Flitting
Spring has arrived, bringing with it a burst of color and the delightful sight of butterflies flitting through the air. Why not celebrate the season by knitting a cheerful pair of butterfly flitting mitts? These cozy mitts are perfect for those spring days when a slight chill still lingers, allowing you to keep your hands warm while showcasing beautiful butterfly motifs.
Skills Required: This pattern is perfect for knitters who are looking to expand their skills! You will need to knit in the round using either double-pointed needles (dpns) or the magic loop technique. It also involves stranded colorwork, which is beginner-friendly, making it an excellent opportunity for those trying it for the first time. You’ll need to read colorwork charts, and you'll also learn essential techniques such as increasing, decreasing, and picking up stitches for the thumb (with a helpful tutorial linked in the pattern).
Materials: To create your colorful butterfly mitts, you will need 80 (90) yards of your main color yarn. We used Drops Alpaca in Teal 2919 for our sample. For contrast colors, you will require 50 (55) yards of contrast color 1 (we chose Drops Alpaca in Dark Lime 2916) and 12 (14) yards of contrast color 2 (we selected Drops Alpaca in Orange 2915). Feel free to substitute other sport-weight yarns that achieve the same tension or gauge. Make sure to have a 3.5mm / US 4 circular needle on hand (whether you’re using magic loop or dpns), a stitch marker, and a tapestry needle to weave in any loose ends.
Sizing: This versatile pattern is available in two sizes: Small/Medium, which fits a hand circumference of 7" to 8", and Medium/Large, perfect for hands measuring 8" to 9". With these mitts, you can easily add a personal touch to your spring wardrobe while also keeping warm during those cool days.
Get ready to embrace the beauty of spring knitting with our butterfly flitting mitts pattern! Perfect as a gift for yourself or a loved one, these stylish mitts will bring joy and warmth into your knitting collection. Start your project today and enjoy the vibrant colors and cozy fit of these delightful mitts!
