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Admiring All the Woolly Wonderfulness at Carol Feller Studio Open Day

by Evin // October 2, 2018 // No Comments

This Saturday, Carol Feller hosted an Open Day at her Stolen Stitches studio & shop in Cork’s Tramore Commercial Park. It was an opportunity to see her many samples, browse yarns for her new patterns, visit with other knitters, and... Continue reading →

2018 Yarn Calendars, Blind Dates, and Blind Bags for Crafters

by Evin // September 25, 2018 // 3 Comments

Kids love watching people open blind bags on YouTube and adults love watching HGTV home renovation reveals. It’s in our nature to enjoy a surprise that we know will be pleasant. Life is filled with the unpleasant kind far too... Continue reading →

An Caitín Beag Bee Stitch Marker Bracelet | EvinOK

Patterns & Stitch Markers that are the Bees’ Knees

by Evin // September 20, 2018 // No Comments

It’s no secret, I love bees. Like, really love them. As a child, there was a hive in my dresser and we lived in harmony until my parents heard about my roommates. It is also one of the few things... Continue reading →

Altering a Dress to be a Tunic Top | EvinOK

Shortening a Dress to be a Tunic

by Evin // September 18, 2018 // No Comments

I was reluctant for a long time. Leggings are NOT pants. Nope. I wore them when they were popular the first time many moons ago, there’s no way I’m wearing them again. Nope. Not happening. Then it happened and now... Continue reading →

Knitting Geek Socks and Nine-to-Five Socks

by Evin // September 11, 2018 // 7 Comments

My open-toed shoes and sandals are put away for winter now, so I thought it would be timely to write about socks this week. Today’s post will be knitting a pair of Geek Socks and a pair of Nine-to-Five Socks,... Continue reading →

Taking in a Thrift Shop Boho Top

by Evin // September 6, 2018 // No Comments

I love checking out the local charity shops (thrift stores) in Cork city. I tend to find them rather hit or miss, but when I find something I love, it’s such a win. One such win is a new (New... Continue reading →

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Weaving the Darn Good Yarns Table Runner Kit

by Evin // September 4, 2018 // No Comments

Sometimes there is such an allure to try something new, just a tiny bit beyond your comfort zone, but still well within your skills. This project was just that, I ordered the Tibet Jewels Woven Table Runner Weaving Kit from... Continue reading →

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Knitting-related Storybooks for Kids

by Evin // August 30, 2018 // No Comments

Disclosure: I use Amazon.co.uk Affiliate links this blog post. These are items I would recommend otherwise. Only the Amazon.co.uk links are affiliate links. Though the Amazon.com links appear to be affiliate links, I closed that account and receive no credit... Continue reading →

Patching Shredded Jeans for Winter Warmth

by Evin // August 28, 2018 // No Comments

I have a favorite pair of Gap jeans. They’re comfortable and the right weight for Cork weather, but they are not great for winter because there are some shredded sections by the cuffs. And I know I’m being a Debbie... Continue reading →

Knitting Shui Kuen Kozinski’s Moonlight Sonata Shawl

by Evin // August 23, 2018 // 2 Comments

The comfort of a hand knit shawl hugging your neck and shoulders is so comforting, much like a million little woolly hugs. And to also have a pattern that feels vibrant, elegant, or so very ‘you’ is like hitting the... Continue reading →

Knitting a Baby-sized Shelly Kang Sock Yarn Blanket

by Evin // August 21, 2018 // 2 Comments

Marseille recently showed me her completed Sock Yarn Blanket by Shelly Kang. It was stunning and the so soft to squish. She knit it on US 2 – 2.75 mm needles using various sock yarn scraps and leftovers, many from her ADVENTurous... Continue reading →

Visiting Máíre Ní Thaidhg’s Shop in Spiddal Craft Village

by Evin // August 14, 2018 // No Comments

As I mentioned last week when I wrote about Lunch at Builín Blasta Café, around Easter, we visited Galway and Connemara for a family getaway and encountered the charming Spiddal Craft Village & Cafe. We fell head over heels for... Continue reading →

Lunch at Builín Blasta Café

by Evin // August 7, 2018 // No Comments

This March, we had a family getaway and visited Spiddal Craft Village & Cafe and lunched at Builín Blasta Café. It was a delightful spot with an emphasis on quality ingredients and food. The interior is cosy but airy with a lively vibe. We... Continue reading →

Sewing a Tooth Fairy Pillow with Pokémon Fabric

by Evin // July 26, 2018 // No Comments

We are on tooth watch here at home as LB is about to lose his first tooth. It’s all very exciting and to channel his enthusiasm, we decided to design and sew a custom tooth fairy pillow. LB chose Pokémon... Continue reading →

Ballyhoura Baby Blanket

by Evin // July 19, 2018 // 2 Comments

Ballyhoura Baby Blanket Airy and cosy are two things that rarely go together, but are the perfect combination for a hand knit baby blanket. The design of the Ballyhoura Baby Blanket is inspired by the sun-drenched Ballyhoura Hills as the... Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2018: Every Last Detail

by Evin // July 17, 2018 // No Comments

This past March, I attended my third Edinburgh Yarn Festival. The festival was a lively mix of vendors, chatting, knitting, new friends and familiar faces, workshops, and so many woolly temptations. I’ll run through some of the things that I enjoyed... Continue reading →

Quick 1/2 Meter Sewing Project – Summer Flamingo Skirt

by Evin // July 12, 2018 // No Comments

I was visiting Vibes & Scribes with LB to look for a fabric to alter a gingham ruffled-sleeved blouse. I settled on a beautiful flamingo fabric and bought half of one meter. When I arrived home with the fabric, I... Continue reading →

Making New Crayons from Broken Bits – Phoenix Crayons

by Evin // July 10, 2018 // No Comments

I’ve done it before and I’ll keep doing it because making new crayons from broken bits is such an easy recycling project that also is useful. I find my recycled crayons ideal for when we’re out and about or traveling... Continue reading →

Knitting with Rainbows by Carol Feller | EvinOK.com

Carol Feller’s Knitting with Rainbows – A Gradient Knitter’s Dream

by Evin // July 5, 2018 // No Comments

For months now, I’ve been wanting to write a blog post about Carol Feller’s Knitting with Rainbows. If you’ve not checked this book out and you are into gradient or colorful knitting projects, watch this video. Carol’s book is a colorful inspiration with practical... Continue reading →

A List of No-Sew Projects

by Evin // March 29, 2018 // No Comments

Sometimes you need to make something but do not own or have access to a sewing machine. Or sometimes you cannot be bothered getting it out. For those moments, I have compiled a list of no-sew advice and projects. No-Sew... Continue reading →