A photo collage showing all 12 knit samples from the Ultraviolet Knits book.

Ultraviolet Knits: Twelve knitting patterns featuring UV-reactive hand-dyed wool

September 23, 2020 // No Comments

As of today, all 12 patterns from Ultraviolet Knits: Twelve knitting patterns featuring UV-reactive hand-dyed wool (Anchor and Bee, 2020) are available for individual purchase on LoveCrafts. This collection features 12 original accessory knitting patterns designed with black light-reactive hand-dyed wool-based yarns. for individual patterns for... Continue reading →

Interview with Mad Scientist Yarns, Hand-dyer

September 10, 2019 // No Comments

I first learned of Mad Scientist Yarns when I saw their 2018 Advent Calendar. It was fun and vibrant, while being its own style. Michelle & Scott agreed to let me interview them for my blog, so like the other interviews... Continue reading →

Interview with Martin’s Lab, Hand-dyer

August 27, 2019 // No Comments

When I saw Martin’s Lab‘s bright vibrant colorways at Edinburgh Yarn Festival, it was love at first sight. I mean, we’ve all been there with a skin of yarn, right? I chose the one that made my heart sing and... Continue reading →

Interview with Helen of The Wool Kitchen, yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with Wool Kitchen, Hand-dyer

August 20, 2019 // No Comments

When I first tried Helen of The Wool Kitchen‘s yarn, I knew it was perfect to be included in my upcoming Ultraviolet Knits book. What I didn’t realise is how much I’d love all her other colorways too. I was... Continue reading →

Interview with Yoriko Oki of Fibre Art Studio, yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with Fibre Art Studio, Hand-dyer

August 13, 2019 // No Comments

I was delighted to get to interview Yoriko Oki of Fibre Art Studio. She is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The region is already known for its stunning scenery, but if you’ve seen Yoriko’s Instagram feed you know she is creating... Continue reading →

Interview with Green Elephant yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with Green Elephant, Hand-dyer

August 6, 2019 // No Comments

You know those colorways that make you want to spin around with your arms in the air? Yeah, that’s how I feel about how Fiona of Green Elephant Yarn uses pinks and greens. It’s downright delicious. Check out her Instagram... Continue reading →

Interview with Bear In Sheep's Clothing yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with Bear In Sheep’s Clothing, Hand-dyer

July 30, 2019 // No Comments

As part of my series of interviews with hand-dyers, I’m sharing the words of Bernie of Bear In Sheep’s Clothing today. After an online friendship and sharing many real-life friends, I finally met Bernie at Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2017. We talked... Continue reading →

Interview with Eve Chambers Textiles yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with Eve Chambers Textiles, Hand-dyer

July 23, 2019 // 1 Comment

When Eve Chambers and I started coordinating a year ago on yarn for my upcoming book, I didn’t realise the extent of her talents or the friendship we’d develop in the process. I’m delighted to be sharing my interview with Eve on... Continue reading →

Interview with My Mama Knits yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with My Mama Knits, Hand-dyer

July 16, 2019 // No Comments

Over two years ago, I reached out to Sunshine Stewart of My Mama Knits because I was embarking on my Ultraviolet Knits book and her UV-reactive yarns were one of the few available at the time. We have corresponded ever... Continue reading →

Aurora Ultraviolet Knits: A Knitting Pattern Collection Featuring Yarns Which Glow in UV Light | EvinOK

Introducing My Next Book: Aurora Ultraviolet Knits

December 4, 2018 // No Comments

I am working on a new book and have been plotting, planning, and designing for it to become a reality for almost two years. Seriously, you knew I could keep a secret after I didn’t reveal my last pregnancy online... Continue reading →