Free Knitting Pattern: Chocolate Pudding Hat

by Evin // May 16, 2012 // 14 Comments

In two years of knitting, my husband has watched on as I’ve made baby blankets for other people’s children, scarves for other family members, and even things for myself, but finally last week it was his turn. Even the biggest... Continue reading →

Upcycled Cardigan Turned Felted Cropped Jacket

by Evin // May 9, 2012 // 5 Comments

I found the softest oversized cardigan at the second-hand shop last year. Its soft gray fibers begged to come home with me in spite of the fact that it resembled a coat more than a sweater. But it’s amazing what... Continue reading →

A Trivet Made of Upcycled Wine Corks

by Evin // May 2, 2012 // No Comments

Creating something new and useful from something already created is almost always appealing to me so the classic design of a wine cork just had to find a way to be enjoyed beyond the bottle. Considering what I needed most, I... Continue reading →

Art is in the Heart of the Creator

by Evin // April 25, 2012 // No Comments

Art is what you make of it, but I’ll admit that I do not think of my knitting or sewing or cooking or crafts as works of art. My drawings and paintings are art, perhaps even my graphics, but somewhere... 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 →

I Want to Knit…

by Evin // March 11, 2012 // No Comments

Last year, I shared a list of patterns I want to knit and thought it would make a nice annual blog tradition so here’s the second instalment of patterns I want to knit. Tembo by Carol Feller Akoya by Carol Feller (shown below... Continue reading →

Baby’s First Blankets

by Evin // January 25, 2012 // 2 Comments

When my son, Óg, was born, he received many beautiful and practical gifts. Many hand knit. Some sweaters, some vests, some booties, and blankets too. One item that seemed most prevalent, yet useful and lasting, was the baby blanket. From... Continue reading →

Christmas Tree from What I Had Handy

by Evin // December 24, 2011 // 1 Comment

I couldn’t see the point in parting with money for a Christmas tree when we don’t even have a tree stand or enough ornaments. Then I half-joked with myself that I should turn our tall tripod into a tree with... Continue reading →

Fibre Feis 2011

by Evin // August 29, 2011 // Comments off

A few photos from the coolest thing I’ve done in a long time. And you may notice my belly looks a bit…big. Third trimester suits me well. This is the brilliant designer Aoibhe Ni. Voxless of Reckless Knitting getting... Continue reading →

Free Knitting Pattern: Stripy Cozy Baby Blanket

by Evin // March 29, 2011 // 23 Comments

The Stripy Cozy Baby Blanket is brilliant for beginner or experienced knitters alike. The Design This is a simple and Free Knitting Pattern for a Stripy Cozy Baby Blanket that uses self-striping yarn to inspire a textural feature. Moss stitch edging... Continue reading →

I Want to Knit…

by Evin // March 1, 2011 // 1 Comment

It has been one year (and some change) since I learned to knit and now I am getting ambitious. This is my massive wishful ‘To Do’ list of knitting projects I’d love to undertake. Whenever possible, I specified a yarn... Continue reading →