All About These Islands: Knits from Ireland, Scotland, and Britain

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

These Islands explores two sources for wool in Ireland which embrace the slow revolution with ethically-treated sheep, fair-trade wool, and local milling. These Islands includes eight never before published patterns for hats, a cowl, shawls, fingerless gloves, and boot cuffs using... Continue reading →

Food Styling for Goodall’s A Modern Irish Cookbook

by Evin // March 16, 2015 // 1 Comment

Over two years ago, I was part of an amazing project, A Modern Irish Cookbook by Goodall’s. The plan was simple, invite the food bloggers in Ireland submit one recipe and a photo for consideration and the top 50 recipes that... 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 →

I Want to Knit…

by Evin // March 8, 2015 // No Comments

It’s time for my annual I Want To Knit list! Here is the 2010 list, the 2011 list, the 2012 list, the 2013 list, and the 2014 list. Drachenfels by Melanie Berg The Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief by Orange Flower Yarn Cosy Bolero by Jane Richmond... Continue reading →

Vintage Knitwear Inspiration

by Evin // March 5, 2015 // No Comments

I recently visited Yarns Etc in Chapel Hill, NC to deliver a few copies of my book for them to sell and happened to be there while they were clearing out their old vintage patterns to make way in their... Continue reading →

Crofter Loganberry Fair Isle Effect Hat

by Evin // March 2, 2015 // 2 Comments

This post is about a very fun and easy hat I knit a few years ago but never got around to blogging about. In 2010, I knitted up a bit of chunky yarn to create my Faux Fair Isle Sock... Continue reading →

Quick-Sew Panel Quilt That’s Out of This World

by Evin // February 26, 2015 // No Comments

I recently felt inspired to sew LB a little nap-sized quilt of his very own. He got into the habit of carrying his full single bed duvet around home and it just made more sense for him to have a... Continue reading →

Follow me on Instagram

by Evin // February 23, 2015 // 2 Comments

I joined Instagram a couple years ago because I’m a visual person and wanted to share the beauty around me with others. The photos I share are probably 40% food, 40% knitting and crafts, 15% Cork City, and 5% style and... Continue reading →

Midnight in Paris Trench Scarf

by Evin // February 23, 2015 // 3 Comments

Some projects feel like you just need to keep them, even though they are meant for gifts. One example of this is the Midnight in Paris Trench Scarf I knit for my sister-in-law in 2009. I love how this turned out... Continue reading →

Mash Ups in My Mind

by Evin // February 20, 2015 // No Comments

Sometimes, I’m listening to a song and I am hit with the memory of another song tickling my synapses like wind through tree leaves. It might be a similar chord progression, base beat, or sound. I then momentarily wish to... Continue reading →

Product Review – iHome eKids Kiddesign Over The Ear Headphones

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

In late September, we took a five-week trip to five cities on two continents. One day alone included two flights totalling 19 hours of travel. We knew we needed to be proactive to keep LB entertained, so we bought him... Continue reading →

Back to Reality – Deactivating Your Facebook Account

by Evin // February 14, 2015 // 1 Comment

If you’re like me, you have a lot on your plate at any given moment. Whether it is work, family, and blogging (like me) or work, sports, and world domination, setting boundaries is important. Recently, I found my boundaries were... Continue reading →

Dark Chocolate Painted Pretzel Twigs

by Evin // February 12, 2015 // No Comments

Salty and sweet can be such a lovely flavour combination, so I thought I’d try to make my own chocolate-drizzled pretzels. And since they make such a fun gift, I am sharing the recipe here with step-by-step photos. You may... 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 →

Garter Stitch Kool-Aid Scarf

by Evin // February 9, 2015 // 2 Comments

Today is my Mother’s birthday. So to celebrate, I’m sharing more about a scarf I knit her with yarn I dyed using Kool-Aid. My hope is that you have some cake and tea handy to enjoy while reading this. And... Continue reading →

Heart Knitting & Crochet Projects for Your Valentine

by Evin // February 5, 2015 // 1 Comment

I was about four years old and I woke up to discover my bedroom had been wallpapered in pink paper with cream hearts. Hundreds of cream hearts. I screamed for my parents that something horrible had happened. They laughed. When I... Continue reading →

Send a Valentine to St. Louis Children’s Hospital

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

I’m a long-time fan of the artist Mary Englebreit who posted on her Facebook page yesterday the idea that her fans send cards to her without a name specified and she’ll deliver them to St. Louis Children’s Hospital so the... Continue reading →

Long Term Knitting Projects: The Carriage Return Cowl featuring Stripes & Patience

by Evin // February 2, 2015 // 1 Comment

In February 2009, I cast on a scarf project. It was my first ever knitting project that wasn’t meant solely for practice. In the ten weeks prior to this particular cast on, I had practiced with a hideousy misshapen green... Continue reading →

Super Bowl Dips That Make Everyone a Winner

by Evin // January 29, 2015 // No Comments

This weekend marks the 39th Superbowl game. The groundhog may have been able to predict the weather, but no one can predict who will win the match on Sunday. To pay homage to the New England Patriots and to the Philadelphia Eagles, I thought it would be fitting for this column’s premiere to focus on Superbowl food! These recipes are easy to prepare and ideal for eating while you and your friends are watching the football game. There are two slightly spicy dishes and one dessert, for a sweet finish no matter who wins the game. The Jalapeño Poppers are green and white for the Eagles. The Cheese and Salsa Dip is served with red and blue tortilla chips for the Patriots. The Chocolate Icebox Pie is a delicious blend of flavors that cheers for both teams. All three dishes can be prepared partially in advance, with minimal work on game day. Continue reading →

Brussels Sprouts with Dill Butter

by Evin // January 26, 2015 // No Comments

For Christmas dinner, my friend Sue made her usual Brussels sprouts and I remembered why it’s my favourite vegetable. So, I wanted to share a link to the recipe she uses and post a few photos I took on Christmas... Continue reading →