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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 Lynn C.

I have made a couple of Shana’s designs and love them. Her patterns are clear, knit up perfectly and are unique. I always learn something new and enjoy both the process and the final product. I look forward to knitting more of her designs.

Lynn has knit Moduloncho and Coin Flip Hat, and was a test knitter for Side Hustle Wrap (Light).

Lynn C.
October 11, 2022

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.

February 20, 2026

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