Enchantingly simple, fun, and accessible patterns and tutorials for knitters of all levels and sizes.
A rugged, beginner-friendly knit scarf pattern with bold texture and bulky yarn—perfect for effortless, masculine winter style.
No matter your ability, these fabulous projects will transform you into a knitting hero!
Grow your skills with our collection of photo, text, and video tutorials for many common (and uncommon) knitting and crochet techniques.
Follow our clear and easy tutorials through a full knitting course for absolute beginners. Start knitting today!
Learn to discern the difference between knit and purl stitches, recognize common knitting mistakes and techniques, and more in this series.
There’s nothing quite as magical as wearing or giving something you made yourself.
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as not being able to follow the pattern to make it.
That’s why My Secret Wish knitting patterns have easy-to-follow instructions for every technique you’ll need. Transform your yarn into an item that will be enjoyed—and talked about—for years.
We empower knitters like you to elevate your skills and unleash your inner knitting hero.
Hi! I’m Talena Winters (a.k.a. the Yarn Mermaid).
I started My Secret Wish Knitting in 2010 to empower and delight knitting heroes like you who want to elevate your knitting and make magic with yarn. When I’m not concocting new yarn potion recipes, I’m creating story magic as a fantasy and romance author and fiction editor (at talenawinters.com). I live with my family and pets in the Peace Country of northern Alberta, Canada, where sweater weather lasts at least nine months a year and my closest neighbours are bears and wood nymphs.
This website is a labour of love by a team of one (me!). If you found value here, please support the effort by purchasing a pattern. If you want more knitting magic, check out my community events and newsletter in the Knitting Circle. We’d love to have you!
