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The Knit of the Irish – Knitting Patterns from Designers in Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day

February 23, 2021 // 1 Comment
With a month to go before Saint Patrick’s feast day, we better get knitting, folks! About 180 years ago, my ancestors left Ireland in pursuit of the American dream. I wonder what they’d say to me now that I’ve moved back?... Continue reading →
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Remembering My Father, An Extraordinary Gentleman, Computer Scientist, and Best Friend

February 20, 2021 // No Comments
This is a post I wasn’t sure I would ever be ready to write, but ultimately my father is too great a part of me and my life to not write this. I’ve shared some memories and reflections on my Instagram and Facebook pages (even... Continue reading →
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The five things you should know about winter cycling

February 16, 2021 // No Comments
My husband and sons love going out for bike rides. They have learned a lot as they go, sometimes the hard way. So, when Catherine Ellis of Hill & Ellis offered to write a guest post for EvinOK about the... Continue reading →
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Make Your Own Valentine Tic-Tac-Toe Game

February 13, 2021 // No Comments
My sons and I decided to create a little tic-tac-toe game using three pieces of paper we had handy. It was fun to create and a nice change from usual crafts we’ve been doing because it was so quick we... Continue reading →
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A Valentine’s Day from the Heart – Hand-painted Plates, Blueberry Pancakes & Frittata

February 11, 2021 // No Comments
I love Valentine’s Day! I always have. Growing up, my mother always gave my father something red (usually a necktie or a sweater) and she would cover a shoebox with heart paper to receive school Valentine cards. Today, I’m sharing... Continue reading →
String of paper heart bunting from scrap paper | EvinOK

Making Heart Bunting From Drawing Paper

February 9, 2021 // No Comments
We have a lot of drawings sitting around, some of which are keepers while others I scan then look for upcycling projects to reuse the paper. One approach I loved before was to cut paper snowflakes from old scrap paper... Continue reading →
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How can you make sure you get wonderful pictures from professional photoshoot?

February 4, 2021 // No Comments
I’m thrilled to share a guest post today from Emeka Ikechi who will detail how you can make sure you get wonderful pictures from professional photoshoot. How can you make sure you get wonderful pictures from professional photoshoot? By Emeka Ikechi,... Continue reading →
Jonna is knitting the Cassiopeia KAL | EvinOK

Cassiopeia KAL Update: How it started & how it’s going

February 2, 2021 // No Comments
It’s 14 days in and the Cassiopeia KAL is going swimmingly. We had our Cast On Zoom Party on January 20th hosted by Python Charms and then met again the next week on the 27th. It is a casual way... Continue reading →
12 Mini Skeins in a rows starting with yellow and fading to greens and then blues. Eve Chambers Textiles label on each skein with an apple logo.

How Friendship and Hope Inspired Colorways. Eve Chambers Textiles 12 Mini Skein Set

January 28, 2021 // No Comments
This Autumn, I had the honour of collaborating with Eve of Eve Chambers Textiles and Frankie of Python Charms on our Planetary Sisters countdown calendar. The calendar included stitch markers from PythonCharms, 12 mini skeins and an enamel pin from Eve... Continue reading →
Woolly and Wonderful Hand-dyers in Ireland & Northern Ireland | EvinOK

Made In Ireland – Makers and Artisans Based in Ireland

January 26, 2021 // 1 Comment
If you read my blog regularly, you know I’ve posted quite a few times before about Irish crafts, hand-dyed yarn, and more, so it won’t be a surprise to read this post. I spent many MANY hours combing Instagram and the internet looking... Continue reading →
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Open-Faced Tuna Melt Sandwich

January 21, 2021 // No Comments
All this winter weather has me remembering a snow day when I was a kid and a sublime lunch. So, let’s get in the flashback machine and away we go… It was a snow day and I was a kid,... Continue reading →
Woolly and Wonderful Hand-dyers in Ireland & Northern Ireland | EvinOK

Yarn Companies and Wool Hand-dyers in Ireland and Northern Ireland

January 14, 2021 // 6 Comments
There are so many talented and original yarn sources and hand-dyers in the world at the moment, but I’ve got to say we’re spoiled rotten here in Ireland. We are lucky to have the number of hand-dyers here we do and... Continue reading →
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Let’s Make Paper Snowflakes

January 7, 2021 // No Comments
It’s a beautiful snow day here in Cork, so I wanted to share a classic tutorial for making paper snowflakes. This is one of my favorite quick crafts and a good way for younger children to practice scissor skills. Quick crafts... Continue reading →
Cassiopeia Mini Skein Shawl | Ultraviolet Knits | EvinOK

Cassiopeia Mini Skein Shawl KAL

January 5, 2021 // No Comments
Knitting has helped us get through a lot of stress over the last 12 months, especially for me over the last month. Knowing that not just the craft of knitting, but also the community of fellow knitters gives us strength... Continue reading →
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A Brief Intermission for Bereavement

December 26, 2020 // 3 Comments
As many of you who follow me on Instagram or Facebook know, my father died earlier this month. He was my best friend. I was his mini-me. Our final conversation was much the same as all our daily talks, filled with... Continue reading →
Creative Gift Wrapping for Books | EvinOK

Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas

December 23, 2020 // No Comments
I previously wrote about the beautiful and fun gifts sent to me by In The Book, so today I want to go over what I’ve been sharing on my Instagram about creative gift wrapping. How I Do It I love... Continue reading →
Useful List of Knitting Patterns I've Designed for Yarn Scraps and Mini Skeins

All My Knitwear Designs Listed with Photos, Description, and Download Options from LoveCrafts and Ravelry

December 22, 2020 // 2 Comments
After a summer of Thursday blog posts sharing details about my knitwear designs, I thought this post would be useful to give an overview of ALL my designs. I’ll organise them by type, describe them, and suggest yarn options. This blog... Continue reading →
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Back and neck pain stop you doing what you want to

December 15, 2020 // No Comments
As some of you know, I was diagnosed with Freiberg disease in 2018 and since then my back and neck have been more vulnerable to aches and pains. The body is linked closely and when one area has a problem, it... Continue reading →
How to find green gifts for friends and family  By Liesbeth Deddens, Climeworks

How to find green gifts for friends and family

December 3, 2020 // No Comments
Today, I’m sharing a guest post by Liesbeth Deddens of Climeworks.   Concern for the environment has led to changing purchasing habits; whether it’s using biodegradable, chemical-free cleaning products, buying plastic-free goods such as bamboo toothbrushes and shampoo bars, changing energy... Continue reading →
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In The Book Personalised Books Under the Tree

December 1, 2020 // No Comments
You know I love books! And I have a unique name, so I’ve always loved personalised things because it feels special and bespoke. So when In The Book offered me a choice of gifted books to show off my creative... Continue reading →
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