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An Caitín Beag Bee Stitch Marker Bracelet | EvinOK

Patterns & Stitch Markers that are the Bees’ Knees

September 20, 2018 // No Comments
It’s no secret, I love bees. Like, really love them. As a child, there was a hive in my dresser and we lived in harmony until my parents heard about my roommates. It is also one of the few things... Continue reading →
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Rustic and Handmade Garden-themed Gifts – Knitmas 2017

December 26, 2017 // No Comments
This year, the Knitmas gift I created had a decidedly rustic feel. The elf whose name I drew loves creating with her hands, from jewelry to gardening to knitting, so I wanted to give her things to help her achieve that.... Continue reading →
Alice in Wonderland knitters care package and stitch markers | EvinOK

Alice in Wonderland Themed Care Package – Knitmas 2016

October 17, 2017 // No Comments
Today, I am sharing what I gave and what I received for Knitmas 2016. You can see my past year’s Knitmas roundup posts here. Last year, I drew the name of the elf who had me a previous year! So... 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 →
How I Made Matryoshka Stitch Markers | EvinOK.com

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 →
Knitmas 2015 gift from my upstream elf on EvinOK.com

What I Gave, What I Received – Knitmas 2015

December 8, 2015 // 1 Comment
It’s time for my annual Knitmas post. This will be a run-down of what I made and gave as well as what was made for and given to me. Be prepared to see some beautiful things.   What I Made... Continue reading →
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A Love-filled Knitting Care Package

February 11, 2015 // 2 Comments
I received a fabulous care package in the mail this week from my friend Marseille (you remember her from my stitch marker, birthday care package, hand knit socks, and Fibre Space posts, right?) so this post is detailing its fabulous contents. Oh, where... Continue reading →
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What’s in My Knit Kit?

January 7, 2015 // 4 Comments
Back in 2010, I made a new knitter friend named Bonny and she gave me The Knit Kit which I adore. Especially as a new knitter, it was wonderful to have all the tools in a portable and hard-sided case. Since... Continue reading →
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Handknit Hat, Socks, and Chocolate-dipped Pretzels – Knitmas 2014

December 4, 2014 // 3 Comments
You read two days ago how I received the loveliest, most thoughtful Knitmas gift. But I had to wait until today to share what I created as Knitmas Elf. I drew the name of talented knitwear designer Carol Feller, whom I... 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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Making Your Own Stitch Markers

August 25, 2014 // 4 Comments
Stitch markers are one of those things you don’t realize you’re missing until you need them for a knitting (or crochet) project and such is the case with me. Whether you are knitting something with several increases or decreases, marking where... Continue reading →

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