Advice for Photographing Craft, Knitting, Food from award-winning craft blogger, Evin of EvinOK.com

How to Photograph Craft Projects & Food

by Evin // September 2, 2015 // 3 Comments

I’m often asked how I capture the brilliant colors of yarn in my stash, mouth-watering goodness of something I’ve baked, textures of knitted items, or glimmer of a piece of jewellery I’m repairing. I’m always flattered and appreciative for the... Continue reading →

A Love-filled Knitting Care Package

by Evin // February 11, 2015 // 2 Comments

I received a fabulous care package in the mail this week from my friend Marseille (you remember her from my stitch marker, birthday care package, hand knit socks, and Fibre Space posts, right?) so this post is detailing its fabulous contents. Oh, where... Continue reading →

What’s in My Knit Kit?

by Evin // January 7, 2015 // 4 Comments

Back in 2010, I made a new knitter friend named Bonny and she gave me The Knit Kit which I adore. Especially as a new knitter, it was wonderful to have all the tools in a portable and hard-sided case. Since... Continue reading →

Creating the Perfect Care Package for a Knitter

by Evin // November 17, 2014 // 3 Comments

Knitmas is approaching and my annual anonymous gift parcel is about to be sent off and many care packages sent out regularly as my favourite hobby. I’ve considered what makes an ideal care package for a knitter and I wanted to share all... Continue reading →

Done, Dusted, and Published! Bake Knit Sew is Available!

by Evin // October 7, 2014 // 5 Comments

UPDATE: This book was published in 2014. Learn all about it HERE. Remember last year when I was talking about my Kickstarter project? Well, that project grew up and became a real book! But much like a baby growing up,... 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 →

The Comfort of Handknit Socks

by Evin // September 22, 2014 // No Comments

I love fun socks and this makes sock knitting ideally suited for me. Yet, I don’t knit socks yet. Maybe it is just because I’ve been focusing my knitting on baby gifts for so long, but for whatever reason socks... Continue reading →