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
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!
And then there were two…ribbit ribbit! Portland Frog Hat knitting pattern for super bulky and worsted, free on my website.
#portlandfrog #portlandfroghat #pdxknitterati #knitting
#portlandfrog #portlandfroghat #pdxknitterati #knitting
October 28, 2025 at 9:41 PM
And then there were two…ribbit ribbit! Portland Frog Hat knitting pattern for super bulky and worsted, free on my website.
#portlandfrog #portlandfroghat #pdxknitterati #knitting
#portlandfrog #portlandfroghat #pdxknitterati #knitting
Portland Frog Hat, inspired by the Portland Frog. FREE pattern on my website: pdxknitterati.com/pdxknitterat...
🧶 I knit this yesterday in front of the ICE facility, peacefully protesting with other knitters and painters.
#knitting #froghat #craftivism #artifa #frogtifa #peacefulprotest
🧶 I knit this yesterday in front of the ICE facility, peacefully protesting with other knitters and painters.
#knitting #froghat #craftivism #artifa #frogtifa #peacefulprotest
October 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Portland Frog Hat, inspired by the Portland Frog. FREE pattern on my website: pdxknitterati.com/pdxknitterat...
🧶 I knit this yesterday in front of the ICE facility, peacefully protesting with other knitters and painters.
#knitting #froghat #craftivism #artifa #frogtifa #peacefulprotest
🧶 I knit this yesterday in front of the ICE facility, peacefully protesting with other knitters and painters.
#knitting #froghat #craftivism #artifa #frogtifa #peacefulprotest
How do you start knitting a frog hat? Rib it! Rib it! 🐸
Pattern: Pussy Hat for 4 gauges by Sarah Keller on Ravelry. Will embellish with buttons and felt. #knitting
Pattern: Pussy Hat for 4 gauges by Sarah Keller on Ravelry. Will embellish with buttons and felt. #knitting
October 23, 2025 at 3:37 AM
How do you start knitting a frog hat? Rib it! Rib it! 🐸
Pattern: Pussy Hat for 4 gauges by Sarah Keller on Ravelry. Will embellish with buttons and felt. #knitting
Pattern: Pussy Hat for 4 gauges by Sarah Keller on Ravelry. Will embellish with buttons and felt. #knitting
Bald eagle, Mt Adams in background. View from Sherrard Point, Larch Mountain, Columbia River Gorge on Sunday.
October 8, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Bald eagle, Mt Adams in background. View from Sherrard Point, Larch Mountain, Columbia River Gorge on Sunday.
Fantasia Cowlette is live! This one skein cowlette features easy assigned pooling fans on a stockinette background. Pattern is available on Ravelry and Payhip, use code FANCY for 15% off through Oct. 9, 2025. pdxknitterati.com/2025/09/30/i...
#knitting
#knitting
October 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Fantasia Cowlette is live! This one skein cowlette features easy assigned pooling fans on a stockinette background. Pattern is available on Ravelry and Payhip, use code FANCY for 15% off through Oct. 9, 2025. pdxknitterati.com/2025/09/30/i...
#knitting
#knitting
Fearless Frogging: Getting Back on Track! I’m presenting for the Knit Your Own Adventure Summit next month. The event is free, with optional upgrades. More info here: pdxknitterati.com/2025/09/22/k...
September 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Fearless Frogging: Getting Back on Track! I’m presenting for the Knit Your Own Adventure Summit next month. The event is free, with optional upgrades. More info here: pdxknitterati.com/2025/09/22/k...
Plum torte! Does it make a difference if you place your plums cut side up or cut side down? YES. Recipe and read all about my taste-testing for science: pdxknitterati.com/2025/09/05/p...
September 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Plum torte! Does it make a difference if you place your plums cut side up or cut side down? YES. Recipe and read all about my taste-testing for science: pdxknitterati.com/2025/09/05/p...
Simply Stellar is live! Simple brioche, simple shaping, sparkling stars. Choose 2 skeins of fingering weight yarn, one of which is dyed for assigned pooling. Use coupon code SHINE for 15% off the pattern on Ravelry and Payhip. Blog post with links: pdxknitterati.com/2025/09/01/i...
