Michele Lee Bernstein
@pdxknitterati.bsky.social
Knitting designer/teacher/author/blogger. Late to this party, but I’m here!
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I’m fairly new here, so here’s my intro. I design, teach, and blog about knitting. I have two helpful knitting cats Biscuit and Calvin, and a supportive non-knitting DH. Blog is at pdxknitterati.com
Seagull Flight is a two color brioche half-pi shawl, featuring simple increases and decreases. Originally in my book, Brioche Knit Love, I’m now publishing this as an individual pattern. Use code FLOCK for 15% off through February 24, 2026 via Ravelry and Payhip.
#knitting #briocheknitting
#knitting #briocheknitting
February 12, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Seagull Flight is a two color brioche half-pi shawl, featuring simple increases and decreases. Originally in my book, Brioche Knit Love, I’m now publishing this as an individual pattern. Use code FLOCK for 15% off through February 24, 2026 via Ravelry and Payhip.
#knitting #briocheknitting
#knitting #briocheknitting
Come up your brioche skills with me!
We've got a new video up on our YouTube channel! 🧶
Debbie chats with Michele Lee Bernstein of @pdxknitterati.bsky.social, the featured designer for our upcoming Skill Builder Box. We talk about why she loves brioche knitting, her blog, and her career as a designer and teacher.
youtu.be/DsZTaNhcrvU
Debbie chats with Michele Lee Bernstein of @pdxknitterati.bsky.social, the featured designer for our upcoming Skill Builder Box. We talk about why she loves brioche knitting, her blog, and her career as a designer and teacher.
youtu.be/DsZTaNhcrvU
February 11, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Come up your brioche skills with me!
Touched to see this photo of a Portland Frog Hat at the Alex Pretti memorial in Minneapolis. Rest in peaceful power, Alex. Photo by @heidijohannamiller.bsky.social
blog: pdxknitterati.com/2026/02/08/o...
blog: pdxknitterati.com/2026/02/08/o...
February 8, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Touched to see this photo of a Portland Frog Hat at the Alex Pretti memorial in Minneapolis. Rest in peaceful power, Alex. Photo by @heidijohannamiller.bsky.social
blog: pdxknitterati.com/2026/02/08/o...
blog: pdxknitterati.com/2026/02/08/o...
One more Portland Frog Hat, this time in bulky weight, 64 sts on US 10.5 needle. I think this is my favorite weight for this hat so far: it’s quick, but not overwhelmingly thick. I added the numbers to the free pattern on my site, pdxknitterati.com
#knitting #portlandfrog
#knitting #portlandfrog
February 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
One more Portland Frog Hat, this time in bulky weight, 64 sts on US 10.5 needle. I think this is my favorite weight for this hat so far: it’s quick, but not overwhelmingly thick. I added the numbers to the free pattern on my site, pdxknitterati.com
#knitting #portlandfrog
#knitting #portlandfrog
Reposted by Michele Lee Bernstein
We are now 40 days beyond the statutory deadline for the full release of the Epstein files
January 28, 2026 at 1:23 PM
We are now 40 days beyond the statutory deadline for the full release of the Epstein files
Green Tea Chai Scarf is a repeated leafy brioche pattern. It joins its syncopated sibling, Seafoam Latte, as the first two individual patterns from my book, Brioche Knit Love. Use coupon code SIPPER for 15% off either or both of these patterns on Ravelry or Payhip thru 1/31/26
#knitting
#knitting
January 27, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Green Tea Chai Scarf is a repeated leafy brioche pattern. It joins its syncopated sibling, Seafoam Latte, as the first two individual patterns from my book, Brioche Knit Love. Use coupon code SIPPER for 15% off either or both of these patterns on Ravelry or Payhip thru 1/31/26
#knitting
#knitting
Oops I did it again! Frogged 🐸 another shawl to reclaim the yarn 🧶 I have a plan.
#frogging #knitting #knitdesign #pdxknitterati
#frogging #knitting #knitdesign #pdxknitterati
January 24, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Oops I did it again! Frogged 🐸 another shawl to reclaim the yarn 🧶 I have a plan.
#frogging #knitting #knitdesign #pdxknitterati
#frogging #knitting #knitdesign #pdxknitterati
Frogged a shawl down at the ICE building, how appropriate! Reclaiming the yarn for new possibilities. Yes I wore the Portland Frog Hat while frogging. Rip-it!
January 23, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Frogged a shawl down at the ICE building, how appropriate! Reclaiming the yarn for new possibilities. Yes I wore the Portland Frog Hat while frogging. Rip-it!
My TopNine Instagram posts this year. I think there’s a theme…
December 31, 2025 at 9:42 PM
My TopNine Instagram posts this year. I think there’s a theme…
I’m in the Guardian!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
December 27, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I’m in the Guardian!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Merry Christmas!
My favorite sight during vacation: Orion setting into the sea at 5 a.m. all week amid Geminid meteor shower, Kona Hawaii. Also stunned that my phone could take this photo!
#geminids #stargazing #orion
#geminids #stargazing #orion
December 22, 2025 at 10:24 PM
My favorite sight during vacation: Orion setting into the sea at 5 a.m. all week amid Geminid meteor shower, Kona Hawaii. Also stunned that my phone could take this photo!
#geminids #stargazing #orion
#geminids #stargazing #orion
Bigger yarn, tighter gauge, more tonal contrast, perfect! I love this Knit Hello ebook from @typeknitting and @modern.daily.knitting
Aloha and mahalo to @kaygardiner for the intro!
