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Ballyhoura Baby Blanket Origin Story

by Evin // September 14, 2021 // 3 Comments

Though we had kept my second pregnancy a bit of a secret, I was knitting a baby blanket for the little Bee which would later be the basis of my Ballyhoura Baby Blanket pattern. I enjoyed trying out the stitchwork and... Continue reading →

What I Want to Knit

by Evin // August 24, 2021 // No Comments

My annual post on what I want to knit. Admittedly, I’ve lost my knitting mojo a bit since my father’s death. I want to cocoon inward and my energy is low. Added bonus is that they found arthritis in my... Continue reading →

Knitting ALJayKnits’s Look Left Beanie

by Evin // August 17, 2021 // 2 Comments

Though I design knitwear, I also appreciate the work of fellow designers and like to knit without editing in my head. So, this post is about how my knitting ALJayKnits‘s Look Left Beanie. This was one of those long-term WIPs that... Continue reading →

Four Memorable Visits to This Is Knit in Dublin

by Evin // August 3, 2021 // 3 Comments

Everyone loves their Local Yarn Store (LYS), but for me the two shops I most consider my LYS are not in the city where I live. One is Stranded by the Sea in Edmonds, WA (my mother-in-law’s LYS) and the... Continue reading →

Create: Burp Cloths from Upcycled Materials

by Evin // June 8, 2021 // 3 Comments

Until you burp a baby regularly, I don’t think the concept of a good burp cloth even enters into your mind. At least it didn’t with me. Then I visited my nephews and was exposed to the strengths and pitfalls... Continue reading →

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Using a Patch to Mend a Fine-knit Top While Adding Personality

by Evin // May 4, 2021 // No Comments

In 2006, I bought a lovely classic cream fine knit top to wear as a separate for work. It went with everything and was so soft. When I moved to Ireland from the Silicon Valley, it came with me. Fast... Continue reading →

When a Little Floral Print Goes a Long Way: Altering a Dress to be a Top

by Evin // April 20, 2021 // 2 Comments

Last year, I ordered a fun floral dress from H&M in anticipation of summer holidays we would never end up taking. But the dress got worn at home plenty of times and each time my husband laughed. Finally, he explained... Continue reading →

Homemade Rainbow Play-dough

by Evin // March 30, 2021 // No Comments

We wanted to try a new craft this weekend, so we decided to make homemade rainbow play-dough. The boys lobbied for slime making, but I couldn’t face it after slime stained my wedding quilt in 2019. This is also why... 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 →

Brunch Trifecta! Hand-painted Plates, Blueberry Pancakes & Frittata

by Evin // February 11, 2021 // No Comments

I love Valentine’s Day! I always have. Growing up, my mother always gave my father something red (usually a necktie or a sweater) and she would cover a shoebox with heart paper to receive school Valentine cards. Today, I’m sharing... Continue reading →

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Making Heart Bunting From Drawing Paper

by Evin // February 9, 2021 // No Comments

We have a lot of drawings sitting around, some of which are keepers while others I scan then look for upcycling projects to reuse the paper. One approach I loved before was to cut paper snowflakes from old scrap paper... Continue reading →

How can you make sure you get wonderful pictures from professional photoshoot?

by Evin // February 4, 2021 // No Comments

I’m thrilled to share a guest post today from Emeka Ikechi who will detail how you can make sure you get wonderful pictures from professional photoshoot. How can you make sure you get wonderful pictures from professional photoshoot? By Emeka Ikechi,... Continue reading →

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Cassiopeia KAL Update: How it started & how it’s going

by Evin // February 2, 2021 // No Comments

It’s 14 days in and the Cassiopeia KAL is going swimmingly. We had our Cast On Zoom Party on January 20th hosted by Python Charms and then met again the next week on the 27th. It is a casual way... Continue reading →

How Friendship and Hope Inspired Colorways. Eve Chambers Textiles 12 Mini Skein Set

by Evin // January 28, 2021 // No Comments

This Autumn, I had the honour of collaborating with Eve of Eve Chambers Textiles and Frankie of Python Charms on our Planetary Sisters countdown calendar. The calendar included stitch markers from PythonCharms, 12 mini skeins and an enamel pin from Eve... 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 →

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Cassiopeia Mini Skein Shawl KAL

by Evin // January 5, 2021 // No Comments

Knitting has helped us get through a lot of stress over the last 12 months, especially for me over the last month. Knowing that not just the craft of knitting, but also the community of fellow knitters gives us strength... 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 My Knitwear Designs Listed with Photos, Description, and Download Options from LoveCrafts and Ravelry

by Evin // December 22, 2020 // 2 Comments

After a summer of Thursday blog posts sharing details about my knitwear designs, I thought this post would be useful to give an overview of ALL my designs. I’ll organise them by type, describe them, and suggest yarn options. This blog... Continue reading →