A symbol of transformation, dragonflies typically spend the first few years of their lives underwater as aquatic nymphs, and undergo a series of molts before their final emergence as winged adults. The Aeshna Mitts pattern borrows its name from a genus of dragonflies and is inspired by this process of transition — rising from a prior stage of life and assuming a new form.

This pattern may be knit in solid colors or by pairing a solid and gradient yarn, emphasizing the transformational nature of the subject. The intricate stranded design on the back of each mitt wraps around to meet a chevron pattern on the palm side. This pattern is recommended for knitters who have experience with stranded knitting, reading charts, and knitting in the round. The solid color sample was knit in KnitPicks Palette (100% Peruvian Highland Wool) in colorways Finnley Heather and Clematis Heather. The gradient sample was knit with KnitPicks Palette in colorway Oyster Heather paired with two Freia Fibers Ombré Fingering Minikins (100% US Merino) in colorway Vertigo.

Materials

• Approximately 115 yards or 25g of Main Color (dragonfly) in KnitPicks Palette, or fingering/sock weight yarn of your choice
• Approximately 115 yards or 25g of Contrast Color (background) in KnitPicks Palette, or two Freia Fibers Ombré Fingering Minikins (107 yards and 25g each), or fingering/sock weight yarn of your choice
• US size 1 (2.25mm) DPNs or circular needle for Magic Loop method or size required to get gauge
• Darning needle and waste yarn
• Optional stitch marker

Size and finished measurements: Women’s size medium, approximately 9.5 inches (24cm) long and 7.5 inches (19cm) in circumference after blocking.

This pattern was tech edited by Katharine A. Seaman

Errata: The original version of the pattern was missing an increase stitch in row 22 of the Left Mitt chart on page 5. This error is corrected in the updated PDF.