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Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2016: Every Last Detail

by Evin // April 1, 2016 // 2 Comments

This is one of those posts that is a bit of a tell-all. I’m sharing photos of everything I did, ate, and bought at Edinburgh Yarn Festival (minus the items destined to be gifts). So, be prepared because this long... Continue reading →

Smudge Yarns Gradient Set from First Yarn Club Instalment

by Evin // March 28, 2016 // 2 Comments

Sometimes I forget that Etsy has everything, then they remind me. No really, they emailed me and asked if I wanted to go on an Etsy shopping spree. Evidently, the creative masterminds over at Etsy love my blog and how I... Continue reading →

Traditional Pysanka, Ukranian Easter Egg Dyeing on EvinOK.com

My Experience with Traditional Pysanka, Ukranian Easter Egg Dyeing

by Evin // March 22, 2016 // 3 Comments

Growing up, my family had two Easter and Lent traditions that had nothing to do with our heritage. One was that right before Greek Easter, my mother and I would make a huge batch of dolmas (stuffed grapevine leaves). We... Continue reading →

Gramps Cardigan by Kate Oates from Tot Toppers

Knitting the Gramps Cardigan by Kate Oates

by Evin // March 15, 2016 // No Comments

So, by now you may be wondering why I am writing so much about what my friend Marseille is knitting, so here are the reasons why before we launch into detailing another of her projects. Ok, just one reason really… I... Continue reading →

I Want to Knit…

by Evin // March 10, 2016 // No Comments

It’s time for my annual I Want To Knit list…again! Here are the posts from previous years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. Sandy Cove by Carol Feller Candygram by Tanis Lavallee Happy Out Mitts by Suzanne McEndoo One-Skein Shawl by Clara Parkes Puerperium Cardigan by Kelly van Niekerk Knitty Ridges by Aimee Pelletier Honeycomb Tea... Continue reading →

Knitting a Classic Baby Cardigan, Little Jamboree by DROPS

by Evin // March 1, 2016 // No Comments

So, by now you probably know that my friend Marseille enjoys knitting things for her nieces and nephew and they love wearing whatever she makes them. This post focuses on the Little Jamboree by DROPS design from BabyDROPS 16 that she created for her first niece with Jo-Ann Sensations... Continue reading →

Knitting the Bigger on the Inside TARDIS Shawl

by Evin // February 16, 2016 // No Comments

Over Christmas while I was home in the States, I got to spend time with Marseille and aside from eating and non-stop talking, there was lots of yarn and FO petting. Her finished objects are so lovely I really wanted to... Continue reading →

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Create Your Own Harry Potter Potions Kit

by Evin // February 12, 2016 // 2 Comments

This is a guest post by Katie, author of Curdled Like Cheese. She and I have known each all our lives (and our parents before us), so I’m so excited to share her post with you. Seriously, this is SO inspiring.... Continue reading →

A Few Minutes with Coloring Books to Destress Your Day

by Evin // January 13, 2016 // No Comments

The trend of adult coloring books was on the rise this past year, but unlike some trends that disappear as quickly as they appear, this stress management approach seems to be here to stay because it is backed by science.... Continue reading →

Instagram top nine photos of 2015 for FreckledPast

Flicking Through Flickr: My Most Popular Photos

by Evin // January 3, 2016 // No Comments

I was looking at my Flickr photo stream and saw some lovely stats so I wanted to share some of the most popular photos with you because it is a nice light post to start the new year (and it... Continue reading →

Knitmas 2015 gift from my upstream elf on EvinOK.com

What I Gave, What I Received – Knitmas 2015

by Evin // December 8, 2015 // 1 Comment

It’s time for my annual Knitmas post. This will be a run-down of what I made and gave as well as what was made for and given to me. Be prepared to see some beautiful things. What I Made... Continue reading →

Tis the Season for Festive Holiday Sweaters

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

I’m in the holiday spirit so I’ve created a roundup of some fun holiday sweaters. This is one of those posts that is actually devoid of real content and just for fun, so sit back with your egg nog or... Continue reading →

Carol Feller knitting designs, folded nicely

Fibre Feis 2015

by Evin // November 19, 2015 // No Comments

Writing about Carol Feller‘s Short Row Knits book inspired me to share a little about this year’s Fibre Feis and seeing some of her designs up close. But Fibre Feis is about more than just knitting and seeing what everyone has... Continue reading →

Help Simon Community be Warm and Woolly this Winter

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

If you’re reading this blog post, you probably have a home with a roof and a bed. Already that is more than the homeless of Ireland have as we approach winter. This need inspired Lora Millar and Deirdre McArdle of Ireland’s fibre... Continue reading →

Admiring the Knitting Patterns in Short Row Knits by Carol Feller

by Evin // November 14, 2015 // No Comments

Short rows. Not everyone embraces the power of the mighty short row, but with Carol Feller‘s new book, Short Row Knits: A Master Workshop with 20 Learn-as-You-Knit Projects, the short row superpower is within your grasp. The patterns build on what you learn... Continue reading →

Broken Earring Repairing

by Evin // September 24, 2015 // 1 Comment

Two weeks ago, I stopped in to Accessorise on a whim and left with €296.60 worth of broken jewellery for €11.10. I should have warned you to sit down before I told you that. Right, take a deep breath and... Continue reading →

Reinventing a Rosary Style Necklace

by Evin // September 14, 2015 // No Comments

Last month, I scored €296 worth of jewellery for €11 because the pieces were tangled or broken. Now, I’m sharing how I repaired and sometimes reinvented the pieces. I’ve already written about a gold coin necklace with a broken clasp, broken teardrop... Continue reading →

Advice for Photographing Craft, Knitting, Food from award-winning craft blogger, Evin of EvinOK.com

How to Photograph Craft Projects & Food

by Evin // September 2, 2015 // 3 Comments

I’m often asked how I capture the brilliant colors of yarn in my stash, mouth-watering goodness of something I’ve baked, textures of knitted items, or glimmer of a piece of jewellery I’m repairing. I’m always flattered and appreciative for the... Continue reading →

Repairing and Reinventing Tangled Brass/Glass Necklaces

by Evin // August 28, 2015 // No Comments

As I’ve mentioned before in my Gold Coin Necklace and Teardrop Earring blog posts, I bought €296 worth of jewellery from Monsoon/Accessorize for €11 because all the items were broken or missing pieces. I’m slowing working my way through the... Continue reading →

Preppy Southern Monogrammed Handmade Blouse

by Evin // August 26, 2015 // 2 Comments

My friend Laura has an embroidery machine and some phenomenal sewing skills so when she noticed I was pinning monogrammed blouses on Pinterest, she sent me a photo of one she made from scratch and asked if I’d like one... Continue reading →