Talena Winters November 9, 2018 Talena Winters November 9, 2018

New Leaf, New Pattern, and New Story

My mission to get my weight under control and the books that inspired me to do so, plus the release of the Just Plain Gloves Knitting Pattern and an announcement about some short fiction.

Talena Winters October 29, 2018 Talena Winters October 29, 2018

7 Favourite Fall Things

Sweaters on Pinterest and other knitting geekery, books, writing, simple comforts, and other joys of autumn. Here’s what’s been inspiring me.

Talena Winters November 11, 2017 Talena Winters November 11, 2017

7 Moments: What's Been Keeping Me Busy

A photo essay of what's been filling up my blog silence.

Talena Winters July 17, 2017 Talena Winters July 17, 2017

When You Just Can’t Do It All

Lately, I've been getting that too-familiar "overwhelmed" feeling. Looking back over the first six months of this year, I am coming to a difficult conclusion: I still can't do it all. So it's time to reset some priorities.

Talena Winters March 24, 2017 Talena Winters March 24, 2017

Book, Body, and Knitting Reset

This week, I have been resetting physically and mentally, including my current writing project. Plus, a quick knitting update.

Talena Winters January 18, 2017 Talena Winters January 18, 2017

Getting Unstuck

A day at a time, the log jam is loosening and the ideas are flowing. The sun is coming back, energy is returning, and I am pulling myself blinking from the retreat of hibernation. For my own mental and emotional health, this year needs to be less about driving myself and more about reducing commitments, taking care of myself, and finding my passion again. It needs to be about healing.

Talena Winters November 9, 2016 Talena Winters November 9, 2016

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!)

Talena Winters November 1, 2016 Talena Winters November 1, 2016

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.