Handmade Felt Heart Christmas Tree Ornament | EvinOK

Handmade Felt Heart with Blanket Stitching

by Evin // December 14, 2021 // No Comments

I love a bit of sparkle for any holiday, especially at Christmas and Valentine’s Day, but I have two small children and that’s much like having curious cats because knocking things on the floor to see how they bounce is... Continue reading →

Free Knitting Pattern: Taffy Twist Cowl

by Evin // March 4, 2021 // 12 Comments

Living in Ireland with the weather changing by the minute year-round, it is always the season to celebrate and wear transitional pieces and layers. For me, my Taffy Twist Cowl is just such a piece since it stays in place, adds... Continue reading →

Knitting Patterns from Designers in Ireland

by Evin // February 23, 2021 // 1 Comment

I am sharing two lists in this post, one is a list of Patterns from Designers in Ireland and the other is a list of Patterns from Beyond Ireland [but related to Ireland or Irish themes]. This post focuses on my fellow designers. I... Continue reading →

Make Your Own Valentine Tic-Tac-Toe Game

by Evin // 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 →

Let’s Make Paper Snowflakes

by Evin // 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 →

Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas

by Evin // 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 →

All About Ultraviolet Knits: 12 knitting patterns featuring blacklight-reactive hand-dyed wool

by Evin // September 23, 2020 // No Comments

Ultraviolet Knits: Twelve knitting patterns featuring UV-reactive hand-dyed wool (Anchor and Bee, 2020) features 12 original accessory knitting patterns designed with black light-reactive hand-dyed wool-based yarns. Ultraviolet Knits is inspired by the night’s sky, some from the view from Earth, such as... Continue reading →

Woman with green and amber multicolour eyes looking into camera with hand knit shawl held to her face. The yarn in the shawl matches her eyes.

School Gate Shawlette Knitting Pattern & Every Child Is Your Child Ireland

by Evin // September 19, 2020 // 2 Comments

The School Gate Shawlette was inspired by the ironwork openings and lattice textures of my son’s school gate. This pattern is a dedicated fundraiser for Every Child Is Your Child Ireland. Every cent from this sale of this pattern goes to ECIYC. There are... Continue reading →

Wreath Nebula Mitts | Ultraviolet Knits | EvinOK

Ultraviolet Knits – Wreath Nebula Mitts

by Evin // August 20, 2020 // 1 Comment

Wreath Nebula Mitts There is something so satisfying about quick knits that are also soft and cosy. Using two colors of DK yarn, these mitts are knit flat, top down, and seamed up the side, leaving an opening for the... Continue reading →

Rigel Cowl and Rigel Mitts | Ultraviolet Knits | EvinOK

Ultraviolet Knits – Rigel Cowl & Rigel Mitts

by Evin // August 13, 2020 // No Comments

Rigel is the brightest star in the constellation of Orion. The star looks blue-white to the naked eye. The Rigel Cowl is knit from the top down, this cowl is soft and a fun way to use special buttons. The... Continue reading →

Porch Light Wrap | Ultraviolet Knits | EvinOK

Ultraviolet Knits – Porch Light Shawl

by Evin // August 6, 2020 // No Comments

Georsan modelled the shawl for these photos, Martina Leahy styled the outfits, and Niall Twamley was the photographer. You can access a list of all the UV Knits posts HERE! Porch Light Shawl The warm illumination of a porch light... Continue reading →

Useful List of Shawl Knitting Patterns I’ve Designed – Great for Yarn Scraps and Mini Skeins

by Evin // August 3, 2020 // No Comments

We each have leftover partial skeins of yarn, mini skeins, or scraps. Their beauty just as admirable as when they were full skeins, but somehow feel less useful. Their purpose shifts because the weight isn’t a nice even 100g, but that... Continue reading →

Mini Skeins from Eve Chambers Textiles | EvinOK

Comprehensive List of Patterns to Use with Mini Skeins, Scraps & Yarn Calendar Sets

by Evin // August 2, 2020 // 2 Comments

We all have those mini skeins we treasure, smaller yardage balls, and are maybe even eyeing a hand-dyed mini skein set for a daily knitting project. When I dine out, I love a nice main course, but have you ever... Continue reading →

Ultraviolet Knits – Phare Hat

by Evin // July 30, 2020 // No Comments

Phare Hat Inspired by lighthouses perched on the coastline, I named this hat pattern for the French word for lighthouse. With slipped stitches and textures to emulate the beacon of light. The hat pattern has three sizes and can be... Continue reading →

A C-shape made with hand-balled mini skeins in colors from purple to blue to teal to green

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

by Evin // July 29, 2020 // No Comments

We’ve all admired winter Yarn Countdown 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 create my own... Continue reading →

Firefly Hour Mitts | Ultraviolet Knits | EvinOK

Ultraviolet Knits – Firefly Hour Mitts

by Evin // July 23, 2020 // No Comments

Firefly Hour Mitts Our hands have to deal with all the elements and with work, from washing dishes to weeding the garden, but they take on an almost magical softness when we cup them to briefly hold a caught firefly.... Continue reading →

Elara Shawl | Ultraviolet Knits | EvinOK

Ultraviolet Knits – Elara Shawl

by Evin // July 16, 2020 // No Comments

Elara Shawl Elara is the eighth-largest moon of Jupiter. The Elara Shawl design reflects the moon’s shape through purl stitches, eyelets, and bobbles. This shawl has a triangle shape, but feels elegant with the alternating textures and bobbles. This is... Continue reading →

Altair Cowl | Ultraviolet Knits | EvinOK

Ultraviolet Knits – Altair Cowl

by Evin // July 9, 2020 // No Comments

Altair Cowl One of three cowl patterns in the Ultraviolet Knits collection is the Altair Cowl. This design was inspired by Altair, the brightest star in the constellation of Aquila and the twelfth-brightest star in the night sky. Altair rotates... Continue reading →

Aerglo Wrap | Ultraviolet Knits | EvinOK

Ultraviolet Knits – Aerglo Shawl

by Evin // July 2, 2020 // No Comments

Aerglo Shawl This shawl can be made in two sizes, both of which are knit using three full skeins and three mini skeins. Each is knit with a background created by the two darker neutral skeins, so the UV-reactive yarn... Continue reading →

Cassiopeia Mini Skein Shawl | Ultraviolet Knits | EvinOK

Ultraviolet Knits – Cassiopeia Mini Skein Shawl

by Evin // June 24, 2020 // No Comments

The Cassiopeia Mini Skein Shawl helps all the beautiful mini skeins you’ve collected shine. This shawl is knit on the bias with easy-to-memorize stitches, making for an approachable wrap. The stitch pattern emulates the constellation after which the pattern is... Continue reading →