His Home Office

His Home Office Cardigan and Pullover by Anne Hanson

What Is Being Made

His Home Office is a collection of classic men's and teen boys' cardigans and pullovers designed for everyday wear and remote work. The pattern offers two neckline options—a traditional crewneck and a V-neck—allowing knitters to customize their finished garment. Available in ten sizes ranging from XXS to L and 1X to 5X, this design accommodates a wide range of body types and fits. The garments feature timeless pinstripes and are constructed as midweight pullovers or cardigans, making them versatile pieces suitable for both home office settings and casual everyday wear.

Garment Construction and Techniques

These sweaters are engineered for practical, portable knitting. Each piece is worked separately from hem to neck, allowing knitters to progress through manageable sections rather than working in the round. This construction method makes the project ideal for knitters who prefer working flat or need flexibility in their knitting schedule. The design incorporates saddle shoulders, a classic tailoring technique that provides structure and a refined silhouette.

Finishing is accomplished through seaming and applied neck and button bands. The applied bands—worked separately and sewn to the garment—create a stable, durable fit that maintains its shape through repeated wear and washing. This finishing method ensures the neckline and button bands remain secure and professional-looking over time, contributing to the longevity of the finished garment.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern features classic pinstripe detailing throughout, creating visual interest while maintaining the timeless aesthetic appropriate for professional and casual settings. While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided content, the construction relies on fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate-level knitters.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is designed for DK weight yarn and light worsted alternatives. The designer suggests several specific yarn options, including Bare Naked Wools Kent DK, Stone Soup DK, Better Breakfast DK, Targhee Tango Sport, and Chebris Sport. Additional recommendations include West Yorkshire Spinners Fleece Bluefaced Leicester DK and Countess Ablaze The English Gentleman DK, or any comparable DK or light worsted yarn that matches the pattern gauge.

The sample garments shown were knitted in natural fiber yarns: the crewneck version uses Bare Naked Wools Kent DK in the colorway Tidepool, while the V-neck version features Bare Naked Wools Targhee Tango Sport in Nuevo. These natural fiber choices provide comfort and breathability ideal for extended wear during work-from-home days.

Knitters will need appropriate needles for their chosen yarn weight and the pattern gauge. The pattern emphasizes that substituting yarn and/or needles may result in variations in overall size, drape, or yardage requirements, making gauge checking essential before beginning.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle garment construction. The flat-piece construction and applied finishing techniques provide an accessible introduction to garment shaping and seaming without the complexity of in-the-round construction or intricate colorwork.