I Want to Knit…

by Evin // March 21, 2014 // No Comments

Since I learned to knit, I’ve eyed some patterns with admiration, some with confusion, and many with desire to knit them one day. So, each March, I write a list of patterns I Want to Knit… For reference: the 2010 list, the... Continue reading →

Ravellenic Games Halftime Show and Tell

by Evin // February 17, 2014 // No Comments

Welcome to the Ravellenic Games …so far. It’s my own little halftime show. Does anyone else have this running through their mind? Anyway, once again I’m on Team Reckless in Dublin (Voxless’ blog post). *crowd cheers* Once again, I created... Continue reading →

Coup de Coeur Cowl – Knitting Pattern

by Evin // February 5, 2014 // No Comments

Today, I published a new pattern and it is available for purchase in my Ravelry shop. The Coup de Coeur Cowl is a stranded colorwork cowl knit in super bulky/chunky yarn. This very quick knit has a whimsy and practicality.... Continue reading →

Painting the Living Room Curtains with My Toddler

by Evin // January 17, 2014 // No Comments

Yesterday, LB and I had a morning craft adventure! After glaring at our bland beige blackout shade curtains (in the living room) for far too long, I decided a change was needed. Covering them in a sheer yet elegant fabric... Continue reading →

Photographing Yarn

by Evin // January 10, 2014 // No Comments

I love photographing yarn about as much as I love knitting with it. In the beginning, my photos were not very good. But with practice, my skills improved. The real shift came when I switched to photographing my yarn using... Continue reading →

Shawl So Lovely

by Evin // January 9, 2014 // No Comments

You know how nice it is to have friends? Well, it’s even nicer when your friends knit…and knit lovely things for you. Well, actually…for me! My friend Suzi is a master knitter who also crochets, spins and has a Ph.D.... Continue reading →

Summercove Cowl & Fingerless Gloves – Knitmas 2013

by Evin // January 8, 2014 // No Comments

It was a lovely holiday season and my third year in Knitmas. You can read about my other Knitmas experiences here and here (2011) and here (2012). This year, I’m taking the time to blog about it finally. I received Kathy’s name and... Continue reading →

Fred’s Last Hoorah

by Evin // January 7, 2014 // No Comments

Two weeks go, C and I went to Fred‘s last ever show. It was bittersweet. Sweet to see them perform such a magical concert, but sad we won’t get to see them perform again together. The show was at The... Continue reading →

green, cream and grey baby blanket hanging on vintage wood coat hanger against white wall.

Free Knitting Patterns to Get to Know Designers

by Evin // December 28, 2013 // 2 Comments

Here are a few free knitting patterns on Ravelry (if you’re not a member, join!) that are always free. And here are all my free knitting patterns. What’s the catch? Nothing. Knitwear designers work hard to create patterns. Usually, free or magazine... Continue reading →

No Sew Statement Tea Cosy for Last-Minute Semi-Handmade Gift

by Evin // December 19, 2013 // No Comments

Tea cosies are quite popular over here in Ireland and also in Britain. It goes with the love of tea but also it can get quite chilly so it makes sense to insulate the teapot a bit so it stays... Continue reading →

My Knit Sew Bake Book: Final Days on Kickstarter

by Evin // December 17, 2013 // 1 Comment

UPDATE: This book was published in 2014. Learn all about it HERE. As some of you know, I love to write. All the things you love about this blog will soon be in a book! I’m honoured to be... Continue reading →

Knitting a Mini Color Affection

by Evin // October 11, 2013 // 1 Comment

Everyone needs something fairly mindless to knit and my project for 2013 was Color Affection by Veera Välimäki. It was decided as a KAL (knitalong) with my Sunday knitting friends. I chose colors that would coordinate with a dress I have. It is... Continue reading →

Editing Store-bought Knitwear

by Evin // October 7, 2013 // 5 Comments

There it was, a charming gray jumper dress on sale in Dunnes on Patrick’s Street. The cables on the front were classic and I loved the button-up cowl neck, but the length was so very wrong for me. If I... Continue reading →

Baby crawling on green shag carpet with word DUDE across bum.

Sewing Baby Pants from a Toddler Tee

by Evin // October 3, 2013 // No Comments

LB loves being active at home and wearing knit pants like sweatpants or jersey ones work best for that. Flexible pants to roll around on the floor in have become the standard attire here at home. A while back, we... Continue reading →

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Remembering The Pink Auction for Action Breast Cancer

by Evin // September 25, 2013 // No Comments

Three years ago, I co-chaired the Cork Pink Auction which raised €2,942.33 in a silent and live auction event at The Imperial Hotel for Action Breast Cancer of Irish Cancer Society. Over 70 fibre artists worldwide donated hand-crafted over 300 items. Vibes & Scribes... Continue reading →

A Stylist Approach to Wardrobe Decluttering

by Evin // July 4, 2013 // 1 Comment

Why is it I have an overflowing closet but end up wearing the same things week-to-week? Perhaps it is because I have an overflowing closet. To help solve this issue, I sat down with top local stylist Natasha Crowley who... Continue reading →

Ballyhoura Baby Blanket Free Knitting Pattern | EvinOK

Free Knitting Pattern Resources

by Evin // April 23, 2013 // 4 Comments

Whether you are frugal or frivolous with your money, a free knitting pattern offers an opportunity to create something with the expense being only the yarn and your time. If it fails miserably, you unravel (or frog it, as the... Continue reading →

Reusing Jars for Storage, Organizing or Decorating

by Evin // April 19, 2013 // No Comments

Do you love to organize your home while adding to the decor? Yes, me too! My current favorite is reusing glass Glenilen yogurt or mini jam jars to sort my stuff, separate my clutter and speckle my home. They work... Continue reading →

Dyeing Roving Wool & Knitting Yarn with Kool-Aid

by Evin // April 17, 2013 // 2 Comments

You may remember Kool-Aid as the happy-go-lucky red pitcher sloshing around commercials of your childhood – or you may not be familiar with the beverage at all, but did you know you can use Kool-Aid powder packets to dye wool? Yes, I... Continue reading →

Upcycled Cork Nautical Keychain

by Evin // April 15, 2013 // No Comments

Upcycled Cork Keychain Time: 5-10 minutes, depending on whether you use gold paint a wait-to-dry time is also needed Supplies: an eye-screw leftover champagne or wine cork Paintbrush (optional) Gold paint (optional) keyring Instructions: 1. Screw the eye-screw into... Continue reading →