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Wham Bam Thank You Lamb Neckwarmer | EvinOK

Last-minute Knitting Gift: The ‘Wham Bam Thank You Lamb’ Neckwarmer

December 12, 2017 // No Comments
There are some patterns that are the perfect starter project for a new knitter or ideal as a last-minute knitting gift – and the ‘Wham Bam Thank You Lamb‘ (WBTYL) neck warmer is just that. You can access the pattern on Ravelry... Continue reading →
Fishy Fishy Appliqué Baby Bibs | EvinOK

Fishy Fishy Appliqué Baby Bibs

September 19, 2017 // 1 Comment
Lately, I’ve been accepting the fact that having a knitting project not work out is a lot more frustrating than having a small sewing project go south. Maybe it is the time commitment or maybe it is that I accept... Continue reading →
Miller & June Free Knit Baby Blanket Pattern | EvinOK.com

My Miller & June Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern is Still Free After Seven Years

August 3, 2017 // 3 Comments
It is seven years since the world was graced with the presence of a new little boy named Miller. He was the inspiration for a design I created that I now call the Miller & June Baby Blanket. The Miller & June’s... Continue reading →
Fish-themed Rustic Appliqué Baby Set | EvinOK.com

Fish-themed Rustic Appliqué Baby Set

August 1, 2017 // No Comments
When good friends have a baby it is a blessing and worthy of something special. To celebrate my friends’ son’s arrival in the world, I made Toby a fish-themed rustic appliqué baby set, including a Glub Glub Grub Bib, an Appliqued... Continue reading →
So much yarn, so little time: Stash Busting | EvinOK

So Much Yarn, So Little Time: Stash Busting

September 8, 2016 // 3 Comments
Six years ago, before I had my first child, I took out every ball, hank, skein, and cake of yarn in my home and put them in one place. And THIS is what I saw… This is about 250 skeins/balls/cakes of yarn. I... Continue reading →
Evaluating Stalled Knitting Projects

How to Decide If It’s Time to Finish or to Frog a Stalled Project.

July 29, 2015 // 2 Comments
Not all knitting projects work out and some just stall or hibernate. Like a broken down car, I kick the tires and wonder if it’s worth sticking with it or perhaps it’s time to move on to something new, maybe... Continue reading →
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Knitting a Cheeky Pistachio Shell Wrap

April 20, 2015 // 3 Comments
Four years ago, I was in the States for a visit and started knitting a wrap to go with the dress. It reminds me of a vintage Hable Construction design (Chocolate Straws). Since at the time, I had never knitted... Continue reading →
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Gnomes Sweet Gnomes

April 6, 2015 // 4 Comments
They’re not just for your garden anymore, gnomes are making their way into homes everywhere with their effigy-like appearance and innocent looks. I know I am not alone when I admit that I love garden gnomes. It all started when... Continue reading →
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Knitting a Foldover Baby Sweater

March 23, 2015 // 1 Comment
It’s amazing what goes into a hand-knit baby pullover. Several years ago, my nephew received his belated Christmas gift and to this day I still marvel at it because it was the first knitting project I made with seams! But it is also... Continue reading →
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Crofter Loganberry Fair Isle Effect Hat

March 2, 2015 // 1 Comment
This post is about a very fun and easy hat I knit a few years ago but never got around to blogging about. In 2010, I knitted up a bit of chunky yarn to create my Faux Fair Isle Sock... Continue reading →
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Midnight in Paris Trench Scarf

February 23, 2015 // 3 Comments
Some projects feel like you just need to keep them, even though they are meant for gifts. One example of this is the Midnight in Paris Trench Scarf I knit for my sister-in-law in 2009. I love how this turned out... Continue reading →
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Starting the Year with Joy and a Long Ravelry Queue

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 →
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Ingenue Pullover

December 28, 2014 // No Comments
In 2009, I purchased my first [of several] knitting pattern books. I immediately set about determining which of the patterns I would knit first. And a short six years later, I’m just getting going on the project. The book seems to really... Continue reading →
Miller and June Baby Blanket by Evin Bail O'Keeffe | EvinOK

Better to Give than Receive? My Knitting FO Stats

November 20, 2014 // No Comments
It is nice to realise I’ve been knitting for six years, but then I kinda feel like some of the bigger projects I add to my Ravelry queue are still waiting with pattern and yarn sitting right in my yarn... Continue reading →
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Creating the Perfect Care Package for a Knitter

November 17, 2014 // 3 Comments
Knitmas is approaching and my annual anonymous gift parcel is about to be sent off and many care packages sent out regularly as my favourite hobby. I’ve considered what makes an ideal care package for a knitter and I wanted to share all... Continue reading →
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Done, Dusted, and Published! Bake Knit Sew is Available!

October 7, 2014 // 5 Comments
Remember last year when I was talking about my Kickstarter project? Well, that project grew up and became a real book! But much like a baby growing up, there was a lot of messiness, work, late nights, and early mornings along... Continue reading →
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A Visit to Fibre Space in Alexandria, VA

October 1, 2014 // No Comments
I just arrived in Washington, D.C. so to celebrate what better thing than a visit to Fibre Space in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. In one of the area’s historic downtown row houses, Fibre Space offers knitters and crocheters a plethora... Continue reading →
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Christmas Craft Workshop: More Handmade Gifts

September 29, 2014 // 3 Comments
Some of my favorite holiday gifts have been the ones that I can enjoy again and again. A favorite gadget or beloved cardigan or, best of all, something edible or handmade. It is that little touch that truly defines the... Continue reading →
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The Comfort of Handknit Socks

September 22, 2014 // No Comments
I love fun socks and this makes sock knitting ideally suited for me. Yet, I don’t knit socks yet. Maybe it is just because I’ve been focusing my knitting on baby gifts for so long, but for whatever reason socks... Continue reading →
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Knit an R2D2 Baby Hat for Your Jedi Infant

July 1, 2014 // 3 Comments
After knitting New England Knit’s Whale Watch Hat, I decided to give it a go again. I love stranded colorwork, robots, and Jedi craft tricks, so the R2D2 Beanie by Lorraine Prior  is a perfect chart to get my Star Wars knitting fix. Now,... Continue reading →

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