Fishy Fishy Appliqué Baby Bibs

September 19, 2017 // 1 Comment

Lately, I’ve been accepting the fact that having a knitting project not work out is a lot more frustrating than having a small sewing project go south. Maybe it is the time commitment or maybe it is that I accept... Continue reading →

Cross-over Collar Aran Doll Sweater

September 14, 2017 // 1 Comment

Some projects push limits and approach a design in a new way, this cross-over collar Aran doll sweater is just that. My friend Marseille knit this doll sweater for the Maryland Sheep and Wool festival this past May. The process... Continue reading →

Choosing My Buttons for Kate Davies’s OWLS Sweater

September 12, 2017 // 1 Comment

There are so many little decisions when knitting something. What fibre do I want? Should it be washable? What colour? Should I lengthen the sleeves or torso for my shape? What buttons should I use? An OWLS pullover, like mine has 20... Continue reading →

Very Shannon’s Reversible Sock Knitting Project Bag

September 7, 2017 // No Comments

I am always looking for little pouches and project-minded bags to meet my crafting needs. More often than not, I make something on the fly, but when I run across a great tutorial I must try it. This is what... Continue reading →

DIY Bespoke Necklace and Earrings Set

September 5, 2017 // 2 Comments

I love rooting for the underdog, including broken/clearance items needing help to reach their destiny, like with this bespoke necklace and earrings set. In some cases, like this one, it takes a few years for that destiny to reveal itself.... Continue reading →

Weekday Breakfasts for Back to School Mornings

September 2, 2017 // 1 Comment

School is starting up again and that happens to coincide with when my maternity/parental leave is over and I return to my day job. It has been a memorable summer (and year) with AH joining our family and traveling in... Continue reading →

Making a Burlap Table Card Display for a Rustic Wedding

August 31, 2017 // 1 Comment

This summer, I had the joy and honor of helping my friend and culinary goddess with a few crafty tasks for her daughter’s wedding. She kept my glass of rosé full and my baby occupied while I crafted away. Little... Continue reading →

Woven Houndstooth Scarf

August 29, 2017 // No Comments

Back again with another tale of my friend Marseille‘s weaving, a neutral woven houndstooth scarf she made with Cascade Yarns Eco Duo in Rose and Camel. She bought these wools at A Tangled Skein in Hyattsville, Maryland. This scarf won Blue Ribbon... Continue reading →

Vegetarian Spanglish Sandwich

August 26, 2017 // No Comments

If you saw this scene from the movie Spanglish, you too may have craved the sandwich Adam Sandler made. It was gooey and balanced, ideal for any time of day. My culinary goddess friend Julianne made it for me. And I... Continue reading →

Knitting Melanie Berg’s Drachenfels Shawl

August 24, 2017 // No Comments

With  4,613 projects in three years, Melanie Berg’s Drachenfels shawl is a knitter’s favorite. Using three colors and coming in at under 1,000 yards for the entire project, this cushy garter and slipped stitch shawl blends graphic interest with practical comfort, without... Continue reading →

Longlisted for V by Very Blog Awards Ireland 2017

August 23, 2017 // 2 Comments

It’s official, EvinOK is in the running for the V by Very Blog Awards Ireland 2017. And I could not have done it without you! To earn a place on the longlist, EvinOK was vetted by the Awards Blog Team to make... Continue reading →

Sprucing Up a Play Kitchen…Again

August 22, 2017 // No Comments

A few years ago, I unearthed my old play kitchen cabinet from the basement of my parents’ house. It had some damage to the wood base, but our friend patched it up and I spray painted it for a quick... Continue reading →

13th Annual Mariners Stitch n Pitch

August 17, 2017 // No Comments

On July 20th, I joined the America’s Knitting contingent at the 13th annual Mariners Stitch n Pitch night to cheer on the Seattle Mariners. A plan formed when I was still in Ireland to meet up and when the event... Continue reading →

Color Inspiration: Red

August 15, 2017 // No Comments

I have a summer cold, so we are slowing down our travels and adventures for a couple days and focusing on naps and soup. But that hasn’t stopped me from loving the vibrancy of colors. Or maybe that’s the cold... Continue reading →

Tips for Photographing Architecture

August 8, 2017 // No Comments

With all the traveling I’ve been enjoying this summer (and in my lifetime), I’m sharing some of my go-to tips for photographing architecture and examples of each from my own portfolio. And, for me, travel is lifelong education for my... Continue reading →

My Miller & June Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern is Still Free After Seven Years

August 3, 2017 // 3 Comments

It is seven years since the world was graced with the presence of a new little boy named Miller. He was the inspiration for a design I created that I now call the Miller & June Baby Blanket. The Miller & June’s... Continue reading →

Fish-themed Rustic Appliqué Baby Set

August 1, 2017 // No Comments

When good friends have a baby it is a blessing and worthy of something special. To celebrate my friends’ son’s arrival in the world, I made Toby a fish-themed rustic appliqué baby set, including a Glub Glub Grub Bib, an Appliqued... Continue reading →

Handknit Baby Beanie from Erika Knight’s Simple Knits for Cherished Babies

July 27, 2017 // 1 Comment

After knitting a few baby blankets (including my own designs, such as Stripey Cozy Baby Blanket or Miller & June Baby Blanket) and sewing a few baby gifts, I’ve come to appreciate the classic simplicity of a hand-knit baby beanie.... Continue reading →

Fresh Watermelon Recipes for Summer

July 25, 2017 // No Comments

If your family enjoys fruit salads or sweet summer treats, you should probably add watermelon to the grocery list. Dubbed “nature’s candy,” watermelon hits the trifecta: nutritionists, dietitians and children adore it. Watermelon is said to boost self-esteem and jumpstart... Continue reading →

Favorite Sewn Handbag Tutorials

July 18, 2017 // No Comments

There are two things crafty women seem to collect – fibre and handbags. But let’s accept that there are never too many handbags in my closet. Except when I try to close the doors. Well, here are some of my favorite sewn... Continue reading →