‘Go knits’ this winter with Breast Cancer Haven’s Big Tea Cosy 2019

by Evin // January 31, 2019 // No Comments

Following the success of Breast Cancer Haven’s Big Tea Cosy 2018, the national breast cancer charity is encouraging everyone to once again ‘get their knits out’ for 2019. Breast Cancer Haven is inviting everyone to embrace the cold weather, cosy... Continue reading →

Knitmas 2018 – Thoughtful Crafty Care Packages

by Evin // December 27, 2018 // No Comments

Every year since 2011, I participate in Knitmas, a thoughtful and fun gift exchange among a small group of knitters in Ireland (and those who’ve lived here and moved elsewhere). It is a chance to get to know each other... Continue reading →

2019 Calendar, designed by Carol Feller and made by Badly Made Books

Carol Feller’s 2019 Calendar by Badly Made Books

by Evin // December 20, 2018 // No Comments

In this day and age of digital and social, with our lives mapped out in 1s and 0s, it is nice to return to tactility. I was thrilled when I won a copy (in a Knitmas game) of Carol Feller‘s 2019... 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 →

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 →

Squishy Free Knitting Pattern: Miller and June Baby Blanket

by Evin // 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 →

I Dared to FibreShare and I Sent a Taste of Ireland | EvinOK

Irish Chocolatiers

by Evin // November 8, 2018 // No Comments

For the first time ever, I joined FibreShare for this round. Spoiler alert: I truly enjoyed it. In this post, I want to share my experience with you in case you are considering it or want to know how it... Continue reading →

Knitting Donna Smith’s Baa-ble Hat

by Evin // October 25, 2018 // 2 Comments

And we’re back for more woolly hat talk. On Tuesday, I shared Marseille’s love of the Slouchy Copy Cat hat, but today we’re going to focus on one of the most popular stranded color work patterns on Ravelry. With good... Continue reading →

Slouchy Copy Cat Hat Pattern by Terra Jamieson Knit by Marseille | EvinOK

Knitting the Slouchy Copy Cat Hat for Winter Warmth

by Evin // October 23, 2018 // No Comments

Because hat season is official upon us, both my posts this week are about hand knit hat patterns to keep our noggins cosy. You know those projects you knit again and again… and again? Well, the Slouchy Copy Cat Hat by Terra Jamieson is... Continue reading →

My custom Cards Against Humanity knitting bumper pack | EvinOK

My Homemade Cards Against Humanity Knitter-themed Bumper Pack

by Evin // 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 →

Playing Dressup at Carol Feller Studio Open Day | EvinOK

Admiring All the Woolly Wonderfulness at Carol Feller Studio Open Day

by Evin // October 2, 2018 // No Comments

This Saturday, Carol Feller hosted an Open Day at her Stolen Stitches studio & shop in Cork’s Tramore Commercial Park. It was an opportunity to see her many samples, browse yarns for her new patterns, visit with other knitters, and... Continue reading →

2018 Yarn Calendars, Blind Dates, and Blind Bags for Crafters

by Evin // September 25, 2018 // 3 Comments

Kids love watching people open blind bags on YouTube and adults love watching HGTV home renovation reveals. It’s in our nature to enjoy a surprise that we know will be pleasant. Life is filled with the unpleasant kind far too... Continue reading →

An Caitín Beag Bee Stitch Marker Bracelet | EvinOK

Patterns & Stitch Markers that are the Bees’ Knees

by Evin // 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 →

Knitting Geek Socks and Nine-to-Five Socks

by Evin // September 11, 2018 // 7 Comments

My open-toed shoes and sandals are put away for winter now, so I thought it would be timely to write about socks this week. Today’s post will be knitting a pair of Geek Socks and a pair of Nine-to-Five Socks,... 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 →

Children's Books with Knitting Themes | EvinOK.com

Knitting-related Storybooks for Kids

by Evin // August 30, 2018 // No Comments

Disclosure: I use Amazon.co.uk Affiliate links this blog post. These are items I would recommend otherwise. Only the Amazon.co.uk links are affiliate links. Though the Amazon.com links appear to be affiliate links, I closed that account and receive no credit... Continue reading →

Knitting Shui Kuen Kozinski’s Moonlight Sonata Shawl

by Evin // August 23, 2018 // 2 Comments

The comfort of a hand knit shawl hugging your neck and shoulders is so comforting, much like a million little woolly hugs. And to also have a pattern that feels vibrant, elegant, or so very ‘you’ is like hitting the... Continue reading →

Knitting a Baby-sized Shelly Kang Sock Yarn Blanket

by Evin // August 21, 2018 // 2 Comments

Marseille recently showed me her completed Sock Yarn Blanket by Shelly Kang. It was stunning and the so soft to squish. She knit it on US 2 – 2.75 mm needles using various sock yarn scraps and leftovers, many from her ADVENTurous... Continue reading →

Visiting Máíre Ní Thaidhg’s Shop in Spiddal Craft Village

by Evin // August 14, 2018 // No Comments

As I mentioned last week when I wrote about Lunch at Builín Blasta Café, around Easter, we visited Galway and Connemara for a family getaway and encountered the charming Spiddal Craft Village & Cafe. We fell head over heels for... Continue reading →

Ballyhoura Baby Blanket

by Evin // July 19, 2018 // 2 Comments

Ballyhoura Baby Blanket Airy and cosy are two things that rarely go together, but are the perfect combination for a hand knit baby blanket. The design of the Ballyhoura Baby Blanket is inspired by the sun-drenched Ballyhoura Hills as the... Continue reading →