Free Knitting Pattern: Midwinter’s Night Cowl

by Evin // May 23, 2014 // 12 Comments

This simple and free knitting pattern for Midwinter’s Night Cowl showcases the colors of the yarn as well as the sheen. I made this for my friend Maire who loves pink and grey together. Click here to download Midwinter’s Night Cowl pattern... Continue reading →

Baby Adaptation of the Whale Watch Hat from New England Knits

by Evin // May 10, 2014 // 6 Comments

My knitting group created its own little Knit-A-Long (aka KAL) three winters ago and a handful of us opted to make the New England Knits Whale Watch Hat designed by Kate Gagnon Osborn. I did not have an easy time of it... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – May 2014 List

by Evin // April 29, 2014 // No Comments

It is a big wish list this time because my Dad is coming to visit from the States so he will be bringing some goodies for us. This is a long list which I need to narrow down for sure.... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – April 2014 List

by Evin // March 29, 2014 // 1 Comment

If you’re new to my monthly wish list, I’ll tell you this isn’t me telling you or the world what I want. It’s more my personal list of what I’m obsessed with, in love with, and totally dreaming of at... Continue reading →

I Want to Knit…

by Evin // March 21, 2014 // No Comments

Since I learned to knit, I’ve eyed some patterns with admiration, some with confusion, and many with desire to knit them one day. So, each March, I write a list of patterns I Want to Knit… For reference: the 2010 list, the... Continue reading →

Ravellenic Games Halftime Show and Tell

by Evin // February 17, 2014 // No Comments

Welcome to the Ravellenic Games …so far. It’s my own little halftime show. Does anyone else have this running through their mind? Anyway, once again I’m on Team Reckless in Dublin (Voxless’ blog post). *crowd cheers* Once again, I created... Continue reading →

2013 in Review

by Evin // February 17, 2014 // No Comments

Looking at how this blog has grown is inspiring to me. It reminds me that sometimes small things grow big but still feel small. I like that. No glamour here, just the same me posting to you. There are just... Continue reading →

Coup de Coeur Cowl – Knitting Pattern

by Evin // February 5, 2014 // No Comments

Today, I published a new pattern and it is available for purchase in my Ravelry shop. The Coup de Coeur Cowl is a stranded colorwork cowl knit in super bulky/chunky yarn. This very quick knit has a whimsy and practicality.... Continue reading →

12 Lessons Learned from Living Through Cork Floods

by Evin // February 5, 2014 // No Comments

Last night, the city I live in flooded…again (photos). This has happened a few times recently but also in November 2009. In four years since that horrible devastating flood, very little has changed in the city’s flood prevention infrastructure but... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – February 2014 List

by Evin // January 31, 2014 // No Comments

Another month’s wishes. These items are mostly on my Amazon.co.uk wish list and Amazon.com and Etsy. And now the latest… Air Purifier and Ioniser Plug In – Maxim Vax W90-RU-P Rapide Ultra 2 Pre-Treatment Upright Carpet and Upholstery Washer Tomy AquaDoodle Magic Water Pens Twin Pack –... Continue reading →

Longest Starbucks Order That Tastes Decent

by Evin // January 27, 2014 // 1 Comment

A week or so before I moved to Ireland, I was at work in my lovely office in California and a colleague suggested we all get Starbucks as a treat on a very busy day. I don’t drink Starbucks (for... Continue reading →

Newly Redecorated Bathroom for Under $50

by Evin // January 24, 2014 // 2 Comments

As I mentioned last summer, I visited my parents to see them and planned to work on many projects in their house. One of those projects is the redecoration of my Mom’s bathroom which she can see from her bed, where... Continue reading →

Redecorating a Breakfast Room for Under $100

by Evin // January 23, 2014 // No Comments

You know how I visited my parents over the summer and wanted to get lots done in their house? This post is about what I did to their breakfast room! As I’ve mentioned before, my Mom has Multiple Sclerosis and... Continue reading →

Updated Child’s Play Kitchen

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

When we visited my parents this past summer, LB and I tried to travel light so no toys came with us. My parents found a tool bench and trike through CraigsList and friends, so he wasn’t by any means bored.... Continue reading →

Painting the Living Room Curtains with My Toddler

by Evin // January 17, 2014 // No Comments

Yesterday, LB and I had a morning craft adventure! After glaring at our bland beige blackout shade curtains (in the living room) for far too long, I decided a change was needed. Covering them in a sheer yet elegant fabric... Continue reading →

Explore Las Vegas & Fresh Guacamole

by Evin // January 16, 2014 // No Comments

Years ago, I was working in a great little office in Northern California. My colleagues were fabulous and one day our fearless leader called me to her office. It was recommended that I attend an upcoming conference…in Las Vegas. Turns... Continue reading →

Pinterest is My To Do List

by Evin // January 14, 2014 // No Comments

My To Do list is long and never-ending. When something is crossed off, another is soon added. It’s how I like it. I love my projects. Though they do pile up a bit. Here is a list of those I... Continue reading →

My Latest Earworms

by Evin // January 13, 2014 // No Comments

You know when you have a song stuck in your head? Sometimes it can be pleasant, other times awkward. Here are videos of the songs stuck in my head lately. Happy Monday! What songs are on repeat in your brain... Continue reading →

Photographing Yarn

by Evin // January 10, 2014 // No Comments

I love photographing yarn about as much as I love knitting with it. In the beginning, my photos were not very good. But with practice, my skills improved. The real shift came when I switched to photographing my yarn using... Continue reading →

Shawl So Lovely

by Evin // January 9, 2014 // No Comments

You know how nice it is to have friends? Well, it’s even nicer when your friends knit…and knit lovely things for you. Well, actually…for me! My friend Suzi is a master knitter who also crochets, spins and has a Ph.D.... Continue reading →