Great Knitting Books This Year and Where to Buy Bake Knit Sew & These Islands

by Evin // December 4, 2017 // No Comments

Christmas season is upon us and I’ve had a few friends ask where to buy my books, Bake Knit Sew and These Islands, but also ask me what books are on my Christmas wish list. I love books and learning new things... Continue reading →

Benchspace: Woodworking for Social Stress Relief and Creative Expression

by Evin // November 30, 2017 // 1 Comment

This past Saturday, I participated in a fun woodworking session at Benchspace, a local woodworking workshop in Cork city’s Marina center. It was luck that I was contacted by David Scannell who invited me to be part of it. After being sick... Continue reading →

Quick and Easy Curly Wurly Gluten-free Brownies

by Evin // November 28, 2017 // No Comments

The hectic holiday season is approaching at full speed. We survived last year (and Thanksgiving if you celebrate it) with maybe just a broken casserole dish, but now we most get ready again. This is when the final cleanup is... Continue reading →

Mulled Cranberry Cowl – Knitmas 2015

by Evin // November 23, 2017 // No Comments

Last year, I shared a post about the Knitmas gift exchange and what I made for ALifeOfHerOwn in 2015. I briefly mentioned the Mulled Cranberry Cowl, but wanted to go into the process of knitting it in more detail after... Continue reading →

Tiny Granny Square Afghan

by Evin // November 21, 2017 // No Comments

Marseille never shies away from a challenge, so when she considered what to make for the 2015 Anne Arundel County Fair, she settled on a tiny granny square afghan of her own design. She created it entirely with sock yarn... Continue reading →

Recipe for My Mom’s Vegetarian Baked Dressing Balls, aka Stuffin’ Muffins

by Evin // November 14, 2017 // 2 Comments

Holiday meals evoke different memories for different people, but nearly every memory has something to do with the meal itself. Whether you prefer turkey to ham or are all about the tofurkey, my Mom’s Vegetarian Baked Dressing Balls, aka Stuffin’... Continue reading →

Kool-Aid Dyed Wool Scarf, Eight Years Later

by Evin // November 9, 2017 // No Comments

Eight years ago, I wanted to make a simple scarf for my mom that would be warm and cosy, so I chose a natural undyed Irish wool and used a Kool-Aid to custom-dye in a variety of lavender and plummy pink shades.... Continue reading →

Tips for A Successful Disneyland Vacation with Your Family

by Evin // November 7, 2017 // No Comments

Today, we have a guest post from my friend Christy in Honolulu. She and I have been friends since way back in Autumn 2006 and now we’re both moms and she is doing amazing things, including planning and writing this guest... Continue reading →

Mollie Woodworth’s Eugenia’s Mittens

by Evin // November 2, 2017 // No Comments

When a free pattern is also a classic, challenging, and beautiful one, it feels like you’ve hit the jackpot – and Mollie Woodworth’s Eugenia’s Mittens are just that! My friend Marseille knit Mollie Woodworth’s Eugenia’s Mittens in less than two weeks... Continue reading →

Sugar Skull Baby Quilt

by Evin // October 31, 2017 // 1 Comment

Nothing screams baby quilt like sugar skulls, right? Well, ok, it isn’t everyone’s style, but I personally love to get away from pastels and teddy bears for something one-of-a-kind and full of personality. Marseille made this sugar skull baby quilt... Continue reading →

How I Created My Frida Kahlo Costume for Halloween

by Evin // October 29, 2017 // No Comments

This year, I chose to be painter, inspiration, and Mexican cultural icon Frida Kahlo for Halloween. Because I had previously sewn or crafted my Halloween costumes, I decided to make it easy this year and combined store items. I had two... Continue reading →

How I Sewed My Homemade Elsa Halloween Costume

by Evin // October 28, 2017 // No Comments

In 2015, I made myself an Elsa costume for Halloween. It all started two or three years earlier when I made myself a mermaid costume, using a second-hand formal dress as the base. Mermaids are all sequins and shells and... Continue reading →

Yarn Countdown Calendars for Knitters 2017

by Evin // October 24, 2017 // No Comments

Gone are the days when a mass-produced chocolate Advent calendar can excite me leading up to Christmas and now I find there is a world of creative versions awaiting our discovery. You can buy or make one focused on beer, Lego, Kiehls... Continue reading →

Alice in Wonderland Themed Care Package – Knitmas 2016

by Evin // October 17, 2017 // No Comments

Today, I am sharing what I gave and what I received for Knitmas 2016. You can see my past year’s Knitmas roundup posts here. Last year, I drew the name of the elf who had me a previous year! So... Continue reading →

Rainbow Socks That Rock Woven Scarf

by Evin // October 12, 2017 // No Comments

We’re back with part two of the woven scarf series and another of Marseille’s creations is in the spotlight. If you missed Tuesday’s post, here’s a link to the Shiny Talon Scarf which is part one. Now, here’s one about... Continue reading →

Shiny Talon Woven Scarf

by Evin // October 10, 2017 // No Comments

This week, I have a two-part series on woven scarves for you! It is amazing the diverse results from weaving and Marseille has shared two of her creations for the week to help us see what a difference the yarn... Continue reading →

Hot Air Balloon Nursery Mobile Kit from Flying Tiger

by Evin // October 5, 2017 // No Comments

Usually, I shy away from craft kits because I have a very thorough craft supply cupboard and much prefer to find my own way when making something new, but I couldn’t resist making the hot air balloon nursery mobile kit... Continue reading →

Martina Behm’s Leftie Shawl

by Evin // October 3, 2017 // No Comments

We all love a stash busting pattern, especially when it is practical and usable, so when Martina Behm’s Leftie shawl arrived on the knitting scene in June 2012, it was met with open arms. In five years, it has been... Continue reading →

Whipped Nutella Icing

by Evin // September 30, 2017 // No Comments

We did it, folks! We’ve made it through September with the back-to-school madness, creche-itis, schedule adapting, post-summer let-down, and crazy weather. It’s time to celebrate and treat ourselves a little. And what three words sound better than… “whipped Nutella icing”? Maybe... Continue reading →

Making a Necklace from a Mess of Leaves

by Evin // September 28, 2017 // No Comments

It’s Autumn and time to admire beautiful leaves, so why not find beauty in another leaf I had sitting in my beading and jewellery craft caddy and give it a chance to be worn and enjoyed. Because I love new... Continue reading →