Infant hat

This hat is very cute, and warm, too! For this hat, I took some ideas from various sites and compiled them together. In the end, I started with a six-stitch circle, and ran increases throughout until the diameter was just about 15 inches, and then ran a few rows of straight hdc with increases, until it hit a suitable length. And then, at the end, I made a silly little flower to attach to the top because I was feeling fancy. Below, I'll give you the basic rundown for this pattern so you can make this hat. Keep in mind that I used a baby-soft yarn, slightly thinner than worsted weight, so the amount of increases you need can be different.

Basic Instructions:
Chain 2. Work 6 HDC in second chain from hook.
Row 2: 2 HDC in each stitch (12 stitches).
Row 3: *1 HDC, 2 HDC in next stitch,* repeat around (18 stitches).
Row 4: *1 HDC in next two stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch,* repeat around (24 stitches).

Contain this increase progression until diameter reaches about 15 inches. Then run HDC across for several rows, then tie off and weave in ends.

I know this pattern isn't much of a pattern, but it's such a versatile accessory. Put your own flair on this cute little hat!

Little Mitts

These cute little mitts are pretty easy to make, although I made a mistake a few times and had to unravel the whole thing. Mostly, I just forgot how to count.
Anyway, I got the pattern for this from The Purl Bee quite some time ago and thought it was perfect. It is designed to fit little ones from three to nine months.
Honestly, they look so cute! It makes me wish I had a little one for these. And the i-cord attached to them is so great, too. I know when I was young, I was always prodding off my gloves, and they always got lost. My mom used to get these long chunks of rope and would sew them into our gloves so we wouldn't lose them so easily. For handmade mitts, this is an elegant solution. This pattern also gave me the opportunity to learn how to make an i-cord, which I've never done before. It turned out to be very easy, and nice and sturdy, too. I highly suggest that, if you want to make these pretty little mitts, head on over to The Purl Bee and make them. You can make a solid pair with striping like hers, or use an already varied yarn like mine, to have a different look.
Either way, whether you make them for a little one you know or for charity, whatever mom you give this to will be glad to have them.