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.
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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 Cathy A.
I love Shana’s pattern designs. I have knit at least eight different patterns (some multiple times). The patterns have unique construction and are easy to follow. Shana responds to any questions in a very timely manor. She is always very positive and wants to make sure you are comfortable knitting her designs.
The Modular Bento Bag is such a fun, quick knit! The directions are easy to follow. You can’t stop at making just one. Try all four sizes. Makes a great gift bag.
Cathy has knit and test knit many Shanalines Designs patterns including Seeking Balance, Moduloncho, Recalibrate, Semantics, Side Hustle Wrap (Light), Switching Stirpes Hat, and Modular Bento Bag.
From Lisa M.
Testing the Coexist Cowl was a pleasure. The pattern was easy to follow and communication with Shana was terrific. All questions were answered promptly and professionally.
Lisa test knit Coexist.
From Adrian S.
This top was a joy to test and I appreciate all your work in cultivating an inclusive test knitting group. ❤️
Adrian was a test knitter for Shoulder Season.