Winters’ Day In
Conversations on life, faith, stories, and creativity from author Talena Winters.
Pour a cuppa and stay awhile.
LYS Spotlight: Quintessential Knits in Duvall, WA, USA
A riot of colour, knitwear eye candy, and touchable texture reigns in this small town Local Yarn Store.
Big Week Ahead
I’m not sure I’m cramming enough exciting things into my week. What do you think?
Wonder and Gratitude
When I think back to last December, I can see how very much has happened in my life in the last year, what I’ve accomplished, and how I’ve changed. And I’m grateful.
New Leaf and Two Announcements
My mission to get my weight under control, plus the release of the Just Plain Gloves Knitting Pattern and an announcement about some of my short fiction.
Introducing the "Just Plain Mittens" Pattern!
At last, this pattern is finally ready! When you see all that it has to offer, you'll know why it took nine months to make! (Okay, so I didn't knit a lot during the summer... but this pattern did get super-tested!)
Francoise of Aroha Knits Creates Her Own Niche
Francoise of Aroha Knits had more than a few obstacles in her way when she decided to launch her knitwear business--but she did it anyway. Read the inspiring story of this expat American designer living in Japan whose business has grown to encompass the globe.
Photo Friday: Knit with Hope
"Knit on with confidence and hope in all crises." Elizabeth Zimmerman
When Yarn Explodes in my Brain
My coolest design ideas come from other people's requests. Finally, a design meant to teach people to knit, the Building Blocks Cowl...
Reading Your Knitting: Understanding Increases and Decreases
What's a knitter to do when they never remember to flip their row counter? Learn to read your stitches, and you won't ever need one again. How to tell how many rows you've knit since the last time you increased or decreased.
New Knitting Tutorials
In preparation for the release of my new pattern, Jill and the Bean Socks, I have created two new knitting tutorials for the Left-leaning and Right-leaning Bar Increases. (Plus my very first knitting tutorial videos!)
The Baby Mandarin Jacket is Back!
I just wanted to put up a quick post to let you know that after being on sabbatical for a couple of years, the newly-revised Baby Mandarin Jacket is back in all of my stores - just in time for Baby Shower Season!
5 Simple Tips to Make Your Knitting Better
As a self-taught knitter, sometimes I have done things the hard way. Okay, a lot of times.
Thank goodness that I occasionally knit with others more experienced than I, and they have helped me along.
Here are five of the best tips I use all the time to make my knitting easier, more efficient, and more professional-looking.
