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
Sweet crochet trim on my Country Cat tee! Details in blog post, link in comments. #knitandcrochet
September 10, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Sweet crochet trim on my Country Cat tee! Details in blog post, link in comments. #knitandcrochet
Birthday dinner at @the_malarkey_pdx on Saturday. Fun atmosphere, good drinks, good food. Service was a little rushed, though. Otherwise, a fun scene. Obligatory knit content: I’m wearing my Ranunculus sweater! #knitting
September 8, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Birthday dinner at @the_malarkey_pdx on Saturday. Fun atmosphere, good drinks, good food. Service was a little rushed, though. Otherwise, a fun scene. Obligatory knit content: I’m wearing my Ranunculus sweater! #knitting
Birthday sale! 29 again? Well, no, but all patterns in my Ravelry shop are 29% off with code 29ENCORE today through September 12, 2026. Happy knitting to you! Link in comments.
#knitting
#knitting
September 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Birthday sale! 29 again? Well, no, but all patterns in my Ravelry shop are 29% off with code 29ENCORE today through September 12, 2026. Happy knitting to you! Link in comments.
#knitting
#knitting
Looking for test knitters for this assigned pooling half-pi shawl! It’s knit with 2 skeins of fingering weight yarn, one of which is dyed for assigned pooling. Message me your email addy if you’re interested in test knitting, and I’ll email you the details.
#knitting
#knitting
September 4, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Looking for test knitters for this assigned pooling half-pi shawl! It’s knit with 2 skeins of fingering weight yarn, one of which is dyed for assigned pooling. Message me your email addy if you’re interested in test knitting, and I’ll email you the details.
#knitting
#knitting
It’s mid-August, and my thoughts are turning to autumn. Hello Brioche is a collection of accessories from my book, Brioche Knit Love. Get an individual pattern or all 3 in an ebook on Ravelry! Use coupon code HIYA for 15% off. See blog post for more options, link in comments.
August 18, 2026 at 7:17 PM
It’s mid-August, and my thoughts are turning to autumn. Hello Brioche is a collection of accessories from my book, Brioche Knit Love. Get an individual pattern or all 3 in an ebook on Ravelry! Use coupon code HIYA for 15% off. See blog post for more options, link in comments.
I’ve knit four sweaters since June! I gave one to my friend (too long), but 3 are now in my wardrobe. Blog post: pdxknitterati.com/2026/08/09/l...
#knitting
#knitting
August 15, 2026 at 4:45 AM
I’ve knit four sweaters since June! I gave one to my friend (too long), but 3 are now in my wardrobe. Blog post: pdxknitterati.com/2026/08/09/l...
#knitting
#knitting
A little knitting while away in Astoria, Oregon last week. Travelogue blog post: pdxknitterati.com/2026/08/13/g...
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#knitting
August 15, 2026 at 4:42 AM
A little knitting while away in Astoria, Oregon last week. Travelogue blog post: pdxknitterati.com/2026/08/13/g...
#knitting
#knitting
Saturday vibe: warm scones with ginger plum bourbon jam. Scone recipe in this blog post: pdxknitterati.com/2026/07/30/r...
August 1, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Saturday vibe: warm scones with ginger plum bourbon jam. Scone recipe in this blog post: pdxknitterati.com/2026/07/30/r...
Ginger plum bourbon jam, sunshine in a jar. ‘Tis the season!
July 15, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Ginger plum bourbon jam, sunshine in a jar. ‘Tis the season!
FO! This is the Luminos Tee by Yamagara. Super clever and interesting knit. It starts with the bottom side triangles flat, and then it’s knit in the round. Like a fun puzzle! Blog post on swatching and blocking: pdxknitterati.com/2026/07/05/o...
July 8, 2026 at 8:52 PM
FO! This is the Luminos Tee by Yamagara. Super clever and interesting knit. It starts with the bottom side triangles flat, and then it’s knit in the round. Like a fun puzzle! Blog post on swatching and blocking: pdxknitterati.com/2026/07/05/o...
Trillium Path is an ode to spring wildflower hikes! It features simple assigned pooling flowers and eyelet stripes in fingering weight yarn.
Use code THRICE for 15% off pattern on Ravelry & Payhip through 7/21/26.
#knitting #shawlknitting #assignedpooling
Use code THRICE for 15% off pattern on Ravelry & Payhip through 7/21/26.
#knitting #shawlknitting #assignedpooling
July 7, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Trillium Path is an ode to spring wildflower hikes! It features simple assigned pooling flowers and eyelet stripes in fingering weight yarn.
Use code THRICE for 15% off pattern on Ravelry & Payhip through 7/21/26.
#knitting #shawlknitting #assignedpooling
Use code THRICE for 15% off pattern on Ravelry & Payhip through 7/21/26.
#knitting #shawlknitting #assignedpooling
Hi Ho Helix! New pattern featuring fun jogless stripes in the round, 2 or 3 color. Pattern available on Ravelry & Payhip. Use code STRIPED for 15% off thru June 30.
