Hot Spiced Beef Sandwich
We love a nice hot sandwich on a rainy day. You know the kind that is a bit gooey with a little crunch on the outside? This is that sandwich. We kept it simple to let the flavours of the... Continue reading →
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Over 30 Yarn Dyers Based in Ireland and Northern Ireland
With over 30 yarn dyers based in Ireland and Northern Ireland, we are fortunate to have so many options. There are so many talented and original yarn sources and hand-dyers in the world at the moment, but I’ve got to... Continue reading →
Compiling a Rube Goldberg Kit
My sons love building things. Given their love of building, I thought why not make a kit to make things. And since I have seen them build systems reminiscent of Rube Goldberg devices, I thought a Rube Goldberg kit would... Continue reading →
Gift Ideas for a Handmade Christmas
I am making nearly all of my gifts this year and isn’t as crazy as you may imagine. You could knit, sew, paint, or carve your loved ones something special. It doesn’t have to be exactly like something out of... Continue reading →
8 Thoughtful [But Not Too Personal] Gifts That Don’t Break Your Budget
From office gift exchanges to something to bring when going to a holiday party at a friend’s home, there is a necessary place for thoughtful [but not too personal] gifts that don’t break your budget. I mean, you can’t always... Continue reading →
How to Choose a Gift for a Knitter
I’ve posted many times with gift ideas, knitting care package inspiration, Knitmas gifts, knitter care package advice, examples of knitter gifts I’ve given, and creative thoughtfulness suggestions, so why not once more? This post, however, is more focused on choosing... Continue reading →
From Pumpkins to Raven Feathers: 50 Halloween Knitting and Crochet Patterns
Knitting can be a very comforting and relaxing activity, especially in cold weather when you might be spending more time indoors with the autumn chill in the air. Wrapping yourself in a warm and soft knitted blanket or wearing a... Continue reading →
How to Knit a Sweater Vest with 90s Vibes & Movie Style Inspiration
As the leaves turn brilliant shades of red and gold and the air takes on a crisp chill, it’s time to rediscover the joy of layering. One of the most versatile and charming pieces to add to your autumn/winter wardrobe... Continue reading →
Making Use of Mini Skeins
Mini skeins are small skeins of yarn that are often used for knitting and crocheting projects. They come in a variety of colors and can be used to create stripes, gradients, and other colorwork designs. You probably have some hanging... Continue reading →
Handmade Lavender Sachets
Winter is coming and I love tucking my summer apparel away with a scented lavender sachet. These are also lovely for putting with stored yarn. In addition to its lovely scent, Lavender wards off moths! If there were a knitting... Continue reading →
6 Reasons I Love Second-hand Clothes
Last September, over on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, I shared daily videos of me sporting second-hand clothing in outfits. I am not doing it this year, but those posts are still up to enjoy and be inspired. 6 Reasons I... Continue reading →
How to Tie-Dye Cotton Shirts
Though we often think of summer camp and cotton tee-shirts when we remember tie-dyeing, it can be done at home (outside) and with other kinds of cotton fabrics and clothing. For our tie-dye afternoon, we used polo shirts, tees, and... Continue reading →
How to Sew a Sundress with CeliaB Vibes
With warmer weather arriving more often than cold, I am seeing where there are gaps in my summer wardrobe. The warm breezes on warm days with ice chiming in a glass of lemonade. Picnics by the river bank with kids... Continue reading →
Choose Upcycled Bedding for Your Next Sewing Project
I recently started sewing from patterns for the first time. Until now, I just made clothes based on measurements and tried them on along the way. It is especially easy for me to do that with alterations. Since most of... Continue reading →
Knit and Crochet Designers in Ireland
Did you know there are dozens of hand dyers in Ireland? I researched and created a fairly thorough list which I update regularly. There are also countless knit and crochet designers in Ireland. From someone who may have documented a... Continue reading →
What I Want to Knit…
March is an anniversary of sorts for me because it is when I usually post my What I Want to Knit post, but mostly because it is when I started EvinOK. Provided, it was preceded by a few other blogs,... Continue reading →
Knitting Socks with a Contrasting Heel and Yarn Combo Sets
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 →
More Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas
It’s the season for gift wrapping and I am back with more ideas. You may recall my previous post with creative gift wrapping ideas, well it was popular so I’m sharing another installment. Here are a few ideas for creative... Continue reading →
Learn to Knit
Knitting is a method of creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn or thread. To knit, you will need two knitting needles and some yarn. How to Knit To start, hold one needle in each hand. The needle in your... Continue reading →
Where to Buy or Review My Books
Thank you to everyone who purchases my books and knitting patterns. Your support means so much to me as an independent publisher and knitwear designer. I have been thinking about my first book a bit more lately as I... Continue reading →