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. 
oohhh they’re both lovely!!
oooh what nice gifties, do you feel all festive now? I got a lil twtich of it there looking at the pressies
Love the alpaca cowl! It looks soft and warm, and the color is fabulous.
Those socks are on my must knit list. I really like the slightly variegated colorway you picked because it’s neither boring nor overwhelming, just right for the pattern, IMHO.