My Experience with Traditional Pysanka, Ukranian Easter Egg Dyeing

by Evin // March 22, 2016 // 3 Comments

Growing up, my family had two Easter and Lent traditions that had nothing to do with our heritage. One was that right before Greek Easter, my mother and I would make a huge batch of dolmas (stuffed grapevine leaves). We... Continue reading →

Knitting the Gramps Cardigan by Kate Oates

by Evin // March 15, 2016 // No Comments

So, by now you may be wondering why I am writing so much about what my friend Marseille is knitting, so here are the reasons why before we launch into detailing another of her projects. Ok, just one reason really… I... Continue reading →

I Want to Knit…

by Evin // March 10, 2016 // No Comments

It’s time for my annual I Want To Knit list…again! Here are the posts from previous years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. Sandy Cove by Carol Feller Candygram by Tanis Lavallee Happy Out Mitts by Suzanne McEndoo One-Skein Shawl by Clara Parkes Puerperium Cardigan by Kelly van Niekerk Knitty Ridges by Aimee Pelletier Honeycomb Tea... Continue reading →

Knitting a Classic Baby Cardigan, Little Jamboree by DROPS

by Evin // March 1, 2016 // No Comments

So, by now you probably know that my friend Marseille enjoys knitting things for her nieces and nephew and they love wearing whatever she makes them. This post focuses on the Little Jamboree by DROPS design from BabyDROPS 16 that she created for her first niece with Jo-Ann Sensations... Continue reading →

Knitting the Bigger on the Inside TARDIS Shawl

by Evin // February 16, 2016 // No Comments

Over Christmas while I was home in the States, I got to spend time with Marseille and aside from eating and non-stop talking, there was lots of yarn and FO petting. Her finished objects are so lovely I really wanted to... Continue reading →

Create Your Own Harry Potter Potions Kit

by Evin // February 12, 2016 // 2 Comments

This is a guest post by Katie, author of Curdled Like Cheese. She and I have known each all our lives (and our parents before us), so I’m so excited to share her post with you. Seriously, this is SO inspiring.... Continue reading →

A Few Minutes with Coloring Books to Destress Your Day

by Evin // January 13, 2016 // No Comments

The trend of adult coloring books was on the rise this past year, but unlike some trends that disappear as quickly as they appear, this stress management approach seems to be here to stay because it is backed by science.... Continue reading →

EvinOK.com’s 2015 Year In Review WordPress Report

by Evin // January 11, 2016 // No Comments

A picture says 1,000 words so here are some images of my 2015 blog performance. It’s cool. You can skim them and pretend you read them, I won’t know. But wanted to share this official EvinOK.com’s 2015 Year In Review... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things and Gift Ideas

by Evin // January 8, 2016 // No Comments

Christmas was fun this year. It was different than recent years since we were with both our families over the holiday at some point. There is a comfort in that which I didn’t realize I longed for. Such is the... Continue reading →

Flicking Through Flickr: My Most Popular Photos

by Evin // January 3, 2016 // No Comments

I was looking at my Flickr photo stream and saw some lovely stats so I wanted to share some of the most popular photos with you because it is a nice light post to start the new year (and it... Continue reading →

8 Ways to Win at Instagram

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

I’ve only been on Instagram for a couple years, but in that time I’ve learned a bit about what it takes to not flop on my face. My Instagram account is far from being a success as far as numbers go, but that’s... Continue reading →

Last-minute Gift Ideas

by Evin // December 10, 2015 // No Comments

With precious few days before the holidays, here are a few things you can order today and then spend the next week sitting by the fire with a mug of hot chocolate. For Children Quercetti Fascia Georello Toolbox Set Harry... Continue reading →

What I Gave, What I Received – Knitmas 2015

by Evin // December 8, 2015 // 1 Comment

It’s time for my annual Knitmas post. This will be a run-down of what I made and gave as well as what was made for and given to me. Be prepared to see some beautiful things.   What I Made... Continue reading →

Tis the Season for Festive Holiday Sweaters

by Evin // December 4, 2015 // No Comments

I’m in the holiday spirit so I’ve created a roundup of some fun holiday sweaters. This is one of those posts that is actually devoid of real content and just for fun, so sit back with your egg nog or... Continue reading →

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 →

What Will Be Under My Tree This Year

by Evin // November 10, 2015 // No Comments

My Dad has been asking what we want for Christmas this year and I keep telling him we just want the usual comforts of the holiday, like bagels, cream cheese, and bacon. But since children like to open presents, we... 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 →

Beetroot Burger with Quick Aïoli

by Evin // October 22, 2015 // 1 Comment

Four years ago, I went to Chef du Jour’s Final Challenge at Fenn’s Quay where Sarah O’Riordan’s menu had beef & beetroot together in a slider as the amuse bouche. Inspired! I love beetroot, so this was a match made in heaven.... Continue reading →