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Michele Lee Bernstein

@pdxknitterati.bsky.social

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Knitting designer/teacher/author/blogger. Late to this party, but I’m here!

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Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · Jan 12

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

Biscuit the helpful knitting cat,with some brioche knitting. Biscuit is a calico cat.

Calvin the helpful knitting cat, with emotional support chickens Henelope Featherington and Eggatha Crispy. Calvin is an orange tabby cat.

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Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · 2d

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

Two people wearing green knit hats featuring frog eyes

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Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · 2d

Absolutely! I’m getting Kermit vibes!

Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · 6d

You have yarn! I’m planning a worsted weight hat next. Maybe brioche.

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Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · 6d

I can barely keep track of my own small business! Scaling up with frog hats is not my dream…

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Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · 6d

My father-in-law was a law professor, and he kept a pocket Constitution in his briefcase!

Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · 6d

Yes we can! We are all frogs! 🐸

Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · 6d

The eyes have it! I could embroider a nose and/or mouth, but I like minimalist!

Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · 6d

You are very welcome!

Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · 6d

I wrote a pattern to put all the froggy bits together, plus video tutorials for cast on and bind off hints.

Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · 6d

It was great to see you, too! There are generally knitters and artists on Thursday mornings. I can’t commit on a regular basis; I’ve been skipping class!

Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · 6d

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

Flat view of frog hat (bags discontinued)

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Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · 8d

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

bright green super bulky yarn on US 15 circular needle

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Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · 11d

Hi M-R! Nice to see you; I should spend more time over here…

Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · 23d

Bald eagle, Mt Adams in background. View from Sherrard Point, Larch Mountain, Columbia River Gorge on Sunday.

A bald eagle in flight, Mt Adams in the background

Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you! It’s a fun and easy knit. 🧶

Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you!

Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · 29d

That’s going to be beautiful!

Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · 29d

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

Collage of hand knit cowl, assigned pooling fans, and yarn dyed for assigned pooling

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Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · Sep 23

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...

Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · Sep 6

I did try it both ways…for science!

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Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · Sep 6

It was delicious! Plums cut side down lets all the juices go INTO the cake. YUM.

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Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · Sep 5

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...

plum torte, yogurt parfaits, candied bacon, coffee

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Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · Sep 2

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...

Woman holding a purple shawl featuring brioche knitting and assigned pooling stars

Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · Aug 30

My take on plum torte, recipe at pdxknitterati.com/2024/09/01/p...

collage of Italian plums, plum torte unbaked and baked

Michele Lee Bernstein @pdxknitterati.bsky.social · Jul 7

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

Brioche knit cowl featuring assigned pooling petal motifs, and a closeup of the motifs