Updating a Conference Backpack with a Monogram | EvinOK

Personalizing a Thrift Shop Conference Swag Bag

by Evin // August 15, 2019 // No Comments

I have been looking for a basic backpack to use for when I need to carry a bit extra for myself and the kids, but don’t want my purse to feel like I borrowed it from Hermione Granger. I usually... Continue reading →

Interview with Yoriko Oki of Fibre Art Studio, yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with Yoriko Oki, Hand-dyer

by Evin // August 13, 2019 // No Comments

I was delighted to get to interview Yoriko Oki. She is indie hand-dyer, weaver, and knitter based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her online store is a destination for anyone who loves weaves or knits! The region is already known for its... Continue reading →

Turning a too-small dress into a custom skirt | EvinOK

Altering a Too-Small Dress to be a Just-Right Skirt

by Evin // August 8, 2019 // No Comments

A few years ago, I found a dress at a local charity shop (thrift store) and I fell in love with the fabric. When I shop, I look for fabrics first, including fibre content, then fit and size. I can... Continue reading →

Interview with Green Elephant yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with Green Elephant, Hand-dyer

by Evin // August 6, 2019 // No Comments

You know those colorways that make you want to spin around with your arms in the air? Yeah, that’s how I feel about how Fiona of Green Elephant Yarn uses pinks and greens. It’s downright delicious. Check out her Instagram... Continue reading →

Sewing a Wristlet for Knitting On-the-go

by Evin // August 1, 2019 // 1 Comment

I love the idea of knitting on the go with a purpose-built bag that is gentle on my wrist, so I started researching designs and features I prefer. I happened upon this helpful tutorial on Nadel & Gabel (I think... Continue reading →

Interview with Bear In Sheep's Clothing yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with Bear In Sheep’s Clothing, Hand-dyer

by Evin // July 30, 2019 // No Comments

As part of my series of interviews with hand-dyers, I’m sharing the words of Bernie of Bear In Sheep’s Clothing today. After an online friendship and sharing many real-life friends, I finally met Bernie at Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2017. We talked... Continue reading →

Reinventing an Eyelet Top

by Evin // July 25, 2019 // No Comments

I love the current eyelet trend and add ruffles?! I found a darling white eyelet top at Penney’s that is 100% cotton and it was when we had those few hot days after Easter, but before I had gotten out... Continue reading →

Interview with Eve Chambers Textiles yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with Eve Chambers Textiles, Hand-dyer

by Evin // July 23, 2019 // 1 Comment

When Eve Chambers and I started coordinating a year ago on yarn for my upcoming book, I didn’t realise the extent of her talents or the friendship we’d develop in the process. I’m delighted to be sharing my interview with Eve on... Continue reading →

Personalized Laundry Bags from Pillowcases

by Evin // July 18, 2019 // No Comments

For traveling with my kids this summer, I wanted to make sure they didn’t forget all the household responsibilities they are used to at home. For this reason, I created a personalised laundry bag for each boy to have on... Continue reading →

Interview with My Mama Knits yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with My Mama Knits, Hand-dyer

by Evin // July 16, 2019 // No Comments

Over two years ago, I reached out to Sunshine Stewart of My Mama Knits because I was embarking on my Ultraviolet Knits book and her UV-reactive yarns were one of the few available at the time. We have corresponded ever... Continue reading →

Making a Travel LEGO Set

by Evin // July 4, 2019 // No Comments

Traveling this summer has inspired quite a few posts for EvinOK, but this was one of my favourites because I love LEGO. Planning I loved the tutorials on Pinterest for metal Altoid tins or lunchbox LEGO sets, but it... Continue reading →

What’s In My Travel Knitting Bag? How I Fly with Knitting Needles and Scissors

by Evin // July 2, 2019 // No Comments

As I’m preparing for a bit of traveling this summer, I wanted to share details of what’s in my travel knitting bag. It still has all the essentials of my main knitting kit, but is streamlined and TSA friendly. You... Continue reading →

Surviving a Long-Haul Flight with Happy Kids | EvinOK

Keeping My Little Kids Happy on Long-haul Flights

by Evin // June 27, 2019 // 2 Comments

Years ago, when my first-born LB was very little, I was anticipating a solo trip with LB (he was 20 months old at the time) and concerned about keeping him happy and calm. Up until then, he had been on five... Continue reading →

Quilted Bag by House of Nanoo of West Cork, Ireland | EvinOK

My Quilted Bag from House of Nanoo

by Evin // June 20, 2019 // No Comments

I recently went to West Cork Yarn Festival and fell for the beautiful quilted bags made by Caroline of House of Nanoo. There wasn’t one bag that just spoke to me, but I saw two fabrics that made me so... Continue reading →

I Loved West Cork Yarn Festival

by Evin // June 18, 2019 // No Comments

Last month, I drove out to Durrus in West Cork to visit the one-day and very special West Cork Yarn Festival. Nestled near the coastline of scenic West Cork in a community centre, the festival had a very intimate feeling... Continue reading →

Knitter Care Package for Marseille | EvinOK.com

How I Arrange a Flatlay

by Evin // June 13, 2019 // No Comments

A lot goes into the projects I make, but also how I photograph them. I’ve written about this before here and here, but today I’ll focus on flatlay arrangements. I think flatlays are less popular now than a year or... Continue reading →

Easy Cut-off Shorts from Old Chinos

by Evin // June 6, 2019 // No Comments

I have this favourite pair of Banana Republic chinos. I’ve had them for ages (over 13 years). But I just had not been wearing them lately. There was a tiny hole at the knee and they always looked a bit... Continue reading →

What’s On My Knitting Needles?

by Evin // May 23, 2019 // No Comments

I’ve been focused on my upcoming book project, but for a break from that I’m working on a classic triangle shawl as a gift for my mother-in-law. I started it last summer, and she’s patient so she knows it may... Continue reading →

decoupaged file cabinet with Avengers wrapping paper | EvinOK

Beige File Cabinet Gets a Découpage Makeover

by Evin // May 21, 2019 // No Comments

Please tell me I’m not the only one who feels inspired to découpage an ugly file cabinet over their lunch break. Well, my boss at the time was out of town and I decided it was time to liven up... Continue reading →

The Big Knit Morning at Electric for World Wide Knit In Public Day

by Evin // May 14, 2019 // No Comments

To celebrate World Wide Knits in Public Day 2019, Please join EvinOK & Brunch Cork at Electric in Cork city for a morning of knitting with a focus on creating mini hats for The Big Knit. We previously wrote about this a... Continue reading →