After all, it takes time to do what he does. This weekend, LB and I sat down to decide what we each want for... Continue reading →