Four Memorable Visits to This Is Knit in Dublin

by Evin // August 3, 2021 // 3 Comments

Everyone loves their Local Yarn Store (LYS), but for me the two shops I most consider my LYS are not in the city where I live. One is Stranded by the Sea in Edmonds, WA (my mother-in-law’s LYS) and the... 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 →

Travel Unravelled: Where I Went and Yarn I Bought

by Evin // July 24, 2020 // No Comments

When I travel, I bring back three kinds of souvenirs: Christmas tree ornaments, iron-on patches, and yarn. Each Christmas, we are reminded of our adventures as we trim and admire the tree, though I’m still trying to track down ornaments... Continue reading →

Tara Roberts, owner of Stranded by the Sea standing in her shop with a smile wearing Falling Petals Shawl knit with Sweet Georgia CashLuxe in a rich berry color.

A Visit to Stranded By The Sea LYS in Edmonds, Washington

by Evin // July 7, 2020 // No Comments

Last summer, I enjoyed a special book signing event at Stranded By The Sea in Edmonds, Washington for Bake Knit Sew (Anchor and Bee, 2014). If you are ever in the Seattle area, I recommend a visit to this delightful... 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 →

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Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2018: Every Last Detail

by Evin // July 17, 2018 // No Comments

This past March, I attended my third Edinburgh Yarn Festival. The festival was a lively mix of vendors, chatting, knitting, new friends and familiar faces, workshops, and so many woolly temptations. I’ll run through some of the things that I enjoyed... Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2017: Every Last Detail

by Evin // March 29, 2017 // 1 Comment

Just like last year, I am sharing a post about my Edinburgh Yarn Festival (EYF) 2017 experience. EYF is not just about the marketplace and yarn, but also the people/friends, classes, and the city itself. The nitty gritty of the weekend... Continue reading →

Smudge Yarns Gradient Set from First Yarn Club Instalment

by Evin // March 28, 2016 // 2 Comments

Sometimes I forget that Etsy has everything, then they remind me. No really, they emailed me and asked if I wanted to go on an Etsy shopping spree. Evidently, the creative masterminds over at Etsy love my blog and how I... 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 →

The REAL Irish Souvenirs to Buy

by Evin // March 9, 2015 // 1 Comment

There is only one problem with owning a ‘Kiss Me I’m Irish’ tee shirt and that is if you are any normal humble non-flirtatious sort of person it only gets worn once a year. However, if you go with a... Continue reading →

Delectable Smudge Yarns made from cuddly Irish sheep wool

by Evin // October 6, 2014 // 2 Comments

With my Bake Knit Sew book about to come out, I thought it would be nice to introduce you to the artisans and producers who make the supplies featured in the patterns, recipes, and projects. The Sugar Maple Vest and Handpun Headband... Continue reading →

A Visit to Fibre Space in Alexandria, VA

by Evin // October 1, 2014 // No Comments

I just arrived in Washington, D.C. so to celebrate what better thing than a visit to Fibre Space in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. In one of the area’s historic downtown row houses, Fibre Space offers knitters and crocheters a plethora... Continue reading →

Knitted by Granny… Grannies Inc, that is

by Evin // October 26, 2012 // No Comments

I’m in full Christmas elf mode here thanks to the Christmas lights going up in town and the annual gift exchange with my knitter friends being well underway so there will be quite a few posts about gift ideas coming.... Continue reading →

Where to Buy Knitting Yarn in Cork City

by Evin // April 17, 2012 // 4 Comments

A list of where to buy knitting yarn in Cork City. Some will even ship to your home if you’re visiting so you don’t have overweight luggage. I also recommend you check out a wonderful list I compiled of all... Continue reading →

Yarn Shopping at Knit + Stitch = Bliss in Bethesda, MD

by Evin // April 16, 2012 // 2 Comments

I recently had a little mini shopping spree at a yarn shop in Bethesda, Maryland. The yarn selection felt rather exotic compared to what the yarn shops in Cork City carry and boy do they have a wide selection of... Continue reading →