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Bullet Journaling Doesn’t Have to Be Pretty

by Evin // October 24, 2023 // No Comments

When a friend suggested I start a bullet journal almost a year ago to keep track of everything I had going on amidst my grief and busy life, I thought there was no way I had the time for that.... Continue reading →

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How I Started Blogging and My Favorite Writing Books

by Evin // July 27, 2020 // No Comments

Since I learned what letters and words do, I’ve put them together to convey ideas or just for fun. In college, I was editor-in-chief of the campus newspaper, I was an interning editor for an educational catalog/magazine for three summers,... Continue reading →

Summer Post Format & Book News

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

School is out of session here in Ireland, so it finally feels like summer. In the midst of some traveling and crafty adventures this summer, I will be back to posting twice a week. It’s hard to believe EvinOK is... Continue reading →

Aurora Ultraviolet Knits: A Knitting Pattern Collection Featuring Yarns Which Glow in UV Light | EvinOK

Introducing My Next Book: Ultraviolet Knits

by Evin // December 4, 2018 // No Comments

I am working on a new book and have been plotting, planning, and designing for it to become a reality for almost two years. Seriously, you knew I could keep a secret after I didn’t reveal my last pregnancy online... Continue reading →

I’m Longlisted for The Blog Awards… and I’m Honored

by Evin // August 27, 2018 // 2 Comments

This past week, I received the news that EvinOK earned a spot on the 2018 Longlist for The Blog Awards of Ireland. Though I’ve been in the running off and on for six years, each time is an honor and... Continue reading →

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A List of Useful Blogging Resources

by Evin // June 7, 2018 // No Comments

I’ve been blogging constantly and without significant break for ten years and a few months. That is a long time. I’ve won two Best Arts & Crafts Blog in Ireland awards for EvinOK.com (2014 and 2017) and was led the content team... Continue reading →

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What It Means to Me to be a Blog Awards Ireland Finalist

by Evin // September 23, 2017 // 2 Comments

Awards are funny things. They validate our work, yet they do not make us necessarily better by their presence. I wanted to write a post about what it means to me to be a Blog Awards Ireland Finalist this year... Continue reading →

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Longlisted for V by Very Blog Awards Ireland 2017

by Evin // August 23, 2017 // 2 Comments

It’s official, EvinOK is in the running for the V by Very Blog Awards Ireland 2017. And I could not have done it without you! To earn a place on the longlist, EvinOK was vetted by the Awards Blog Team to make... Continue reading →

EvinOK is a Finalist in the Littlewoods Ireland Blog Awards 2016

EvinOK.com is an Arts & Crafts / Interior Finalist in #LWIBloggies2016

by Evin // August 31, 2016 // No Comments

I’m celebrating today. EvinOK is a Finalist in the 2016 Littlewoods Ireland Blog Awards thanks to a strong public vote and the admiration of the judges. So, the only thing I can say now is… thank you. I’m so touched to have... Continue reading →

Tips for Pre-Christmas Marketing

by Evin // November 1, 2015 // No Comments

Here are some helpful resources for those of you wanting to have a bit more push to your pre-Christmas marketing: 10 Christmas Crazes: The Procrastinator’s Guide to Holiday Marketing Top 23 Christmas Promotion Ideas from the Pros 13 Best Marketing... Continue reading →

Seven Years of Blogging: 30 Random Things

by Evin // May 4, 2015 // 3 Comments

To celebrate my the seventh anniversary of my first public blog post, I am posting some facts here because though I am a chatterbox, I’m very private and don’t share a lot about myself. Sure, you know I own way too... Continue reading →

Why Buy Bake Knit Sew?

by Evin // March 18, 2015 // No Comments

It has been three months since my first book was published and I’m still in awe that I made that dream come true. Of course, it took a bit of help from my Kickstarter backers, volunteer stylists/photographers/models/proofreaders, recipe/pattern testers, supportive... Continue reading →

These Islands by Sara Breitenfeldt, Evin Bail O'Keeffe, and uzanne McEndoo

All About These Islands: Knits from Ireland, Scotland, and Britain

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

These Islands explores two sources for wool in Ireland which embrace the slow revolution with ethically-treated sheep, fair-trade wool, and local milling. These Islands includes eight never before published patterns for hats, a cowl, shawls, fingerless gloves, and boot cuffs using... Continue reading →

Reflection on Being the Best Craft Blog in Ireland

by Evin // January 19, 2015 // 7 Comments

Here I am walking around town, doing my grocery shopping, changing my kid’s diaper, and stubbing my toe on the bed in the middle of the night – all the while existing as the author/creator Best Craft Blog in Ireland.... Continue reading →

How I Raised $2,890 through My Successful Kickstarter Campaign

by Evin // January 5, 2015 // 1 Comment

One year ago, I held a successful Kickstarter campaign to raise the funds to self-publish my first book, Bake Knit Sew. Now, if you’re reading this you are either a dedicated reader of this blog or you have a Kickstarter... Continue reading →

State of my Blog Stats

by Evin // December 1, 2014 // 2 Comments

Every so often, I look at my blog stats to see what my readers are interested in and any usage trends. The one thing I haven’t figured out yet is how my readership keeps increasing. Sure, I offer thoughtful and sincere... Continue reading →

Bake Knit Sew Blog Tour Wrap Up & Giveaway

by Evin // November 30, 2014 // No Comments

What a brilliant Bake Knit Sew blog tour! If you missed any of it, you can look back on all of the posts by clicking through from the schedule below. BLOG TOUR SCHEDULE Monday, November 10 – Reckless Knitting Tuesday, November 11... Continue reading →

A Gluten-Free Review of Bake Knit Sew

by Evin // November 24, 2014 // No Comments

Today, I’m delighted that my friend over at Wyvernfriend Knits is sharing her thoughts as she flips through my book. Her gluten-free knitter perspective means you’ll get the straight scoop as if you’re looking the book for the first time.... Continue reading →

A visit to Live and Let Pie

by Evin // November 23, 2014 // No Comments

On today’s blog tour stop, we’re over at Live and Let Pie to see my friend who is a gifted knitter and inspiring vegan. I love her blog for the focus on healthy ingredients, beautiful crafting, and slowing down to... Continue reading →