Solaroptera are a pair of fingering weight mitts, with a butterfly motif on the top and a narrower lattice motive on the palm side. Butterflies are often thought to represent transformation, resilience and spiritual growth. The motif is charted only and colorwork experience is recommended for this pattern.

Materials Needed
Approximately 205 yards of fingering weight yarn.
MC = 70 yards
CC = 135 yards

Techniques Used
Knitting in the round
Stranded colourwork
Working from a chart
Thumb gusset - increasing

Gauge
32sts & 34rws per 4” in stranded colorwork

Finished Measurements
7.5” circumference
9” tall