Accessories for babies make great gifts and are quick to knit using small amounts of left-over yarn. These use two shades of DK weight yarn, although you could, of course, knit the whole bootee in the same colour.

Size
To fit baby aged 0-3 (3-6, 6-12) months

Materials
Approx 16 (18, 20) m / 18 (20, 222) yds double knitting yarn in colour A for cuff
Approx 45 (50, 54) m / 49 (54, 60) yds double knitting yarn in colour B for foot
3.25 mm (UK10, US3) needles, pair (optional)
3.25 mm (UK10, US3) dpns, set of four
3.75 mm (UK9, US5) dpns, set of five
Beg of rnd marker (optional)
Tapestry needle

The samples here were made using King Cole Merino Blend DK in shades 46 (Aran) and 1989 (Truffle).

Techniques used
Garter stitch worked flat and in the round
Stocking stitch worked flat and in the round
Increases and decreases
Pick up and knit stitches
Grafting (Kitchener Stitch) garter stitch (optional)