
Ethel Weinberg
My love of needle arts began at my mother’s knee and it grew along with the garments I made until time for creativity took a backseat to family life and the workaday world. After 30 years without picking up a needle, my then-15-year-old daughter requested a special Sweet 16 gift (“Mom, you used to knit. Please make me a scarf for my birthday”). I missed knitting!
One scarf led to another. And I started my knitting business, Irene Pechenik Hand Knits (named in honor of my mom, after I inherited her knitting paraphernalia). I showed at craft fairs, was accepted into Brooklyn Artisan’s Gallery, and created accessories for specialty stores. While working on special orders, I derived great satisfaction from creating patterns, and my designing relationship with Cascade Yarns was born.
Many of my patterns are for carry-along projects, created for the subway commuter (myself included). I focus on visually interesting classics with clean lines that are easy to memorize and to pick up and put down. Please check out my Ravelry store for designs and inspiration.
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- Chevron Eyelet Prayer Shawl
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Cascade Yarns® Website

- Turnabout Hat and Scarf Set
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Cascade Yarns® Website

- Optical Tweed Circular Scarf
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Cascade Yarns® Website

- Blueberry Patch Neck Warmer
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Cascade Yarns® Website

- Rachel's Slouchy Foothills Hat
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Irene Pechenik Hand Knits
- Peninsula Park Circular Scarf
- Irene Pechenik Hand Knits
Irene Pechenik Hand Knits

- Classic Warm Mittens--Updated for Texting
- Irene Pechenik Hand Knits
Irene Pechenik Hand Knits
- Soft and Oh-So-Warm Duo: Long Circular Cowl with Matching Hat
- Irene Pechenik Hand Knits
Irene Pechenik Hand Knits

- Very Warm & Soft Slouchy Weekend Hat
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Irene Pechenik Hand Knits
- 1-Skein Waffle-Rib Fingerless Mitts
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Irene Pechenik Hand Knits
- Rhinebeck Riches Reversible Cable Scarf
- Irene Pechenik Hand Knits
Irene Pechenik Hand Knits
- Moebius, or Infinity, Scarf
- Irene Pechenik Hand Knits