Aloha and mahalo to @kaygardiner for the intro!
December 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Bigger yarn, tighter gauge, more tonal contrast, perfect! I love this Knit Hello ebook from @typeknitting and @modern.daily.knitting
Aloha and mahalo to @kaygardiner for the intro!
Aloha and mahalo to @kaygardiner for the intro!
Register now for Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat for best class selection! My newest class is Embellished Brioche, which features assigned pooling on a brioche background. Come knit with me! Blog post: pdxknitterati.com/2025/12/20/r...
December 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Register now for Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat for best class selection! My newest class is Embellished Brioche, which features assigned pooling on a brioche background. Come knit with me! Blog post: pdxknitterati.com/2025/12/20/r...
Reposted by Michele Lee Bernstein
After we tackle steeking, the next box for our Skill Builder yarn club will be all about... Brioche!
Our expert designer for this box is Michele Lee Bernstein, aka @pdxknitterati.bsky.social, and she'll take us through the basics of 2-colour brioche knit in the round.
#KnitSky #Knitting 🧶
Our expert designer for this box is Michele Lee Bernstein, aka @pdxknitterati.bsky.social, and she'll take us through the basics of 2-colour brioche knit in the round.
#KnitSky #Knitting 🧶
December 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
After we tackle steeking, the next box for our Skill Builder yarn club will be all about... Brioche!
Our expert designer for this box is Michele Lee Bernstein, aka @pdxknitterati.bsky.social, and she'll take us through the basics of 2-colour brioche knit in the round.
#KnitSky #Knitting 🧶
Our expert designer for this box is Michele Lee Bernstein, aka @pdxknitterati.bsky.social, and she'll take us through the basics of 2-colour brioche knit in the round.
#KnitSky #Knitting 🧶
I am completely charmed by Knit Hello, a knit typeface by Rüdiger Schlömer. You can knit your own words, too! Blog post: pdxknitterati.com/2025/12/13/w...
December 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I am completely charmed by Knit Hello, a knit typeface by Rüdiger Schlömer. You can knit your own words, too! Blog post: pdxknitterati.com/2025/12/13/w...
Such a fun way to learn a new technique…or revisit one you know! #knitting
We're currently working on dyeing up the yarn for our Steeking box with Jennifer Beale, which will ship early in the new year.
After steeking we'll be tackling...
- Brioche with @pdxknitterati.bsky.social
- Double Knitting with @nikkoduke.bsky.social
- Beaded Knitting with Galina Zapletnuka
After steeking we'll be tackling...
- Brioche with @pdxknitterati.bsky.social
- Double Knitting with @nikkoduke.bsky.social
- Beaded Knitting with Galina Zapletnuka
December 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Such a fun way to learn a new technique…or revisit one you know! #knitting
There goes the neighborhood! #portlandfrog #portlandfroghat
December 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
There goes the neighborhood! #portlandfrog #portlandfroghat
Volcano to volcano, view of Mt. Hood from top of Mt. Tabor, Portland Oregon.
December 2, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Volcano to volcano, view of Mt. Hood from top of Mt. Tabor, Portland Oregon.
Frogging a Portland Frog Hat to make a slightly smaller one. Do you reclaim kinky blocked yarn? Blog post: pdxknitterati.com/2025/11/17/f...
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Frogging a Portland Frog Hat to make a slightly smaller one. Do you reclaim kinky blocked yarn? Blog post: pdxknitterati.com/2025/11/17/f...
Last weekend’s walk in the woods. Rhododendron Oregon.
November 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Last weekend’s walk in the woods. Rhododendron Oregon.
25% off remaining @vogueknittinglive November Virtual classes with code NOV25! And I’m giving one of my classes away. See blog post for deets: pdxknitterati.com/2025/11/08/v...
#knitting #knittingclass #pdxknitterati
#knitting #knittingclass #pdxknitterati
November 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
25% off remaining @vogueknittinglive November Virtual classes with code NOV25! And I’m giving one of my classes away. See blog post for deets: pdxknitterati.com/2025/11/08/v...
#knitting #knittingclass #pdxknitterati
#knitting #knittingclass #pdxknitterati
I’m giving away a spot in one of my classes at next week’s Vogue Knitting November virtual event. I’m teaching Tink Drop Frog and Sheepy Steeky Coasters. Classes are recorded! To enter to win, leave a comment on my blog: pdxknitterati.com/2025/11/08/v...
I’ll choose a winner on Wednesday Nov. 12.
I’ll choose a winner on Wednesday Nov. 12.
November 9, 2025 at 7:09 AM
I’m giving away a spot in one of my classes at next week’s Vogue Knitting November virtual event. I’m teaching Tink Drop Frog and Sheepy Steeky Coasters. Classes are recorded! To enter to win, leave a comment on my blog: pdxknitterati.com/2025/11/08/v...
I’ll choose a winner on Wednesday Nov. 12.
I’ll choose a winner on Wednesday Nov. 12.
Introducing Jelly Jewels, wall hangings designed as jewelry organizers. They’re knit center out with fingering weight yarn and feature assigned pooling petal motifs. Use coupon code TANGY for 15% off pattern through Nov. 10 on Ravelry and Payhip. Thx to @garage_dyeworks for the beautiful yarn!
November 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Introducing Jelly Jewels, wall hangings designed as jewelry organizers. They’re knit center out with fingering weight yarn and feature assigned pooling petal motifs. Use coupon code TANGY for 15% off pattern through Nov. 10 on Ravelry and Payhip. Thx to @garage_dyeworks for the beautiful yarn!