This pattern was first published as part of Twisted’s Head to Toe Club in August, 2012.

Skill level: Intermediate (thumb gusset, lacework, inserting correct pattern row).

Notions: Four 1⁄4”- 1⁄2” or so buttons, tapestry needle, waste yarn.

Yardage note: 200 yards in EACH of two colors.

My favorite outdoor flowers are lilies – colorful and bold yet delicate and detailed. And my very favorite type of them might be the Daylily, which is a broad term for members of the Hemerocallis genus. The name comes from the Greek words ἡμέρα (hēmera) “day” and καλός (kalos) “beautiful”. Daylilies are perennials, but each ephemeral flower lasts only 24 hours or so before it fades and is replaced by a fresh blossom. The result is a plant that looks different every day and blooms all summer.

Daylilies are often two-toned, and have queues of buds extending down the stem waiting for their moment of glory. Both elements translate into these two-layer lace- weight mitts. Each layer can be worn separately, but together they shine. Buttons at the cuff make a bold and detailed accessory sure to be a… ahem… perennial favorite.

PATTERN REVISIONS
Version 12/4/12 - stockinette mitt co numbers should be 50 56 sts. Clarified rcpr in more detail.

Version 12/9/13 - Plain Mitt, Thumb Gusset, Round 5 should say “Round 5 and all other ODD-numbered rounds” (not even-numbered). Lace Mitt, Thumb Gusset, after Round 1 the stitch counts should be 47 53. Put the plain mitt instructions before the lace mitt instructions, along with a note that it’s a good idea to work the plain ones first to get a sense for the construction before tackling the lace motif in addition.