Ringtail Lemur mittens.
For more lemurs, also check the Fat Lori out.
Photos by Marit Skavlid (Mitt).
Materials:

Fingering- or sport-weight yarn, about the same 40g (160m) of each black and white.
Circular needles size US 0-2, depending on your gauge / size needed.
Some scrap yarn or stitch holders for the thumb stitches.
Tapestry needle and some yarn for embroidery.

Gauge and size: approximately 36 X 40 = 4” for size S/M; adjust your gauge if you need a different size.