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 mitten in the same colour.

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

Materials
Approx 14 (16, 18) m / 16 (17, 19) yds double knitting yarn in each of two colours.
3.25 mm (UK10, US3) needles, pair
3.75 mm (UK9, US5) dpns, set of four
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 knit flat
Stocking stitch in the round
Increases and decreases