A couple weeks ago I (37/F) landed my first job in a proper office setting (after being unemployed almost a year, so yay me!). I had worked only in the industrial field so far and my work attire was basically jeans and corporate shirts paired with very stylish safety shoes LOL.
I’m in the southern hemisphere and it’s like 80°F outside but my social anxiety is already making me plan for colder weather (hoping I’ll still be employed by then). So I was wondering if you could give me some insight on incorporating handknitted items into my office attire, whether it’s specific patterns or just general recs.
I’d describe the style at work as business very casual because it’s a tech company. Most of my coworkers wear sneakers (women tend to choose ‘dressier’ ones, but guys often wear Vans and Chuck Taylors).
I was thinking of knitting myself a Lulu Slipover to use over shirts and maybe a cardi.
I read somewhere that fingering and sport yarn weight were office appropiate and more bulky yarns were not, is that really so? Are cables ok? Lace?
TIA!
I’m not local to you (so social conventions might be different) but if the dress code is casual I think as long as you don’t go for a pattern that is actually offensive or anti-corporate you will be fine. Even advice like no bulky yarns sounds like it is rather based on traditional office dress, where you would want something that can be worn under a suit jacket.
One thing I would suggest you take into account is how easy to take it off it will be. You won’t control the thermostat so you might find yourself adding/removing layers to maintain comfort. You might also might find yourself wanting something in the summer too, if the site is air conditioned.