Confessions of a Yarn Mermaid

Designer Talena Winters’s latest (mis)adventures in knitting.

Grab a cuppa and chill with an expert flounderer!

July 30, 2025

Introducing the Adventure Socks!

Hello, magic maker! It’s been a minute. But I’m thrilled to pop in here to say there’s a new pattern in the store for something warm, toasty, perfect for winter… Okay, they’re socks. Toe-up socks. With waffle texture and gusset heels and just enough...

July 30, 2025

3 Tips for Better Circular Knitting

Knitting in the round, or circular knitting, is one of my all-time favourite styles of knitting. What’s better than casting on and then going round and round until you’re done? However, there are a few challenges with circular knitting, such as diff...

July 30, 2025

Welcome to My Secret Wish Knitting!

Hi, I’m Talena Winters! I’m beyond excited to begin this new chapter in the life of My Secret Wish Knitting. Thank you for coming, thank you for reading, and thank you for being part of this journey. First, a little about how we got this far. My Hi...

My Secret Wish Knitting

Simple, fun, and accessible knitting patterns and tutorials to unlock your inner yarn wizard.