These Islands book launch tonight

by Evin // April 9, 2015 // No Comments

These Islands: Knits from Ireland, Scotland, and Britain book launch will be held at Knit Midleton TONIGHT, Thursday, April 9th at 7:30pm: 4 Main Street, Midleton, Co. Cork. Space is limited, so please call ahead at 085 157 8969 to reserve your... Continue reading →

Gnomes Sweet Gnomes

by Evin // April 6, 2015 // 4 Comments

They’re not just for your garden anymore, gnomes are making their way into homes everywhere with their effigy-like appearance and innocent looks. I know I am not alone when I admit that I love garden gnomes. It all started when... Continue reading →

Embracing the Humble Yarn Over: Good Vibes Scarf

by Evin // April 2, 2015 // No Comments

Six months after I learned to knit, I was given one skein of Noro by Vibes & Scribes as part of a challenge to see what members of their in-shop knitting group could knit with one skein of the wools... Continue reading →

Blocking Makes The Difference – Honeycomb Tea Cosy

by Evin // March 30, 2015 // No Comments

Last night, I bound off my latest knitting project, a purple and grey Honeycomb Tea Cosy and immediately blocked it. To me, blocking seems like a special ace up the sleeve before the final bow a finished object takes to the... Continue reading →

Knitting a Foldover Baby Sweater

by Evin // March 23, 2015 // 1 Comment

It’s amazing what goes into a hand-knit baby pullover. Several years ago, my nephew received his belated Christmas gift and to this day I still marvel at it because it was the first knitting project I made with seams! But it is also... Continue reading →

Why Buy Bake Knit Sew?

by Evin // March 18, 2015 // No Comments

It has been three months since my first book was published and I’m still in awe that I made that dream come true. Of course, it took a bit of help from my Kickstarter backers, volunteer stylists/photographers/models/proofreaders, recipe/pattern testers, supportive... Continue reading →

These Islands by Sara Breitenfeldt, Evin Bail O'Keeffe, and uzanne McEndoo

All About These Islands: Knits from Ireland, Scotland, and Britain

by Evin // March 16, 2015 // No Comments

These Islands explores two sources for wool in Ireland which embrace the slow revolution with ethically-treated sheep, fair-trade wool, and local milling. These Islands includes eight never before published patterns for hats, a cowl, shawls, fingerless gloves, and boot cuffs using... Continue reading →

Food Styling for Goodall’s A Modern Irish Cookbook

by Evin // March 16, 2015 // 1 Comment

Over two years ago, I was part of an amazing project, A Modern Irish Cookbook by Goodall’s. The plan was simple, invite the food bloggers in Ireland submit one recipe and a photo for consideration and the top 50 recipes that... Continue reading →

The REAL Irish Souvenirs to Buy

by Evin // March 9, 2015 // 1 Comment

There is only one problem with owning a ‘Kiss Me I’m Irish’ tee shirt and that is if you are any normal humble non-flirtatious sort of person it only gets worn once a year. However, if you go with a... Continue reading →

I Want to Knit…

by Evin // March 8, 2015 // No Comments

It’s time for my annual I Want To Knit list! Here is the 2010 list, the 2011 list, the 2012 list, the 2013 list, and the 2014 list. Drachenfels by Melanie Berg The Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief by Orange Flower Yarn Cosy Bolero by Jane Richmond... Continue reading →

Vintage Knitwear Inspiration

by Evin // March 5, 2015 // No Comments

I recently visited Yarns Etc in Chapel Hill, NC to deliver a few copies of my book for them to sell and happened to be there while they were clearing out their old vintage patterns to make way in their... Continue reading →

Crofter Loganberry Fair Isle Effect Hat

by Evin // March 2, 2015 // 2 Comments

This post is about a very fun and easy hat I knit a few years ago but never got around to blogging about. In 2010, I knitted up a bit of chunky yarn to create my Faux Fair Isle Sock... Continue reading →

Quick-Sew Panel Quilt That’s Out of This World

by Evin // February 26, 2015 // No Comments

I recently felt inspired to sew LB a little nap-sized quilt of his very own. He got into the habit of carrying his full single bed duvet around home and it just made more sense for him to have a... Continue reading →

Follow me on Instagram

by Evin // February 23, 2015 // 2 Comments

I joined Instagram a couple years ago because I’m a visual person and wanted to share the beauty around me with others. The photos I share are probably 40% food, 40% knitting and crafts, 15% Cork City, and 5% style and... Continue reading →

Midnight in Paris Trench Scarf

by Evin // February 23, 2015 // 3 Comments

Some projects feel like you just need to keep them, even though they are meant for gifts. One example of this is the Midnight in Paris Trench Scarf I knit for my sister-in-law in 2009. I love how this turned out... Continue reading →

Dark Chocolate Painted Pretzel Twigs

by Evin // February 12, 2015 // No Comments

Salty and sweet can be such a lovely flavour combination, so I thought I’d try to make my own chocolate-drizzled pretzels. And since they make such a fun gift, I am sharing the recipe here with step-by-step photos. You may... Continue reading →

A Love-filled Knitting Care Package

by Evin // February 11, 2015 // 2 Comments

I received a fabulous care package in the mail this week from my friend Marseille (you remember her from my stitch marker, birthday care package, hand knit socks, and Fibre Space posts, right?) so this post is detailing its fabulous contents. Oh, where... Continue reading →

Garter Stitch Kool-Aid Scarf

by Evin // February 9, 2015 // 2 Comments

Today is my Mother’s birthday. So to celebrate, I’m sharing more about a scarf I knit her with yarn I dyed using Kool-Aid. My hope is that you have some cake and tea handy to enjoy while reading this. And... Continue reading →

Heart Knitting & Crochet Projects for Your Valentine

by Evin // February 5, 2015 // 1 Comment

I was about four years old and I woke up to discover my bedroom had been wallpapered in pink paper with cream hearts. Hundreds of cream hearts. I screamed for my parents that something horrible had happened. They laughed. When I... Continue reading →

Send a Valentine to St. Louis Children’s Hospital

by Evin // February 4, 2015 // No Comments

I’m a long-time fan of the artist Mary Englebreit who posted on her Facebook page yesterday the idea that her fans send cards to her without a name specified and she’ll deliver them to St. Louis Children’s Hospital so the... Continue reading →