September 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Simply Stellar is live! Simple brioche, simple shaping, sparkling stars. Choose 2 skeins of fingering weight yarn, one of which is dyed for assigned pooling. Use coupon code SHINE for 15% off the pattern on Ravelry and Payhip. Blog post with links: pdxknitterati.com/2025/09/01/i...
My take on plum torte, recipe at pdxknitterati.com/2024/09/01/p...
August 30, 2025 at 9:13 PM
My take on plum torte, recipe at pdxknitterati.com/2024/09/01/p...
Introducing Scattered Petals, a 2 color brioche cowl featuring assigned pooling petal motifs. Choose 2 skeins of fingering weight yarn, one of which is dyed for assigned pooling. Pattern is 15% off with code ROSES on Ravelry & Payhip thru 7/14/25. Links: pdxknitterati.com/2025/07/06/i...
#knitting
#knitting
July 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Introducing Scattered Petals, a 2 color brioche cowl featuring assigned pooling petal motifs. Choose 2 skeins of fingering weight yarn, one of which is dyed for assigned pooling. Pattern is 15% off with code ROSES on Ravelry & Payhip thru 7/14/25. Links: pdxknitterati.com/2025/07/06/i...
#knitting
#knitting
Coming Monday! Scattered Petals, a brioche bandana cowl, knit in the round with assigned pooling. Sign up for my newsletter by Saturday July 5 to get the launch coupon on Monday July 7! eepurl.com/cniNPX
#knitting 🧶
#knitting 🧶
July 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Coming Monday! Scattered Petals, a brioche bandana cowl, knit in the round with assigned pooling. Sign up for my newsletter by Saturday July 5 to get the launch coupon on Monday July 7! eepurl.com/cniNPX
#knitting 🧶
#knitting 🧶
Re-introducing Honey Bee Mine, a 3 color fingering weight cowl featuring bees and honeycombs. I designed this for @knit_picks in 2023, and now it’s back to me. Use code SWEET for 15% off the pattern on Ravelry and Payhip. Blog post: pdxknitterati.com/2025/06/18/r...
#knitting #pdxknitterati
#knitting #pdxknitterati
June 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Re-introducing Honey Bee Mine, a 3 color fingering weight cowl featuring bees and honeycombs. I designed this for @knit_picks in 2023, and now it’s back to me. Use code SWEET for 15% off the pattern on Ravelry and Payhip. Blog post: pdxknitterati.com/2025/06/18/r...
#knitting #pdxknitterati
#knitting #pdxknitterati
Working on a new design for an upcoming @sweetpaprikadesigns Brioche Skill Builder Box. Starting with simple 2-color brioche in the round, with a little optional excitement later. I’m enjoying knitting with their lovely merino worsted! #knitting
June 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Working on a new design for an upcoming @sweetpaprikadesigns Brioche Skill Builder Box. Starting with simple 2-color brioche in the round, with a little optional excitement later. I’m enjoying knitting with their lovely merino worsted! #knitting
Blocking! Simply Stellar Shawlette, coming soon. It’s really a deep navy, not purple; I’ll catch it in modeled pix later. Also, Yarn Chicken is much more fun when you know you’ll win. I love my scale!
June 16, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Blocking! Simply Stellar Shawlette, coming soon. It’s really a deep navy, not purple; I’ll catch it in modeled pix later. Also, Yarn Chicken is much more fun when you know you’ll win. I love my scale!
4 grams left, time to wrap up this knitting project! Simply Stellar Shawlette, upcoming design.
June 16, 2025 at 12:09 AM
4 grams left, time to wrap up this knitting project! Simply Stellar Shawlette, upcoming design.
Worldwide Knit in Public Day 2025, also No Kings Day, PDX. Places you can knit. I updated my umbrella signage.
June 16, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Worldwide Knit in Public Day 2025, also No Kings Day, PDX. Places you can knit. I updated my umbrella signage.
A favorite summer sweater knit in Dale of Norway Kolibri mercerised cotton, about 15-20 years ago. Still going strong! Yarn long discontinued, pattern lost to time.
#knitting 🧶
#knitting 🧶
June 5, 2025 at 11:56 PM
A favorite summer sweater knit in Dale of Norway Kolibri mercerised cotton, about 15-20 years ago. Still going strong! Yarn long discontinued, pattern lost to time.
#knitting 🧶
#knitting 🧶