Brilliant Things – January 2014 List

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

In keeping with my tradition for the past two (!) years, here’s my latest monthly wish list. Keep in mind when you read these, this is what’s on my mind and what I am probably going to buy myself at... Continue reading →

Free Knitting Patterns to Get to Know Designers

by Evin // December 28, 2013 // 2 Comments

Here are a few free knitting patterns on Ravelry (if you’re not a member, join!) that are always free. And here are all my free knitting patterns. What’s the catch? Nothing. Knitwear designers work hard to create patterns. Usually, free or magazine... Continue reading →

No Sew Statement Tea Cosy for Last-Minute Semi-Handmade Gift

by Evin // December 19, 2013 // No Comments

Tea cosies are quite popular over here in Ireland and also in Britain. It goes with the love of tea but also it can get quite chilly so it makes sense to insulate the teapot a bit so it stays... Continue reading →

My Knit Sew Bake Book: Final Days on Kickstarter

by Evin // December 17, 2013 // 1 Comment

UPDATE: This book was published in 2014. Learn all about it HERE.   As some of you know, I love to write. All the things you love about this blog will soon be in a book! I’m honoured to be... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – December 2013 Wish List for Christmas & My Birthday

by Evin // December 16, 2013 // 1 Comment

I mostly am wishing that my Kickstarter project is successful. But here are a few other items I wouldn’t mind finding under the tree. Since my birthday was last week and Christmas is next week, these items are all things... Continue reading →

My Birthday Wishes

by Evin // December 13, 2013 // No Comments

Today is my birthday. I have many wishes. Safety and encouragement for those without a loving family. Warmth and nourishment for those without a home. Joy and light for those in a dark place. Compassion and empathy for those with... Continue reading →

Knit, Bake, Sew: A Book for All Seasons

by Evin // November 22, 2013 // No Comments

UPDATE: This book was published in 2014. Learn all about it HERE. I am working on a book with one knitting or sewing project and one corresponding baking recipe for each month of the year and you can help make... Continue reading →

Book Review: Sully P. Snooferpoot's Amazing New Shadow by Aaron Loyel Shaw PhD

by Evin // October 18, 2013 // 1 Comment

I’m always on the lookout for different children’s books to read with LB. You know, we love the classics like Goodnight Moon, but also ones that remind him that being himself is important. This week’s great find is Sully P.... Continue reading →

Cookies and Brownies and Crumble, Oh My!

by Evin // October 17, 2013 // 1 Comment

We’ve all been there. Our kid tells us there is a bake sale THE NEXT DAY at school. This is a list of some great baking options. Grandma’s Brownies are gooey chocolate yumminess. Chocolate Chip Cookies which I made in the... Continue reading →

Knitting a Mini Color Affection

by Evin // October 11, 2013 // 1 Comment

Everyone needs something fairly mindless to knit and my project for 2013 was Color Affection by Veera Välimäki. It was decided as a KAL (knitalong) with my Sunday knitting friends. I chose colors that would coordinate with a dress I have. It is... Continue reading →

Creamy Cheddar & Broccoli Soup

by Evin // October 11, 2013 // No Comments

Autumn has brought with it a chill in the air at night in some parts of the world, particularly here in Ireland. I like to balance out the chilly outdoors with extra warmth inside my belly and make my Creamy Cheddar... Continue reading →

Goodall’s A Modern Irish Cookbook On Tour

by Evin // October 10, 2013 // 1 Comment

We at EvinOK.com love to travel. This past winter, we took a copy of the Goodall’s A Modern Irish Cookbook with us to Washington, D.C. Here are some photos of its adventures. Sleeping LB wasn’t nearly as excited as I... Continue reading →

Beautiful Hostel Overnight in Parede, Portugal

by Evin // October 9, 2013 // 1 Comment

While in Portugal, we were fortunate to visit the Aloha Beach House Hostel in Parede, which is about 20 minutes by train from Lisbon along the coast. The hostel itself is in a rather posh residential area two blocks from... Continue reading →

Editing Store-bought Knitwear

by Evin // October 7, 2013 // 5 Comments

There it was, a charming gray jumper dress on sale in Dunnes on Patrick’s Street. The cables on the front were classic and I loved the button-up cowl neck, but the length was so very wrong for me. If I... Continue reading →

Our Private Getaway to Carcavelos, Portugal

by Evin // October 4, 2013 // No Comments

Last week, hubby, LB and I went to Carcavelos, Portugal for a family vacation. The trip was a long time coming. Two years ago, the idea of visiting this penthouse beach apartment outside Lisbon was planted in our heads, but I was newly... Continue reading →

Why do I blog?

by Evin // October 4, 2013 // 4 Comments

No really, I’m asking. My parents don’t read my blog, my husband doesn’t read my blog, and my son doesn’t read yet. If they’re not reading who is? My stats tell me that my posts get over 11,000 views a... Continue reading →

Sewing Baby Pants from a Toddler Tee

by Evin // October 3, 2013 // No Comments

LB loves being active at home and wearing knit pants like sweatpants or jersey ones work best for that. Flexible pants to roll around on the floor in have become the standard attire here at home. A while back, we... Continue reading →

Snyder Family Pie Crust Recipe

by Evin // October 2, 2013 // No Comments

I’m thinking about pie more and more lately so I thought I’d post the pie crust my Pennsylvania Dutch grandmother showed me how to make many many years ago. I rarely make my own pie crust now that pre-made crusts... Continue reading →

Remembering The Pink Auction for Action Breast Cancer

by Evin // September 25, 2013 // No Comments

Three years ago, I co-chaired the Cork Pink Auction which raised €2,942.33 in a silent and live auction event at The Imperial Hotel for Action Breast Cancer of Irish Cancer Society. Over 70 fibre artists worldwide donated hand-crafted over 300 items. Vibes & Scribes... Continue reading →

Same Jeans, Different Day

by Evin // August 19, 2013 // No Comments

With Autumn creeping up on the heels of our flip-flops, I find myself looking to my jeans more and more. We may think jeans are just what we wear when the nice stuff isn’t clean or we’re feeling lazy, but... Continue reading →