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

30 Yarn Dyers Based in Ireland and Northern Ireland

by Evin // April 26, 2024 // 12 Comments

There are so many talented and original yarn sources and hand-dyers in the world at the moment, but I’ve got to say we’re spoiled here in Ireland. We are lucky to have the number of hand-dyers here we do and that... 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 →

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 →

Knitter Care Package for Marseille | EvinOK.com

How I Arrange a Flatlay

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

A lot goes into the projects I make, but also how I photograph them. I’ve written about this before here and here, but today I’ll focus on flatlay arrangements. I think flatlays are less popular now than a year or... Continue reading →

What’s On My Knitting Needles?

by Evin // May 23, 2019 // No Comments

I’ve been focused on my upcoming book project, but for a break from that I’m working on a classic triangle shawl as a gift for my mother-in-law. I started it last summer, and she’s patient so she knows it may... Continue reading →

Knitmas 2018 – Thoughtful Crafty Care Packages

by Evin // December 27, 2018 // No Comments

Every year since 2011, I participate in Knitmas, a thoughtful and fun gift exchange among a small group of knitters in Ireland (and those who’ve lived here and moved elsewhere). It is a chance to get to know each other... Continue reading →

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 →

My custom Cards Against Humanity knitting bumper pack | EvinOK

My Homemade Cards Against Humanity Knitter-themed Bumper Pack

by Evin // October 18, 2018 // No Comments

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 →

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 →

I’m Longlisted for The Blog Awards… and I’m Honored

by Evin // August 27, 2018 // 2 Comments

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 →

Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2018 | EvinOK.com

Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2018: Every Last Detail

by Evin // July 17, 2018 // No Comments

This past March, I attended my third Edinburgh Yarn Festival. The festival was a lively mix of vendors, chatting, knitting, new friends and familiar faces, workshops, and so many woolly temptations. I’ll run through some of the things that I enjoyed... 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 →

Townhouse Yarns Sock with Cashmere in Glacier Colorway

I Want to Knit…

by Evin // March 8, 2018 // No Comments

It’s time for my annual I Want To Knit list. I am trying to not carry over things from previous years, so the lists are different. Here are the posts from previous years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. Quiet Spot Shawl by Patricia Shaw Letterpress by Karie Westermann Tembo by Carol Feller Arch... Continue reading →

Gold Award for Best Personal Arts & Crafts Blog in Ireland 2017 | EvinOK

What 2017 Means To Me

by Evin // January 16, 2018 // 2 Comments

I like resolutions, but they can happen any time, but I do love the start of a new year to make a plan or set some goals, but also reflect on the previous year. And though I’ve not posted this... Continue reading →

Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2017 | EvinOK.com

Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2017: Every Last Detail

by Evin // March 29, 2017 // 1 Comment

Just like last year, I am sharing a post about my Edinburgh Yarn Festival (EYF) 2017 experience. EYF is not just about the marketplace and yarn, but also the people/friends, classes, and the city itself. The nitty gritty of the weekend... Continue reading →

What’s on the Horizon in Your Knitting Queue?

by Evin // September 4, 2016 // No Comments

I have a seemingly never-ending queue of projects. I like my projects and the promise of a new creative challenge, but sometimes searching patterns for my next project is overwhelming. My Ravelry queue is culled regularly, yet… there are so many... Continue reading →

Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2016 and my new yarn | EvinOK.com

Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2016: Every Last Detail

by Evin // April 1, 2016 // 2 Comments

This is one of those posts that is a bit of a tell-all. I’m sharing photos of everything I did, ate, and bought at Edinburgh Yarn Festival (minus the items destined to be gifts). So, be prepared because this long... Continue reading →

Carol Feller knitting designs, folded nicely

Fibre Feis 2015

by Evin // November 19, 2015 // No Comments

Writing about Carol Feller‘s Short Row Knits book inspired me to share a little about this year’s Fibre Feis and seeing some of her designs up close. But Fibre Feis is about more than just knitting and seeing what everyone has... 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 →

Starting the Year with Joy and a Long Ravelry Queue

by Evin // January 1, 2015 // 3 Comments

That’s it. The holidays are officially over. It’s hangovers and laundry catch-up today then back to routine. I know, so grim a perspective. Don’t worry, I’m all about bringing joy into daily routine which is why I felt inspired to... Continue reading →