Bernie Sanders — and the mittens he wore to the inauguration — are having a moment, with knitters re-creating the mitts and using the colorwork pattern to inspire other knit garments, from hats to socks to sweaters, and crocheters stitching up Bernie himself, as well as mitts and hats.
Of course cross-stitchers are also getting in on this fibery meme. Here’s a quick run through of the Bernie Sanders cross-stitch patterns I found on Etsy.
Faber Cross Stitch designed this inauguration Bernie pattern with nine colors and 40 x 87 stitches. That’s about 3.75 by 6.125 inches on 14-count fabric.
Bernie is looking pretty grumpy in this design from Stitch Penny, but I think that’s appropriate. As a knitter I particularly love the mittens on this one! It uses 13 colors and is 35 x 72 stitches.
Berlin Auslander Craft has another great pattern with excellent mittens. Or try this one from That Stitch Shop, which has a rather pixelated quality.
Modern Cross Stitcher has this Bernie pattern that uses 11 colors and measures 40 x 85 stitches, or 2.75 by 6 inches on 14-count fabric.
If you’d like a full kit when you stitch your Bernie cross stitch, check out this one from 4 Stitches and Giggles, which includes the fabric and thread along with the pattern (though it does look like Bernie’s mask isn’t covering his nose in this one!).
It’s always impressive to see the different crafter interpretations on trends like this one. I’m also loving seeing the big donations to charities that are happening with patterns and finished pieces, super amazing positive stuff going out into the world!