A delightful, fast, easy shawl, perfect for gifts. It uses one 400m skein of sock yarn, and is particularly lovely knitted in silk blends, which give a good drape and texture with a bit of luxury. The double-layered edging gives it a different touch.

Fingerless mitts in any sock-weight yarn, with a pattern of paired leaflets and a thumb sprout.

A lightweight, stranded beret with a geometric motif: perfect for using up oddments of fine, 3-ply sock yarn. Keep your floats regular, and you can wear it inside out, too. For a slouchier beret, simply repeat the first triangle motif once or twice more.

From the pattern info:

Inspired by the rippled texture of the sand on one of Scotland’s loveliest beaches, this cosy neckwarmer is designed to withstand the winter winds. The tuck stitch pleats give extra texture, warmth and structure. This is a quick knit in around one skein of heavy aran or chunky weight wool – ideal for a last minute present!