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Knitter: Shana
Size 1
Leading Men Fiber Arts Targhee Twist, colorway Don’t Fear the Reaper
Knitter: Shana
Size 1
Leading Men Fiber Arts Targhee Twist, colorway Don’t Fear the Reaper
Knitter: Shana
Size 1
Leading Men Fiber Arts Targhee Twist, colorway Don’t Fear the Reaper
Knitter: Shana
Size 1
Leading Men Fiber Arts Targhee Twist, colorway Don’t Fear the Reaper
Knitter: Shana
Size 1
Leading Men Fiber Arts Targhee Twist, colorway Don’t Fear the Reaper
Knitter: Shana
Size 1
Leading Men Fiber Arts Targhee Twist, colorway Don’t Fear the Reaper
Knitter: Shana
Size 1
Leading Men Fiber Arts Targhee Twist, colorway Don’t Fear the Reaper
Knitter: Kim R.
Size 2
Leading Men Fiber Arts Targhee Twist, colorway Heirloom
Knitter: Claudia W.
Size 1
Knit Picks City Tweed DK, colorway Morning Glory
Knitter: Claudia W.
Size 1
Knit Picks City Tweed DK, colorway Morning Glory
Knitter: Laura G.
Size 1
Rambling Rose Yarn Exquisite Cashmere DK, colorway Rose
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS

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
#OfficeHoursMitts

Yarn Support: Leading Men Fiber Arts  www.leadingmenfiberarts.com
Tech editing: Bronwyn Hahn
Test knitting: Laura G., Laurie J., Kim R., & Claudia W.

From Pam S.

I really appreciate Shana’s attention to detail in each of her patterns, and also across the scope of her patterns. There are certain things I can count on from a Shanalines pattern, whether it’s a garment, coffee cozy or fidget toy: The directions will be clear, the design will be innovative, and the thing WILL fit! Her modular knits are good on everybody, and they are also really fun to make! As a bonus, Shana is very interactive and fun to knit with! I’ve had the chance to spend time with her at a couple of events, and I always leave her side smiling!

If you are hedging about one of the shanalines patterns, and you happen to see her at an event, she may even take off that beautiful sweater she’s wearing (with a tank top underneath, of course) to let you see how it works on you, or to point out a specific stitch detail. And if you have questions while you’re knitting, just reach out. She is always ready with a thoughtful answer that makes sense. I always look forward to seeing what pattern will come out next!

Pam has been to Zombie Knitpocalypse 2021 and 2022. She has knit many Shanalines Designs patterns including PB Sandwich Hat and Recalibrate, and has test knit Semantics, Peapod Marble Fidget Toy, Textured Marble Fidget Toy, Modular Coffee Cup Cozy and Shoulder Season.

Pam S.
October 9, 2022

From Azariah’s Fibre Arts

I met Shana for the first time at an in-person event in early 2020, before the world shut down. She was at a small fiber festival sharing one of her new designs and her story about being an architect who now designs modular knitting patterns. I was hooked. I have tested for her, met her again multiple times and asked her questions about the industry and designing. She is a down to earth fun person. She is also honest and helpful. If you have a chance to work one of her patterns I highly recommend it! Some of the construction is a bit outside the box, but totally worth the effort. Just take it one step at a time and wait until you’re alone to concentrate if needed. Once you get it, you’ve got it! Thank you Shana for making fun knit patterns and sharing them!

Azariah’s Fibre Arts has test knit many Shanalines Designs patterns including Cohenside Cowl (DK), Air Hugs Wrap, and Turnover.

August 27, 2024

From Rebecca F.

I’ve tested multiple patterns for Shana and they’re always already well-written and well thought out before we see the testing version. She’s very responsive with answers to questions and clearly cares about making patterns accessible to knitters of all skill levels, budgets, and bodies. I love the way her patterns flow and present a canvas for your creativity and individuality.

Rebecca has knit many Shanalines Designs patterns, and test knit Space Positive Wrap, Upstanding Hat, Adulthood and Side Hustle Wrap (Light).

Rebecca F.
October 11, 2022