Dear Santa,…
We like to write our Christmas letters to Santa early here so he can plan accordingly. After all, it takes time to do what he does. This weekend, LB and I sat down to decide what we each want for... Continue reading →
Knitting Donna Smith’s Baa-ble Hat
And we’re back for more woolly hat talk. On Tuesday, I shared Marseille’s love of the Slouchy Copy Cat hat, but today we’re going to focus on one of the most popular stranded color work patterns on Ravelry. With good... Continue reading →
Knitting the Slouchy Copy Cat Hat for Winter Warmth
Because hat season is official upon us, both my posts this week are about hand knit hat patterns to keep our noggins cosy. You know those projects you knit again and again… and again? Well, the Slouchy Copy Cat Hat by Terra Jamieson is... Continue reading →
My Homemade Cards Against Humanity Knitter-themed Bumper Pack
Sometimes, I make something then forget to write about it. Ok, that actually happens a lot. I probably make about four things a week, at least, but only blog twice a week. So, I keep my standards high and if... Continue reading →
Simple Ceramic Bead Necklace
My son, LB, and I like to do baking and crafts together. I try to choose projects, recipes, or tasks that are safe and fun for him, but also limit the mess I’ll clean up later. So, no breaking eggs.... Continue reading →
A Tale of Two Play Kitchens
We built and refurbished two play kitchens in recent years, but I thought it would be worth an update to share how well they have held up to significant abuse use. I’ll profile each separately since they’re quite different. The... Continue reading →
Woolly and Wonderful Hand-dyers in Ireland & Northern Ireland
There are so many talented and original hand-dyers in the world at the moment, but I’ve got to say we’re spoiled rotten here in Ireland. I recently lunched with Sandra Murphy (who isn’t an avid knitter) and leading up to the inaugural... Continue reading →
Breast Cancer Awareness, Charitable Knitting Patterns, and Knitting for Comfort
It is October and each year this is the month for greater and expanded breast cancer awareness. You’ll notice people may wear more pink – or knit with pink. There are so many ways to help this cause, from donating... Continue reading →
Admiring All the Woolly Wonderfulness at Carol Feller Studio Open Day
This Saturday, Carol Feller hosted an Open Day at her new studio space in Cork’s Marina Park. It was an opportunity to see her many samples, browse yarns for her new patterns, visit with other knitters, and maybe do a... Continue reading →
Countess Ablaze’s Tits Out Collective and My Skein from Bear In Sheep’s Clothing (NSFW)
*This is a very rare post that includes colourful language that is NSFW and not safe for children.* In my day work in content marketing, I love seeing people really create cohesive and authentic content that doesn’t smack of strategy... Continue reading →
2018 Yarn Advent Calendars, Blind Dates, and Blind Bags for Crafters
Kids love watching people open blind bags on YouTube and adults love watching HGTV home renovation reveals. It’s in our nature to enjoy a surprise that we know will be pleasant. Life is filled with the unpleasant kind far too... Continue reading →
Patterns & Stitch Markers that are the Bees’ Knees
It’s no secret, I love bees. Like, really love them. As a child, there was a hive in my dresser and we lived in harmony until my parents heard about my roommates. It is also one of the few things... Continue reading →
Shortening a Dress to be a Tunic
I was reluctant for a long time. Leggings are NOT pants. Nope. I wore them when they were popular the first time many moons ago, there’s no way I’m wearing them again. Nope. Not happening. Then it happened and now... Continue reading →
Knitting Socks with an Afterthought Heel or Contrasting Heel
It is so fun and exciting to see how a self-striping or patterned sock yarn knits up in socks, but sometimes throwing in a bit of personal flair can add that certain touch to a project. That’s just what Contrasting... Continue reading →
Knitting Geek Socks and Nine-to-Five Socks
My open-toed shoes and sandals are put away for winter now, so I thought it would be timely to write about socks this week. Today’s post will be knitting a pair of Geek Socks and a pair of Nine-to-Five Socks,... Continue reading →
Taking in a Thrift Shop Boho Top
I love checking out the local charity shops (thrift stores) in Cork city. I tend to find them rather hit or miss, but when I find something I love, it’s such a win. One such win is a new (New... Continue reading →
Weaving the Darn Good Yarns Table Runner Kit
Sometimes there is such an allure to try something new, just a tiny bit beyond your comfort zone, but still well within your skills. This project was just that, I ordered the Tibet Jewels Woven Table Runner Weaving Kit from... Continue reading →
Knitting-related Storybooks for Kids
Disclosure: I use Amazon.co.uk Affiliate links this blog post. These are items I would recommend otherwise. Only the Amazon.co.uk links are affiliate links. Though the Amazon.com links appear to be affiliate links, I closed that account and receive no credit... Continue reading →
Patching Shredded Jeans for Winter Warmth
I have a favorite pair of Gap jeans. They’re comfortable and the right weight for Cork weather, but they are not great for winter because there are some shredded sections by the cuffs. And I know I’m being a Debbie... Continue reading →
I’m Longlisted for The Blog Awards… and I’m Honored
This past week, I received the news that EvinOK earned a spot on the 2018 Longlist for The Blog Awards of Ireland. Though I’ve been in the running off and on for six years, each time is an honor and... Continue reading →