Because Diane is escaping the cold weather and going back to Australia for Christmas, we had an early gift exchange yesterday. 
I gave her these:
Pattern: Fancy Silk Sock for a Child of 5 or 6 years from Knitting Vintage Socks
Yarn: Middle Earth Yarns Luxury Superwash Merino (360yds per 100g), “Devil in Blue Jeans” colourway
Needles: 2.25mm Susan Bates Silvalume dpns
and she gave me this:
It’s the snuggliest alpaca cowl imaginable and in the best colour. And just so I don’t get chilly while she’s sunning herself on the beach. Very thoughtful. 
