How to Plan Your Next Visit to Milan, Italy

by Evin // March 18, 2025 // 2 Comments

Milan, Italy is fashion and financial capital, but we definitely associate it more with its fashion reputation. The city seamlessly blends history and modernity with elegance, where ancient history meets contemporary innovation. It is home to iconic landmarks like the... Continue reading →

Peg board and mural wall with a home decor style in muted earthy colors. A presumably hand knit short sleeve sweater hangs slightly off centre. Photo by Toa Heftiba

The Best Home Tools to Support Executive Functioning & ADHD

by Evin // January 15, 2025 // No Comments

With my ADHD, I love my hyper-focusing and pattern recognition, but my executive functioning sometimes needs guidance. I’ve found some helpful tools and wanted to share. All these things were bought over a year ago either by me or as... Continue reading →

My Plan & Ideas for #YALBingo2025

by Evin // January 8, 2025 // No Comments

Last week, I noticed Lamoure & Knots (Erika’s IG & Threads) posting about #YALbingo2025 and was intrigued. I love community activities and am a fan of knitting from my yarn larder, so I joined. #YALbingo2025 I am but a mere... Continue reading →

Hot Spiced Beef Sandwich

by Evin // May 8, 2024 // No Comments

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 →

Woolly and Wonderful Hand-dyers in Ireland & Northern Ireland | EvinOK

Ultimate List of Wool Hand Dyed in Ireland and Northern Ireland

by Evin // April 26, 2024 // 20 Comments

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

by Evin // January 23, 2024 // No Comments

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 →

gifts wrapped in brown paper with red and white string. Tag says 'Made in Santa's Workshop'

Gift Ideas for a Handmade Christmas

by Evin // November 28, 2023 // No Comments

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 →

Homemade jam in jars with labels and dates. This batch is Strawberry-Rhubarb and dated August '21. A small stamp on the label likely signifies the farm or maker. Photo by Max Goncharov

8 Thoughtful [But Not Too Personal] Gifts That Don’t Break Your Budget

by Evin // November 21, 2023 // No Comments

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 →

Circular wood knitting needles with sage green yarn in a bowl alongside a knit lace shawl on a wood table with a journal.

How to Choose a Gift for a Knitter

by Evin // November 7, 2023 // No Comments

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 →

Needlework crafted mini pumpkins with a tiny string of star lights. Photo by Abigail Baines

From Pumpkins to Raven Feathers: 50 Halloween Knitting and Crochet Patterns

by Evin // October 17, 2023 // No Comments

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

by Evin // October 5, 2023 // No Comments

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 →

An assortment of mini skeins on a striped sheet

Making Use of Mini Skeins

by Evin // October 3, 2023 // No Comments

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 →

Toile fabric Lavender Sachets by Doug Caldwell

Handmade Lavender Sachets

by Evin // September 19, 2023 // No Comments

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

by Evin // September 5, 2023 // No Comments

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

by Evin // May 30, 2023 // No Comments

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

by Evin // May 9, 2023 // No Comments

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

by Evin // April 20, 2023 // 4 Comments

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 →

Jonna is knitting the Cassiopeia KAL | EvinOK

Knit and Crochet Designers in Ireland

by Evin // March 16, 2023 // 1 Comment

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 →

Handknit bobble sweater vest section being knit with pale pink yarn. A cup of tea, four sprigs of lavender, and a sketch with knitting pattern notes.

What I Want to Knit…

by Evin // March 2, 2023 // No Comments

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 Afterthought Heel and Contrasting Heel Socks | EvinOK

Knitting Socks with a Contrasting Heel and Yarn Combo Sets

by Evin // January 24, 2023 // 2 Comments

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 →