Every year, I enjoy the transition to the crisp air of the autumn season. Warm beverages and changing leaves fill the air, and fingerless mitts and a puffy vest become regular staples in my outdoor wardrobe: accessories that provide a bit of extra warmth yet are easily removable for moments of warm sunshine. OFFICE HOURS is a knit fingerless mitt design for my ideal autumn day. Knit in DK weight yarn, these cozy fingerless mitts allow me to easily use a pencil and jot down sketches or notes in one of my many notebooks. This reversible design has classic lines and details, making it a great accessory to tuck in your pockets or gift to a friend..
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YARN
Leading Men Fiber Arts Targhee Twist DK, 66.6% Non-Superwash Targhee, 33.4% Superwash Targhee, 250 yd / 229 m per 100 g, or similar DK weight yarn, 1 skein. www.leadingmenfiberarts.com
147 (176) yd / 134 (161) m
59 (70) g
Sample shown in size 1, colorway Don’t Fear the Reaper
128 yd / 117 m (51 g)
Choose a DK weight wool or wool blend for a piece with a similar structure.
GAUGE & NEEDLES
23 stitches & 29 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in K4, P4 ribbing unstretched and blocked
US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm for magic loop or double-pointed needles or size needed to get gauge
Crochet hook of similar size for tubular cast-on
FINISHED CIRCUMFERENCE
Sizes 1 (2)
7” (8.35”) / 17.8 (21.3) cm
FINISHED LENGTH
Both sizes: 8.5” / 21.6 cm
Adjust length as desired.
TECHNIQUES
Knit, purl, working in the round, increasing stitches. Pattern uses tubular cast-on and bind-off and provides links to PDF and video tutorials.
PATTERN ATTRIBUTES
This written pattern is gender-inclusive and reversible.
EXPLORE ON INSTAGRAM
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Yarn Support: Leading Men Fiber Arts www.leadingmenfiberarts.com
Tech editing: Bronwyn Hahn
Test knitting: Laura G., Laurie J., Kim R., & Claudia W.
From Claudia W.
Very fun pattern and probably the best tutorial I’ve ever seen for the tubular cast-on. The fit is perfect and the way the thumb gusset flows out of the ribbing is just so satisfying!
Claudia W. test knit Office Hours.
From Gwynethnotpaltrow
I really appreciate how organized Shana was with this test knit. The pattern was straightforward to knit, but she was very open and responsive to knitter feedback. It really made the test feel like a collaborative effort.
Gwyneth test knit L’Dor Va Dor Shawl.
From L. Taylor
Love the process and finished product. Will knit this again. Great combination of conversation knitting and some interesting details. Was the perfect vacation project.
L. Taylor test knit Athleisure Cowl.