Ethel Weinberg

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.

original designs

Retro Day-Glo Stripe Scarf
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Yarn glows under black light
Bold Braids Cowl
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Dotted Squares Cowl
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Ponderosa Pines Scarf
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Color Block Pop
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Golden Honey Bell Poncho
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Chillin’ Children’s Beanie
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Pure Happiness Wrap
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Linked Diamonds
60 Quick Knit Blanket Squares
Snuggly Comfy Scarf
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Chevron Eyelet Prayer Shawl
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Ocean Depths Wrap
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One Row Möbius
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Turnabout Hat and Scarf Set
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Vice Versa Beanie
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Scalloped Cascades Scarf
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Slip Stitch Baby Blanket
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Zigzag Baby Blanket
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The Ursula Poncho
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Diamond Swirl Cowl
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Tropical Twirl Wrap
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Clouds Of Pluff Blanket
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Braided Striped Mittens
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Optical Tweed Circular Scarf
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Blueberry Patch Neck Warmer
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Super Warm, Super Hat
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Lavender Sunset Wrap
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Rainbow Wrap
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Lusciousness Cowl
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Block 8
Knitterati Afghan
Rachel's Slouchy Foothills Hat
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Diamond Tempest Cowl
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Summer Breeze Cowl
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Lacy Antler Circular Scarf
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Diamond Brocade Cowl
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Peninsula Park Circular Scarf
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Ribbed Stripey Hat
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Very Warm & Soft Slouchy Weekend Hat
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1-Skein Waffle-Rib Fingerless Mitts
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Spring Spirit Shawl
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Moebius, or Infinity, Scarf
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Smocked Unisex Cap
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Slip Stitch Cowl
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1-Skein Neck Warmer
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Child's Slippers/Booties
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Garter-Ridged Cowl
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Cozy Cosy/Cowl
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