Woolly and Wonderful Hand-dyers in Ireland & Northern Ireland | EvinOK

Over 30 Yarn Dyers Based in Ireland and Northern Ireland

by Evin // April 26, 2024 // 18 Comments

With over 30 yarn dyers based in Ireland and Northern Ireland, we are fortunate to have so many options. There are so many talented and original yarn sources and hand-dyers in the world at the moment, but I’ve got to... Continue reading →

How Friendship and Hope Inspired Colorways. Eve Chambers Textiles 12 Mini Skein Set

by Evin // January 28, 2021 // No Comments

This Autumn, I had the honour of collaborating with Eve of Eve Chambers Textiles and Frankie of Python Charms on our Planetary Sisters countdown calendar. The calendar included stitch markers from PythonCharms, 12 mini skeins and an enamel pin from Eve... Continue reading →

Collaborating on the Planetary Sisters Countdown Calendar

by Evin // October 15, 2020 // No Comments

One of the unexpected silver linings of a semi-lockdown existence this year has been collaborating with creators virtually. Sometimes, even when you’re local it offers the chance to focus with clarity on your own value. I think 2020 gave me a... Continue reading →

A C-shape made with hand-balled mini skeins in colors from purple to blue to teal to green

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

by Evin // July 29, 2020 // No Comments

We’ve all admired winter Yarn Countdown 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 create my own... Continue reading →

Interview with Mad Scientist Yarns, Hand-dyer

by Evin // September 10, 2019 // No Comments

I first learned of Mad Scientist Yarns when I saw their 2018 Advent Calendar. It was fun and vibrant, while being its own style. Michelle & Scott agreed to let me interview them for my blog, so like the other interviews... Continue reading →

Interview with Alice of WildWoolE17, Hand-dyer

by Evin // September 3, 2019 // No Comments

When I saw the cheerful colors dyed by Alice of WildWoolE17, I was reminded of candy! The vibrant hues are rich and happy. So when I had the chance to interview her, I was delighted. As with my other interviews,... Continue reading →

Interview with Martin’s Lab, Hand-dyer

by Evin // August 27, 2019 // No Comments

When I saw Martin’s Lab‘s bright vibrant colorways at Edinburgh Yarn Festival, it was love at first sight. I mean, we’ve all been there with a skin of yarn, right? I chose the one that made my heart sing and... Continue reading →

Interview with Helen of The Wool Kitchen, yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with Wool Kitchen, Hand-dyer

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

When I first tried Helen of The Wool Kitchen‘s yarn, I knew it was perfect to be included in my upcoming Ultraviolet Knits book. What I didn’t realise is how much I’d love all her other colorways too. I was... 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

The Inspiration Behind Sionnach Yarns’s Mystery Club

by Evin // March 19, 2019 // No Comments

I’m off to Edinburgh Yarn Festival this week, so my brain is all about packing and coordinating. So I was just brainstorming what to post this week and Sophie was kind enough to let me write about her new shop offering,... Continue reading →

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

Bear In Sheep’s Clothing Mini Skein Calendar Show-and-Tell

by Evin // December 18, 2018 // 2 Comments

This year, I chose to buy the Bear In Sheep’s Clothing December Mini Skein Calendar. My friend Nicola (@KnitCola) has graciously allowed me to use her photos in this post. They’re linked to her Instagram, which you should check out for... Continue reading →

Using the Darn Good Yarns Woven Table Runner Kit | EvinOK

Weaving the Darn Good Yarns Table Runner Kit

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

Sometimes there is such an allure to try something new, just a tiny bit beyond your comfort zone, but still well within your skills. This project was just that, I ordered the Tibet Jewels Woven Table Runner Weaving Kit from... Continue reading →

non acrylic vegan yarns for knitting and crochet | EvinOK

A List of Vegan Yarns for Knitting and Crochet

by Evin // December 7, 2017 // 8 Comments

If you’re here, you want to seek out vegan yarn for your crafting or a gift. Sourcing vegan yarn has become simpler in recent years with animal fibre allergies and ethical approaches to animal welfare. But when I looked for a master... Continue reading →

Advent calendar from aVividYarnStudio on Etsy

Yarn Countdown Calendars for Knitters 2017

by Evin // October 24, 2017 // No Comments

Gone are the days when a mass-produced chocolate Advent calendar can excite me leading up to Christmas and now I find there is a world of creative versions awaiting our discovery. You can buy or make one focused on beer, Lego, Kiehls... 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 →