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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 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 Lisa M.

Shana’s deigns are addictive. They are easy to follow, look great in all types of yarn (handspun and commercial) , and make great gifts.

Lisa has test knit many Shanalines Designs patterns including L’dor Va Dor Shawl, Tater Tots Bandana, Coexist, and Always Forward Poncho.

February 20, 2026

From Kim R.

I’ve had the pleasure of test knitting Shana’s designs and her creativity never disappoints! Her patterns are interesting and I seem to learn new skills each time. As I’m knitting, my thoughts are always, “well that is clever”! Shana is always available to answer questions during the testing period

Kim has test knit many Shanalines Designs patterns including cowls, hats, and fidget toys.

August 7, 2024