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Your Adventure Begins Here.

Embark on a knitting journey with these magical projects!

  • Timeless designs.

  • Clear instructions for any skill level.

  • Standard and low-vision-accessible formats in PDF and ePUB.

  • Written with hand ambiguity to include left- and right-handed knitters.

  • Expansive size ranges.

No matter your ability, these fabulous projects will transform you into a knitting hero!

Patterns
Just Plain Mittens (Multi-Pattern Bundle)
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Just Plain Mittens (Multi-Pattern Bundle)
CA$10.00 CA$15.00
Brennan Hat
Brennan Hat
CA$9.00
Adventure Socks
Adventure Socks
CA$10.00
The Honey Tree Gloves, Mittens, and Glittens Set (Multi-Pattern Bundle)
The Honey Tree Gloves, Mittens, and Glittens Set (Multi-Pattern Bundle)
CA$15.00
Revolution Toque and Mitten Set (Multi-Pattern Bundle)
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Revolution Toque and Mitten Set (Multi-Pattern Bundle)
CA$15.00 CA$20.00
Just Plain Gloves (Multi-Pattern Bundle)
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Just Plain Gloves (Multi-Pattern Bundle)
CA$10.00 CA$15.00
Twisted Rope Hat
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Twisted Rope Hat
CA$0.00 CA$9.00
Beanstalk Socks
Beanstalk Socks
CA$10.00

Knit Better.

Unlock your creativity with our easy-to-follow tutorials.

Stitches & Techniques

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Grow your skills with our collection of photo, text, and video tutorials for many common (and uncommon) knitting and crochet techniques.

How to Knit

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Follow our clear and easy tutorials through a full knitting course for absolute beginners. Start knitting today!

Reading Your Knitting

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Learn to see the difference between knit and purl stitches, recognize common knitting mistakes and techniques, and more in this series.

Unleash the Knitting Hero in You.

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.

Ready to make some magic?

Level Up Your Loot.

Merch for fibre enthusiasts.

Are you looking for the perfect yarny-themed gift for the crafter in your life? Look no further than our Knit Loot shop, where you’ll find mugs, clothes, and project bags to celebrate all the cozy, epic joy.

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Woman holding a large black cotton tote bag that reads "I knit so I don't unravel." Link goes to product listing.
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What Our Heroes Say:

  • Flat lay of a fan of gloves in different sizes and yarn weights. Ribbed cuffs, stockinette bodies.

    My first attempt at gloves with fingers - went very well - excellent instructions!

    Joyce Peeke-Vout about the Just Plain Gloves.

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  • Banner shows an image of a woman petting her dog and a sleeping baby in a car seat. Both wear versions of a cabled beanie with a rolled ribbed brim.

    Good directions. Ideal intro to cable knitting. Great result.

    Eric Laschever about the Brennan Hat.

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  • Three cushions on a couch. The centre one is largest and covered with a chunky-knit off-white knit pillow cover with stockinette body and garter stitch edges.

    Talena is very helpful. She answered all my questions and responds quickly. The pattern is clearly written.

    Mary Ellen McCammon about the Pinnable Pillow Cover.

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Every Hero Welcome.

We are committed to Inclusion and Accessibility.

  • We’re working to make all of our patterns available in low-vision formats.

  • We’re working to convert all of our patterns to use hand-ambiguous language (non-dominant or dominant instead of left- or right-handed).

  • All of our patterns are colour blind accessible.

  • We use both metric and imperial measurements.

  • We use non-gendered language for designs that would fit any fashion sensibility.

  • We provide garment measurements so the knitter can decide on or alter fit.

  • We’re always striving to improve our platform’s accessibility.

Confessions of a Yarn Mermaid

Blog
Re-introducing the Just Plain Mittens!
Re-introducing the Just Plain Mittens!

I’m re-launching a newly re-designed favourite pattern bundle in the Just Plain Collection: the Just Plain Mittens! See what’s new, and read to the end for a special invitation to feature your work.

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Mastering Knitted Decreases: K2tog, SSK, CCD, DCD, and BO
Mastering Knitted Decreases: K2tog, SSK, CCD, DCD, and BO

Learn how and when to use five common knitted decreases: k2tog, ssk, CCD, DCD, and BO. Also, get a free basic dishcloth pattern!

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Mastering Knitted Increases: M1, KFB, and YO
Mastering Knitted Increases: M1, KFB, and YO

Knowing which knitting increase to use when will help you level up your craft and produce stunning results with both fabric shaping and textural surface interest. So join me as we demystify three knitted increases that you’ll be able to use for nearly any project.

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Introducing the Adventure Socks!
Introducing the Adventure Socks!

There’s a new pattern in the shop. Join me for a tour of some of the key features and some yarny eye candy.

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Revolutions and Returns
Revolutions and Returns

Instead of death, this season of change has breathed new life into My Secret Wish Knitting… and me. Plus, an old favourite pattern has been re-released.

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Saying Goodbye
Saying Goodbye

It’s time to say goodbye to My Secret Wish Knitting. It’s been a good run.

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🎉 EXCITING NEWS! 🎉 There's a brand new pattern in the My Secret Wish shop. The ADVENTURE SOCKS are toe-up, seamless, and unisex, and they come in standard and low vision accessible formats. Check out that warm and cozy waffle texture! Doesn't it ma
Great news! 🎆✨ A month ago, I announced that My Secret Wish Knitting was closing. While I have gone ahead with closing many aspects of my business, I've discovered that what remains is something that I both CAN and WANT to maintain. That means... I'
It is with heavy heart I’m writing this, as I’m not good at goodbyes. I’m especially not good at saying goodbye to pet projects and hobbies that I’ve invested a lot of time, effort, and love into. But the time has come. Unfor
Just a reminder that my entire knitting pattern and knitting swag store is on sale for 30% off on orders over $30 CAD this weekend. (That's roughly $22 USD, then you get 30% off, so you only pay $15 USD for that!) Looking for a quick knitting project
APRIL SHOWERS OF BLESSING! For a limited time, get 30% off all orders over $30 CAD at www.mysecretwish.ca! Use coupon code SPRINGSHOWERS at checkout. Happy shopping! (And knitting! 😃)
Look what my husband made for me. Isn't she stunning? I'm smitten. . Also, AI is getting better with knitting needles all the time. I'm pretty sure this is my new Yarn Mermaid avatar. And I want her sweater. 😍 . What would your fantastical crafti
... and knitting is so much cheaper than therapy, amiright? (But therapy is good too. Trust me.) I hope you're unravelling those problems with style this week, magic-maker.⁣. Image description: Graphic that reads "Knitting: because some problem
One of the best parts of knitting is knitting together. There are a few ways you can get involved in my knitting community... and they're all free!⁣. 🧶 Join my Ravelry community (My Secret Wish Knitting) 🧶 Sign up for my newsletter. 🧶 Subscribe t
This very easy cast on is not great for starting a project. But it's fantastic for casting on a few stitches while shaping a project—such as at the top of a mitten gusset or when shaping armholes in top-down knitting. Learn this simple techniqu
A pretty Caucasian girl wears a pink knit beret with all-over seed stitch, a gentle flare, and a hat band with a button tab and button. She's laughing at something off-camera.
A man's hand holds a white mug while wearing a brick-red knit glove with all-over honeycomb cables on the back and a smaller-scale honeycomb cable cuff.