Carol Feller knitting designs, folded nicely

Fibre Feis 2015

by Evin // November 19, 2015 // No Comments

Writing about Carol Feller‘s Short Row Knits book inspired me to share a little about this year’s Fibre Feis and seeing some of her designs up close. But Fibre Feis is about more than just knitting and seeing what everyone has... Continue reading →

Help Simon Community be Warm and Woolly this Winter

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

If you’re reading this blog post, you probably have a home with a roof and a bed. Already that is more than the homeless of Ireland have as we approach winter. This need inspired Lora Millar and Deirdre McArdle of Ireland’s fibre... Continue reading →

Admiring the Knitting Patterns in Short Row Knits by Carol Feller

by Evin // November 14, 2015 // No Comments

Short rows. Not everyone embraces the power of the mighty short row, but with Carol Feller‘s new book, Short Row Knits: A Master Workshop with 20 Learn-as-You-Knit Projects, the short row superpower is within your grasp. The patterns build on what you learn... Continue reading →

Admiring and Loving Yarns

by Evin // August 23, 2015 // No Comments

So often my posts are about what I’ve been making or want to make, but what about you? So, I shared two questions with my friends and I hope you’ll comment to keep the discussion going. I asked my knitting friends which... Continue reading →

Peipponen Shawl designed by Heidi Alander

Peipponen Shawl by Heidi Alander

by Evin // August 10, 2015 // 2 Comments

My friend Aine Ní Cheallacháin from my regular knitting group just finished the most beautiful and soft crescent-shaped shawl so I asked if she’d be willing to share it with you and she agreed, so here is a post about her... Continue reading →

Choosing a Super Bulky Yarn for Knitting

by Evin // August 3, 2015 // No Comments

So, I have the Cozy Bolero pattern by Jane Richmond and am trying to decide which Super Bulky yarn to use for the project. If I can’t decide, I’ll just have to make more than one! Of these, I only own the last option,... Continue reading →

How to Decide If It’s Time to Finish or Frog a Stalled Project.

by Evin // July 29, 2015 // 3 Comments

Not all knitting projects work out and some just stall or hibernate. Like a broken down car, I kick the tires and wonder if it’s worth sticking with it or perhaps it’s time to move on to something new, maybe... Continue reading →

Elizabeth Zimmerman Baby Surprise Jacket

Favorite Pattern to Knit or Crochet Again and Again

by Evin // July 22, 2015 // 2 Comments

You know we all have our tried and true favourites that we turn to again and again, whether it is a reliable recipe, well-worn shoes, or even a route to work. Of course, there are other recipes, shoes, and routes we... Continue reading →

Fat-free Cupcakes? Knitted, Crocheted, or Embroidered, That Is.

by Evin // July 6, 2015 // No Comments

If you have a sweet tooth, you can enjoy all the cupcakes you want without the calories with these knitted, crocheted, or embroidered treats. My very own One Size Fits Most Cupcake Tea Cosy Lion Brand Yarns has a deliciously darling free... Continue reading →

Hot Dog, It’s a Knit Dachshund

by Evin // April 30, 2015 // 1 Comment

Need to find just the right gift for a dog-lover? Oh, a Dachshund you say? Even better. Certain breeds are so iconic and translate well to art and design, the Dachshund is one such breed. I knew a lovely one in... Continue reading →

Matryoshka: Dolls With A Nesting Instinct

by Evin // April 27, 2015 // 2 Comments

Russian nesting dolls, also known as a Matryoshka, have an iconic design and history. I won’t even try to describe it when Wikipedia has done such a nice job already. But I will share some links if you want your own. First, I’ve... Continue reading →

Knitting a Cheeky Pistachio Shell Wrap

by Evin // April 20, 2015 // 3 Comments

Four years ago, I was in the States for a visit and started knitting a wrap to go with the dress. It reminds me of a vintage Hable Construction design (Chocolate Straws). Since at the time, I had never knitted... Continue reading →

Playing Around with Stitch Designs

by Evin // April 9, 2015 // 4 Comments

Sometimes I have no idea what I want to make with a yarn or even how a certain colorway will knit up, so I just dive in and see what happens. This is just such an attempt. It has been... Continue reading →

These Islands book launch tonight

by Evin // April 9, 2015 // No Comments

These Islands: Knits from Ireland, Scotland, and Britain book launch will be held at Knit Midleton TONIGHT, Thursday, April 9th at 7:30pm: 4 Main Street, Midleton, Co. Cork. Space is limited, so please call ahead at 085 157 8969 to reserve your... Continue reading →

Gnomes Sweet Gnomes

by Evin // April 6, 2015 // 4 Comments

They’re not just for your garden anymore, gnomes are making their way into homes everywhere with their effigy-like appearance and innocent looks. I know I am not alone when I admit that I love garden gnomes. It all started when... Continue reading →

Embracing the Humble Yarn Over: Good Vibes Scarf

by Evin // April 2, 2015 // No Comments

Six months after I learned to knit, I was given one skein of Noro by Vibes & Scribes as part of a challenge to see what members of their in-shop knitting group could knit with one skein of the wools... Continue reading →

Blocking Makes The Difference – Honeycomb Tea Cosy

by Evin // March 30, 2015 // No Comments

Last night, I bound off my latest knitting project, a purple and grey Honeycomb Tea Cosy and immediately blocked it. To me, blocking seems like a special ace up the sleeve before the final bow a finished object takes to the... Continue reading →

Knitting a Foldover Baby Sweater

by Evin // March 23, 2015 // 1 Comment

It’s amazing what goes into a hand-knit baby pullover. Several years ago, my nephew received his belated Christmas gift and to this day I still marvel at it because it was the first knitting project I made with seams! But it is also... 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 →