Woman with green and amber multicolour eyes looking into camera with hand knit shawl held to her face. The yarn in the shawl matches her eyes.

School Gate Shawlette Knitting Pattern & ECIYC Back2School Campaign

July 3, 2020 // No Comments

Introducing my newest knitting pattern called School Gate Shawlette. It was inspired by the ironwork openings and lattice textures of my son’s school gate. This pattern is being released as part of a fundraiser for Every Child Is Your Child Ireland’s Back2School GoFundMe. All... Continue reading →

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Ultraviolet Knits – Aerglo Shawl

July 2, 2020 // No Comments

Aerglo Shawl This shawl can be made in two sizes, both of which are knit using three full skeins and three mini skeins. Each is knit with a background created by the two darker neutral skeins, so the UV-reactive yarn... Continue reading →

Cassiopeia Mini Skein Shawl | Ultraviolet Knits | EvinOK

Ultraviolet Knits – Cassiopeia Wrap

June 24, 2020 // No Comments

To celebrate summer, I’m focusing on one pattern from my latest book, Ultraviolet Knits, each week all summer. Today, it’s all about my Cassiopeia Wrap. You can access a list of all the related posts HERE! An added treat for the next... Continue reading →

child wearing handmade tie-dye tee and reading a book with a floppy sunhat on.

Summer Activity: Tie-dye!

June 23, 2020 // No Comments

I’m always looking for ways to upcycle old clothes, and tie-dye is the perfect way to bring a new, colourful lease of life to an unworn T-shirt. It’s a fun activity to do with kids too, so it’s a great... Continue reading →

Midnight Waffles Cowl | Ultraviolet Knits | EvinOK

Ultraviolet Knits – Midnight Waffles Cowl

June 17, 2020 // No Comments

To celebrate summer, I’m focusing on one pattern from my latest book, Ultraviolet Knits, each week all summer. Today, it’s all about my Midnight Waffles Cowl, which doubles as a hairband. You can access a list of all the related posts... Continue reading →

Betelgeuse Shawl | Ultraviolet Knits | EvinOK

Ultraviolet Knits – Betelgeuse Shawl

June 10, 2020 // No Comments

To celebrate summer, I’m focusing on one pattern from my latest book, Ultraviolet Knits, each week all summer. Today, it’s all about my Betelgeuse Shawl. You can access a list of all the related posts HERE! An added treat for the next... Continue reading →

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Kid Crafts, Home Learning, Cleaning Hacks, and Knitting While Cocooning

March 30, 2020 // No Comments

We are on day 19 of being at home with our two sons, Optimus (8) and Bumblebee (3). As a refresher, these are their self-chosen online names for anonymity and privacy. After nearly three weeks at home with the lads,... Continue reading →

A photo collage showing all 12 knit samples from the Ultraviolet Knits book.

Ultraviolet Knits: Twelve knitting patterns featuring UV-reactive hand-dyed wool

March 7, 2020 // No Comments

I’m thrilled to announce the release of my latest book, Ultraviolet Knits: Twelve knitting patterns featuring UV-reactive hand-dyed wool (Anchor and Bee, 2020). This collection features 12 original accessory knitting patterns designed with black light-reactive hand-dyed wool-based yarns. Inspiration This book... Continue reading →

Best pet toys you can make with kids at home easily

December 12, 2019 // No Comments

My sons LOVE their canine aunt and have such fun playing with her, but also know their toys need to be different. Buying toys for pets can get expensive, but you can create your own at home that are so... Continue reading →

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How to Clean Your Stroller/Buggy

November 21, 2019 // No Comments

Picture it, Brussels 2012. We took our then 10-month-old Optimus for a trip. I packed just the chest carrier and left the big jogging stroller (or buggy as it’s called in Ireland/UK) at home. As a tiny baby, it was... Continue reading →

Bear In Sheep's Clothing Advent Calendar 2018 - @BearInSheepsClothing | EvinOK

Comprehensive List of Patterns to Use with Mini Skeins & Yarn Advent Calendar Sets

August 29, 2019 // No Comments

This post includes a list of knitting patterns ideally suited for mini skeins, whether they’re your own set or fade from leftover bits, a bought Advent calendar or fade, or a collection of mini skeins you’ve collected over the years. These patterns work... Continue reading →

DIY Yarn Mini Skein Advent Calendar for Knitters and Crocheters | EvinOK

How to Create Your Own Yarn Advent Calendar with Leftover Sock Scraps

November 27, 2018 // No Comments

We’ve all admired the 2018 Yarn Advent Calendars, but it isn’t always feasible or prudent to buy more yarn, especially when many of us have leftover bits waiting to fulfil their destiny. So, I decided to see if I could... Continue reading →

Squishy Free Knitting Pattern: Miller and June Baby Blanket

November 13, 2018 // 3 Comments

When I was pregnant with my first son, I couldn’t do math without extreme concentration which, in turn, made me even more tired. So I avoided math entirely. And that included knitting math. No patterns to try to follow and... Continue reading →

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My Homemade Cards Against Humanity Knitter-themed Bumper Pack

October 18, 2018 // No Comments

Sometimes, I make something then forget to write about it. Ok, that actually happens a lot. I probably make about four things a week, at least, but only blog twice a week. So, I keep my standards high and if... Continue reading →

Handmade Ceramic Bead Necklace on Cotton Cord | EvinOK

Simple Ceramic Bead Necklace

October 16, 2018 // No Comments

My son, LB, and I like to do baking and crafts together. I try to choose projects, recipes, or tasks that are safe and fun for him, but also limit the mess I’ll clean up later. So, no breaking eggs.... Continue reading →

An Caitín Beag Bee Stitch Marker Bracelet | EvinOK

Patterns & Stitch Markers that are the Bees’ Knees

September 20, 2018 // No Comments

It’s no secret, I love bees. Like, really love them. As a child, there was a hive in my dresser and we lived in harmony until my parents heard about my roommates. It is also one of the few things... Continue reading →

Ballyhoura Baby Blanket

July 19, 2018 // 2 Comments

When I was pregnant with AH, I was contacted by Maria Moynihan about a possible knitting series that focused on baby patterns. I was intrigued, but exhausted and pregnancy complications demanded all my energy. Then one year later, she reached... Continue reading →

Numerous Color Options with my Stripy Cozy Baby Blanket

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. It is knit with doubled-up DK yarn, which makes it a quick knit with an interesting color... Continue reading →

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Handmade Felt Heart with Blanket Stitching

February 13, 2018 // No Comments

I love a bit of sparkle for any holiday, especially at Christmas and Valentine’s Day, but I have two small children and that’s much like having curious cats because knocking things on the floor to see how they bounce is... Continue reading →

Fabulous Knitting Patterns for Yarn Scraps and Mini Skeins

December 22, 2017 // No Comments

I love the versatility of smaller lengths of leftover knitting wool, so I wanted to create a list of fabulous knitting patterns for yarn scraps and mini skeins. This post was inspired by the ADVENTurous Wrap KAL currently going on that... Continue reading →