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 →

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 →

Knitter Care Package for Marseille | EvinOK.com

Crafty Knitter Care Package

June 6, 2017 // No Comments

If you’re a regular reader here at EvinOK, you know I love sending care packages to my friends. I probably send about two to six per month. Most are baby gifts, admittedly, but some are carefully planned, like the one... Continue reading →

Matryoshka Stitch Markers

May 30, 2017 // No Comments

Today, I am sharing how I bought simple silver charms on Etsy and turned them into one-of-a-kind stitch markers for a gift. The entire project cost 10 for a set of 10 stitch markers. I find streamlined yet detailed stitch... Continue reading →

Baby Soft Cardigan by Jennifer Hagan. Knit by Marseille | EvinOK.com

Pretty In Pink: A Tale of Two Pink Knit Child Cardigans

August 9, 2016 // No Comments

It was the best of times, it was the warmest of times – because she had two pink cardigans to wear this girl was never cold. Marseille knit her niece two different cardigans in happy shades of pink so we... Continue reading →

Knitting the Little Bubbles Baby Set by Nina Isaacson

June 28, 2016 // No Comments

We’re back with another post about yet another amazing thing my friend Marseille has knit. She knit the Little Bubbles Baby Set by Nina Isaacson from Baby Talk eBook using Knit Picks Comfy Sport in Flamingo and Blackberry with 3.25mm (3US) knitting needles. There are two things that make this pattern... Continue reading →

Knitting a Lasting BSJ (Baby Surprise Jacket)

June 14, 2016 // 1 Comment

I love knitting items for children because they are fairly quick knits, use a reasonable amount of yarn, and tend to get worn A LOT because parents always think kids need another layer of warmth. My friend Marseille likes knitting for her... Continue reading →

Knitting Petal by Michele Wang in Lorna’s Laces

May 31, 2016 // No Comments

I just can’t get enough of knitting for babies and children. I love creating special gifts for my friends’ children especially and my friend Marseille loves knitting for her nieces and nephew. One cardigan she knit for her niece was the Petal by Michele Wang from BT... Continue reading →

Knitting My Wish by Laura Linneman

May 10, 2016 // No Comments

We’re back with a fun post about my friend Marseille’s knitting and this time it’s a striped shawl! The pattern is My Wish by Laura Linneman from La La’s Knits and she knit it with Kauni Wool 8/2 Effektgarn on 4.5mm (7US) knitting needles. The entire shawl took her... Continue reading →

Knitting the Cradle Me Baby Blanket

April 26, 2016 // No Comments

We’re back with another post about my friend Marseille‘s knitting projects. Today, I’m focusing on her classic and lasting baby blanket for her nephew. The pattern Marseille followed was Cradle Me by Anne Hanson from Knitspot. She used the 100% Merino Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash® Sport for the project... Continue reading →

Knitting a Blessing Christening Hat

April 7, 2016 // No Comments

And because Marseille is one of my closest friends, here’s another post bragging about her talent and showing one of her knitting projects. Today’s post is about an exquisite Baptismal Hat as Marseille explained was “made for my tiny niece, to keep her little... Continue reading →

Gramps Cardigan by Kate Oates from Tot Toppers

Knitting the Gramps Cardigan by Kate Oates

March 15, 2016 // No Comments

So, by now you may be wondering why I am writing so much about what my friend Marseille is knitting, so here are the reasons why before we launch into detailing another of her projects. Ok, just one reason really… I... Continue reading →

Knitting a Classic Baby Cardigan, Little Jamboree by DROPS

March 1, 2016 // No Comments

So, by now you probably know that my friend Marseille enjoys knitting things for her nieces and nephew and they love wearing whatever she makes them. This post focuses on the Little Jamboree by DROPS design from BabyDROPS 16 that she created for her first niece with Jo-Ann Sensations... Continue reading →

Knitting the Bigger on the Inside TARDIS Shawl

February 16, 2016 // No Comments

Over Christmas while I was home in the States, I got to spend time with Marseille and aside from eating and non-stop talking, there was lots of yarn and FO petting. Her finished objects are so lovely I really wanted to... Continue reading →

Advice for Photographing Craft, Knitting, Food from award-winning craft blogger, Evin of EvinOK.com

How to Photograph Craft Projects & Food

September 2, 2015 // 2 Comments

I’m often asked how I capture the brilliant colors of yarn in my stash, mouth-watering goodness of something I’ve baked, textures of knitted items, or glimmer of a piece of jewellery I’m repairing. I’m always flattered and appreciative for the... Continue reading →