Visual Portfolio, Posts & Image Gallery for WordPress
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..

Find full gallery images here.

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 Mary H.

After admiring Shana’s designs for a long time, I was excited to actually knit one of her patterns, and it did not disappoint! I am always interested in new construction and unique knits and this was a pleasure to knit up. Fun, engaging and easy to modify — Shoulder Season is a great pattern!

Mary was a test knitter for Shoulder Season.

Mary H.
October 11, 2022

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.

January 6, 2025

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.

June 3, 2025