Simple Ceramic Bead Necklace

October 16, 2018 // No Comments

My son, LB, and I like to do baking and crafts together. I try to choose projects, recipes, or tasks that are safe and fun for him, but also limit the mess I’ll clean up later. So, no breaking eggs.... Continue reading →

A Tale of Two Play Kitchens

October 11, 2018 // No Comments

We built and refurbished two play kitchens in recent years, but I thought it would be worth an update to share how well they have held up to significant abuse use. I’ll profile each separately since they’re quite different. The... Continue reading →

Woolly and Wonderful Hand-dyers in Ireland & Northern Ireland

October 9, 2018 // 3 Comments

There are so many talented and original hand-dyers in the world at the moment, but I’ve got to say we’re spoiled rotten here in Ireland. I recently lunched with Sandra Murphy (who isn’t an avid knitter) and leading up to the inaugural... Continue reading →

Breast Cancer Awareness, Charitable Knitting Patterns, and Knitting for Comfort

October 4, 2018 // No Comments

It is October and each year this is the month for greater and expanded breast cancer awareness. You’ll notice people may wear more pink – or knit with pink. There are so many ways to help this cause, from donating... Continue reading →

Admiring All the Woolly Wonderfulness at Carol Feller Studio Open Day

October 2, 2018 // No Comments

This Saturday, Carol Feller hosted an Open Day at her new studio space in Cork’s Marina Park. It was an opportunity to see her many samples, browse yarns for her new patterns, visit with other knitters, and maybe do a... Continue reading →

Countess Ablaze’s Tits Out Collective and My Skein from Bear In Sheep’s Clothing (NSFW)

September 27, 2018 // No Comments

*This is a very rare post that includes colourful language that is NSFW and not safe for children.* In my day work in content marketing, I love seeing people really create cohesive and authentic content that doesn’t smack of strategy... Continue reading →

2018 Yarn Advent Calendars, Blind Dates, and Blind Bags for Crafters

September 25, 2018 // No Comments

Kids love watching people open blind bags on YouTube and adults love watching HGTV home renovation reveals. It’s in our nature to enjoy a surprise that we know will be pleasant. Life is filled with the unpleasant kind far too... Continue reading →

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 →