Creating a Christmas Quilt with Vintage Vibes

December 25, 2018 // No Comments

This is a brief post because the holiday season is go-go-go, but I wanted to share this stunning Christmas quilt that Marseille made last year. I’m loving the retro colors and cheerful vibe. Here are some photos of baby A... Continue reading →

Knitting Donna Smith’s Baa-ble Hat

October 25, 2018 // 2 Comments

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 Afterthought Heel and Contrasting Heel Socks | EvinOK

Knitting Socks with an Afterthought Heel or Contrasting Heel

September 13, 2018 // 2 Comments

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

September 11, 2018 // 7 Comments

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 →

Using the Darn Good Yarns Woven Table Runner Kit | EvinOK

Weaving the Darn Good Yarns Table Runner Kit

September 4, 2018 // No Comments

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 →

Shui Kuen Kozinski Moonlight Sonata Shawl

Knitting Shui Kuen Kozinski’s Moonlight Sonata Shawl

August 23, 2018 // 2 Comments

The comfort of a hand knit shawl hugging your neck and shoulders is so comforting, much like a million little woolly hugs. And to also have a pattern that feels vibrant, elegant, or so very ‘you’ is like hitting the... Continue reading →

Knitting a Baby-sized Shelly Kang Sock Yarn Blanket

August 21, 2018 // 2 Comments

Marseille recently showed me her completed Sock Yarn Blanket by Shelly Kang. It was stunning and the so soft to squish. She knit it on US 2 – 2.75 mm needles using various sock yarn scraps and leftovers, many from her ADVENTurous... Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2018: Every Last Detail

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 →

Ambah’s ADVENTurous Wrap KAL Wrap-up with Mini Skein Swap Twist

February 8, 2018 // No Comments

The ADVENTurous KAL was a December phenomenon for knitters. With just over 30 days to knit the ADVENTurous Wrap, about 400-some knitters participated to create their own stash-busting project. For the low-down on the KAL particulars, read the first four posts in this... Continue reading →

Tiny Granny Square Afghan

November 21, 2017 // No Comments

Marseille never shies away from a challenge, so when she considered what to make for the 2015 Anne Arundel County Fair, she settled on a tiny granny square afghan of her own design. She created it entirely with sock yarn... Continue reading →

Mollie Woodworth’s Eugenia’s Mittens

November 2, 2017 // No Comments

When a free pattern is also a classic, challenging, and beautiful one, it feels like you’ve hit the jackpot – and Mollie Woodworth’s Eugenia’s Mittens are just that! My friend Marseille knit Mollie Woodworth’s Eugenia’s Mittens in less than two weeks... Continue reading →

Sugar Skull Baby Quilt

October 31, 2017 // 1 Comment

Nothing screams baby quilt like sugar skulls, right? Well, ok, it isn’t everyone’s style, but I personally love to get away from pastels and teddy bears for something one-of-a-kind and full of personality. Marseille made this sugar skull baby quilt... Continue reading →

Rainbow Socks That Rock Woven Scarf

October 12, 2017 // No Comments

We’re back with part two of the woven scarf series and another of Marseille’s creations is in the spotlight. If you missed Tuesday’s post, here’s a link to the Shiny Talon Scarf which is part one. Now, here’s one about... Continue reading →

Shiny Talon Woven Scarf

October 10, 2017 // No Comments

This week, I have a two-part series on woven scarves for you! It is amazing the diverse results from weaving and Marseille has shared two of her creations for the week to help us see what a difference the yarn... Continue reading →

Martina Behm’s Leftie Shawl

October 3, 2017 // No Comments

We all love a stash busting pattern, especially when it is practical and usable, so when Martina Behm’s Leftie shawl arrived on the knitting scene in June 2012, it was met with open arms. In five years, it has been... Continue reading →

Anna Victoria’s Paragon Lace Shawl

September 21, 2017 // No Comments

If you’re like me, when you’re browsing Ravelry for a new pattern to knit, do you eye up the less popular patterns for purchase and wonder if they’re any good? Well, Marseille took a leap of faith on Anna Victoria’s... Continue reading →

Cross-over Collar Aran Doll Sweater

September 14, 2017 // 2 Comments

Some projects push limits and approach a design in a new way, this cross-over collar Aran doll sweater is just that. My friend Marseille knit this doll sweater for the Maryland Sheep and Wool festival this past May. The process... Continue reading →

Very Shannon’s Reversible Sock Knitting Project Bag

September 7, 2017 // No Comments

I am always looking for little pouches and project-minded bags to meet my crafting needs. More often than not, I make something on the fly, but when I run across a great tutorial I must try it. This is what... Continue reading →

Woven Houndstooth Scarf

August 29, 2017 // No Comments

Back again with another tale of my friend Marseille‘s weaving, a neutral woven houndstooth scarf she made with Cascade Yarns Eco Duo in Rose and Camel. She bought these wools at A Tangled Skein in Hyattsville, Maryland. This scarf won Blue Ribbon... Continue reading →

Drachenfels shawl by Melanie Berg | EvinOK.com

Knitting Melanie Berg’s Drachenfels Shawl

August 24, 2017 // No Comments

With 4,613 projects in three years, Melanie Berg’s Drachenfels shawl is a knitter’s favorite. Using three colors and coming in at under 1,000 yards for the entire project, this cushy garter and slipped stitch shawl blends graphic interest with practical comfort, without... Continue reading →