#knitting #helixknitting
#knitting #helixknitting
June 23, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Hi Ho Helix! New pattern featuring fun jogless stripes in the round, 2 or 3 color. Pattern available on Ravelry & Payhip. Use code STRIPED for 15% off thru June 30.
#knitting #helixknitting
#knitting #helixknitting
Learn the secret of jogless helix stripes and garter stitch in the round with me! Only a few spots left in Saturday’s class at @foryarnssake in Beaverton, June 20. Pattern soon.
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#knitting
June 18, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Learn the secret of jogless helix stripes and garter stitch in the round with me! Only a few spots left in Saturday’s class at @foryarnssake in Beaverton, June 20. Pattern soon.
#knitting
#knitting
True vacation knitting for a designer: Knitting someone else’s pattern! Luminos Tee by @yamagara and yarn by @yarn_snob_keith is a perfect pairing. Blog link in profile. #knitting
June 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM
True vacation knitting for a designer: Knitting someone else’s pattern! Luminos Tee by @yamagara and yarn by @yarn_snob_keith is a perfect pairing. Blog link in profile. #knitting
Ooooh, beads!
Sign up for our Skill Builder yarn club by June 15 to get the beaded knitting box!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/products/yar...
#Knitsky #BeadedKnitting #YarnClub 🧶
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/products/yar...
#Knitsky #BeadedKnitting #YarnClub 🧶
June 15, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Ooooh, beads!
Introducing Effervescent, a shawl featuring 2 color brioche and assigned pooling bubbles. Knit with 2 skeins of fingering weight yarn, one of which is dyed for assigned pooling. Pattern is 15% off through June 19 with code FIZZY on Ravelry and Payhip. Blog post: pdxknitterati.com/2026/06/12/i...
June 12, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Introducing Effervescent, a shawl featuring 2 color brioche and assigned pooling bubbles. Knit with 2 skeins of fingering weight yarn, one of which is dyed for assigned pooling. Pattern is 15% off through June 19 with code FIZZY on Ravelry and Payhip. Blog post: pdxknitterati.com/2026/06/12/i...
Jogless joy! I’m teaching helix knitting at @foryarnssake in Beaverton OR on Saturday 6/20. Learn the secret to jogless stripes with me!
#knittingclass #helixknitting
#knittingclass #helixknitting
June 5, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Jogless joy! I’m teaching helix knitting at @foryarnssake in Beaverton OR on Saturday 6/20. Learn the secret to jogless stripes with me!
#knittingclass #helixknitting
#knittingclass #helixknitting
Coming soon: Trillium Path, an assigned pooling shawlette with eyelet accents. I knit mine with @achickthatknitz Singles Fingering, so lovely. Looking for a few test knitters!
#knitting
#knitting
May 23, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Coming soon: Trillium Path, an assigned pooling shawlette with eyelet accents. I knit mine with @achickthatknitz Singles Fingering, so lovely. Looking for a few test knitters!
#knitting
#knitting
I’m teaching entrelac for Modern Daily Knitting online, June 26. Links and more info in blog post: pdxknitterati.com/2026/05/22/l...
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#knitting
May 22, 2026 at 11:56 PM
I’m teaching entrelac for Modern Daily Knitting online, June 26. Links and more info in blog post: pdxknitterati.com/2026/05/22/l...
#knitting
#knitting
Choose your look with the Staghorn Cowl Hat, a convertible brioche knit. This piece was designed for @sweetpaprikadesigns Brioche Skill Builder Box, for learning to knit brioche rib, and brioche increases and decreases. Pattern is available through Ravelry and Payhip. #knitting
May 21, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Choose your look with the Staghorn Cowl Hat, a convertible brioche knit. This piece was designed for @sweetpaprikadesigns Brioche Skill Builder Box, for learning to knit brioche rib, and brioche increases and decreases. Pattern is available through Ravelry and Payhip. #knitting
New single skein assigned pooling design project on the needles. Yarn is @achickthatknitz Singles Fingering in From Paris with Love. Swoon.
#knitting #assignedpooling #singleskein
#knitting #assignedpooling #singleskein
May 4, 2026 at 2:59 PM
New single skein assigned pooling design project on the needles. Yarn is @achickthatknitz Singles Fingering in From Paris with Love. Swoon.
#knitting #assignedpooling #singleskein
#knitting #assignedpooling #singleskein
Effervescent is a fingering weight brioche shawl that also features assigned pooling bubbles! Looking for test knitters; is that you? I knit mine with @achickthatknitz Singles Fingering
#knitting
#knitting
April 28, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Effervescent is a fingering weight brioche shawl that also features assigned pooling bubbles! Looking for test knitters; is that you? I knit mine with @achickthatknitz Singles Fingering
#knitting
#knitting
Oh Portland, you’re so weird!
April 16, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Oh Portland, you’re so weird!