Hand Knit Kanoko Pants for Baby

by Evin // March 27, 2018 // No Comments

Over six years ago, I knit a pair of Kanoko Pants designed by Yumiko Sakurai in the sadly discontinued Lion Brand Cotton Ease. The Pattern Yumiko Sakurai‘s Kanoko Pants arrived on the scene in March 2008 and has since been used to knit 1,766 projects on... Continue reading →

St. Finbarr's Oratory in Gougane Barra, West Cork, Ireland | EvinOK

Inspired by the Irish Landscape

by Evin // March 15, 2018 // No Comments

As you know if you’re a regular reader or friend of mine, I live in Ireland. As an American here, it is exotic and different than where I grew up. I am a city girl at-heart, but when I am... Continue reading →

Townhouse Yarns Sock with Cashmere in Glacier Colorway

I Want to Knit…

by Evin // March 8, 2018 // No Comments

It’s time for my annual I Want To Knit list. I am trying to not carry over things from previous years, so the lists are different. Here are the posts from previous years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. Quiet Spot Shawl by Patricia Shaw Letterpress by Karie Westermann Tembo by Carol Feller Arch... Continue reading →

Turtle buttons from Vibes & Scribes in Cork Ireland | EvinOK.com

For The Love of Buttons

by Evin // February 27, 2018 // No Comments

Buttons are awesome and fun and cute and an affordable indulgence for a craft project, while also being small enough to store in even the most modest of craft cabinets (or drawers). Today’s post is about all the pretty buttons... Continue reading →

Numerous Color Options with my Stripy Cozy Baby Blanket

by Evin // February 15, 2018 // No Comments

You may remember reading about my Stripy Cozy Baby Blanket (it’s a free knitting pattern). I have knit a few of them as gifts. I wanted to talk more about color combinations. The Pattern It is knit with doubled-up DK yarn,... Continue reading →

Ambah’s ADVENTurous Wrap KAL Wrap-up with Mini Skein Swap Twist

by Evin // February 8, 2018 // No Comments

The ADVENTurous KAL was a December phenomenon for knitters. With just over 30 days to knit the ADVENTurous Wrap, about 400-some knitters participated to create their own stash-busting project. For the low-down on the KAL particulars, read the first four posts in this... Continue reading →

Owlet Sweater by Kate Davies knit by Nadia of Cottage Notebook | EvinOK.com

Owlet Sweater & OWLS Sweater: When Mama and Baby Wearing Matching Handknits

by Evin // January 23, 2018 // No Comments

Six years ago, my friend Nadia of Cottage Notebook knitted owlet by Kate Davies from Kate Davies Designs and it has been enjoyed by a few babies until now when my baby AH is the latest to wear it. The 12-month size is generous... Continue reading →

Learning and Loving my Strickplaner

by Evin // January 18, 2018 // 2 Comments

Knitters and knitting designers know what it takes to stay organised in the face of numerous projects, so when Martina Behm designed her own calendar planner the knitting world took notice. In its inaugural year, the Strickplaner has a crisply... Continue reading →

What My Elf Sent Me – Knitmas 2017

by Evin // December 28, 2017 // No Comments

It’s time for another Knitmas post. The third in my 2017 series. The first post was about how I took my downstream elf’s wish list and approached it from a crafty and budget-minded perspective then the second post was about the... Continue reading →

Rustic and Handmade Garden-themed Gifts – Knitmas 2017

by Evin // December 26, 2017 // No Comments

This year, the Knitmas gift I created had a decidedly rustic feel. The elf whose name I drew loves creating with her hands, from jewelry to gardening to knitting, so I wanted to give her things to help her achieve that.... Continue reading →

Taking Wish List Ideas to a Real Life Budget – Knitmas 2017

by Evin // December 21, 2017 // No Comments

In this post, I’m hoping to explain how to take wish list concepts and ideas to a budget-minded reality with some handcrafting and strategic shopping. Because sometimes our generous spirits do not always match our bank accounts, but with ingenuity... Continue reading →

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

by Evin // December 19, 2017 // No Comments

For a homemade gift if you’re not a knitter, sewer, or crafty sort, there is always assembling something in a creative way. Fill Mason jars of hot chocolate mix for an insanely easy and special mix. For added charm, get... Continue reading →

Button Christmas Tree Ornament Tutorial

by Evin // December 14, 2017 // No Comments

One of the easiest Christmas crafts I know is also a fun one to do with kids or friends – button Christmas tree ornaments! It’s so easy, Tiger sells a kit. I have made them a few times, so these photos... Continue reading →

Wham Bam Thank You Lamb Neckwarmer | EvinOK

Last-minute Knitting Gift: The ‘Wham Bam Thank You Lamb’ Neckwarmer

by Evin // December 12, 2017 // No Comments

There are some patterns that are the perfect starter project for a new knitter or ideal as a last-minute knitting gift – and the ‘Wham Bam Thank You Lamb‘ (WBTYL) neck warmer is just that. You can access the pattern on Ravelry... Continue reading →

non acrylic vegan yarns for knitting and crochet | EvinOK

A List of Vegan Yarns for Knitting and Crochet

by Evin // December 7, 2017 // 8 Comments

If you’re here, you want to seek out vegan yarn for your crafting or a gift. Sourcing vegan yarn has become simpler in recent years with animal fibre allergies and ethical approaches to animal welfare. But when I looked for a master... Continue reading →

Great Knitting Books This Year and Where to Buy Bake Knit Sew & These Islands

by Evin // December 4, 2017 // No Comments

Christmas season is upon us and I’ve had a few friends ask where to buy my books, Bake Knit Sew and These Islands, but also ask me what books are on my Christmas wish list. I love books and learning new things... Continue reading →

Benchspace: Woodworking for Social Stress Relief and Creative Expression

by Evin // November 30, 2017 // 1 Comment

This past Saturday, I participated in a fun woodworking session at Benchspace, a local woodworking workshop in Cork city’s Marina center. It was luck that I was contacted by David Scannell who invited me to be part of it. After being sick... Continue reading →

Super Chunky Knit Cowl for Knitmas | EvinOK

Mulled Cranberry Cowl – Knitmas 2015

by Evin // November 23, 2017 // No Comments

Last year, I shared a post about the Knitmas gift exchange and what I made for ALifeOfHerOwn in 2015. I briefly mentioned the Mulled Cranberry Cowl, but wanted to go into the process of knitting it in more detail after... Continue reading →

Tiny Granny Square Afghan

by Evin // November 21, 2017 // No Comments

Marseille never shies away from a challenge, so when she considered what to make for the 2015 Anne Arundel County Fair, she settled on a tiny granny square afghan of her own design. She created it entirely with sock yarn... Continue reading →

Kool-Aid Dyed Wool Scarf, Eight Years Later

by Evin // November 9, 2017 // No Comments

Eight years ago, I wanted to make a simple scarf for my mom that would be warm and cosy, so I chose a natural undyed Irish wool and used a Kool-Aid to custom-dye in a variety of lavender and plummy pink shades.... Continue reading →