2019 Calendar, designed by Carol Feller and made by Badly Made Books

Carol Feller’s 2019 Calendar by Badly Made Books

by Evin // December 20, 2018 // No Comments

In this day and age of digital and social, with our lives mapped out in 1s and 0s, it is nice to return to tactility. I was thrilled when I won a copy (in a Knitmas game) of Carol Feller‘s 2019... Continue reading →

Playing Dressup at Carol Feller Studio Open Day | EvinOK

Admiring All the Woolly Wonderfulness at Carol Feller Studio Open Day

by Evin // October 2, 2018 // No Comments

This Saturday, Carol Feller hosted an Open Day at her Stolen Stitches studio & shop in Cork’s Tramore Commercial Park. It was an opportunity to see her many samples, browse yarns for her new patterns, visit with other knitters, and... Continue reading →

Knitting with Rainbows by Carol Feller | EvinOK.com

Carol Feller’s Knitting with Rainbows – A Gradient Knitter’s Dream

by Evin // July 5, 2018 // No Comments

For months now, I’ve been wanting to write a blog post about Carol Feller’s Knitting with Rainbows. If you’ve not checked this book out and you are into gradient or colorful knitting projects, watch this video. Carol’s book is a colorful inspiration with practical... Continue reading →

Admiring the Knitting Patterns in Short Row Knits by Carol Feller

by Evin // November 14, 2015 // No Comments

Short rows. Not everyone embraces the power of the mighty short row, but with Carol Feller‘s new book, Short Row Knits: A Master Workshop with 20 Learn-as-You-Knit Projects, the short row superpower is within your grasp. The patterns build on what you learn... Continue reading →

Interweave Knits Magazine Profile on Designer Carol Feller

by Evin // February 22, 2013 // No Comments

The Spring 2013 issue of Interweave Knits was released last week and my profile of knitwear designer Carol Feller is featured in it! Here is a sneak peek: Very exciting!!! I feel fortunate to have been able to work with... Continue reading →

Carol Feller's Contemporary Irish Knits book

Conquer Cable Knitting with Contemporary Irish Knits by Carol Feller of Stolen Stitches

by Evin // January 31, 2012 // No Comments

Have you heard of the knitwear book Contemporary Irish Knits by Carol Feller? Contemporary Irish Knits by Carol Feller is available from her shop, amazon.com, and amazon.co.uk as well as locally from Vibes & Scribes and other discerning booksellers. Which pattern would... Continue reading →

Woolly and Wonderful Hand-dyers in Ireland & Northern Ireland | EvinOK

Over 30 Yarn Dyers Based in Ireland and Northern Ireland

by Evin // April 26, 2024 // 18 Comments

With over 30 yarn dyers based in Ireland and Northern Ireland, we are fortunate to have so many options. There are so many talented and original yarn sources and hand-dyers in the world at the moment, but I’ve got to... Continue reading →

Jonna is knitting the Cassiopeia KAL | EvinOK

Knit and Crochet Designers in Ireland

by Evin // March 16, 2023 // 1 Comment

Did you know there are dozens of hand dyers in Ireland? I researched and created a fairly thorough list which I update regularly. There are also countless knit and crochet designers in Ireland. From someone who may have documented a... Continue reading →

Handknit bobble sweater vest section being knit with pale pink yarn. A cup of tea, four sprigs of lavender, and a sketch with knitting pattern notes.

What I Want to Knit…

by Evin // March 2, 2023 // No Comments

March is an anniversary of sorts for me because it is when I usually post my What I Want to Knit post, but mostly because it is when I started EvinOK. Provided, it was preceded by a few other blogs,... Continue reading →

Knitting journal with rubber stamps and hand knit socks. Photo by giulia bertelli

Learn to Knit

by Evin // December 13, 2022 // No Comments

Knitting is a method of creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn or thread. To knit, you will need two knitting needles and some yarn. How to Knit To start, hold one needle in each hand. The needle in your... Continue reading →

Elara Shawl | Ultraviolet Knits | EvinOK

Knits to Get in a Summer Mood

by Evin // May 3, 2022 // No Comments

I am seeing the occasional sunny day, even if it’s chilly, and wishing for a few more this summer. It also makes me want to knit with cheerful sorbet hues! So, here’s a list I compiled of Knits to Get... Continue reading →

This Is Knit kit for pattern Hilja by Aleks Byrd

What I Want to Knit…

by Evin // March 22, 2022 // 6 Comments

Every year in March, I weed through my Ravelry queue and plan my next knitting projects while sharing the list with you here in a What I Want to Knit post. This is a tradition dating back to before this... Continue reading →

Saint Patrick’s Day Recipes, Irish Businesses, and Irish Life

by Evin // March 15, 2022 // No Comments

I have so many truly Irish recipes and other ones that are a bit more American-Irish, but if ever there was a time to link them all in one post it is now. So, I am sharing lists here of... Continue reading →

What I Want to Knit

by Evin // August 24, 2021 // No Comments

My annual post on what I want to knit. Admittedly, I’ve lost my knitting mojo a bit since my father’s death. I want to cocoon inward and my energy is low. Added bonus is that they found arthritis in my... Continue reading →

Knitting Patterns from Designers in Ireland

by Evin // February 23, 2021 // 1 Comment

I am sharing two lists in this post, one is a list of Patterns from Designers in Ireland and the other is a list of Patterns from Beyond Ireland [but related to Ireland or Irish themes]. This post focuses on my fellow designers. I... Continue reading →

Berry coloured yarn knit in a shawl draped around a white dress form mannequin against a white wall.

I Want to Knit

by Evin // August 27, 2020 // No Comments

I have made several I Want To Knit lists before and it seems like each time it gets longer and longer. So many beautiful patterns and inspiring yarns and colorways…and only so much time to knit. This year’s list will repeat... Continue reading →

Mini Skeins from Eve Chambers Textiles | EvinOK

Comprehensive List of Patterns to Use with Mini Skeins, Scraps & Yarn Calendar Sets

by Evin // August 2, 2020 // 2 Comments

We all have those mini skeins we treasure, smaller yardage balls, and are maybe even eyeing a hand-dyed mini skein set for a daily knitting project. When I dine out, I love a nice main course, but have you ever... Continue reading →

A C-shape made with hand-balled mini skeins in colors from purple to blue to teal to green

How to Create Your Own Yarn Countdown Calendar with Leftover Sock Scraps

by Evin // July 29, 2020 // No Comments

We’ve all admired winter Yarn Countdown Calendars, but it isn’t always feasible or prudent to buy more yarn, especially when many of us have leftover bits waiting to fulfil their destiny. So, I decided to see if I could create my own... Continue reading →

Farran Baby Booties

by Evin // June 18, 2020 // No Comments

These cosy Farran Baby Booties are knit with garter stitch on the soles for extra cushiness. Knitting a taller ankle section gives ample overlap with trousers or leggings for warmth. These booties are perfect for pre-walkers. Knit with DPNs using... Continue reading →

My All-Time Favorite Gifts Given & Received

by Evin // December 13, 2019 // No Comments

It’s my birthday, so I’m sharing a list of all my favourite gifts that I’ve ever received or given. As always, Amazon.co.uk links are affiliate links. I made £26 in 2019 from this and I used that money to buy... Continue reading →