The first one is based on my lacy mohair scarf. Exactly the same pattern, different yarn. It's a super-soft eyelash yarn, done for a friend who is allergic to wool. Looks quite different when both all one colour, and not as able to see the stitches. But is it ever soft! Note that the colour looks completely different in different lightings. The first, where it's only just started, looks closer to the proper colour.
The next is something I've been working on for a long time, and as I worked through it, it seemed to suit a particular friend. From a pattern bought from My Little CityGirl, I mixed up the colours, and used a linen/cotton blend. And learned that linen can be very difficult on the fingers to work with. I'll think more carefully on whether it's necessary to use linen next time. :) It's not perfect; I switched hook sizes by one half part way through without realising. And it's going to be a pain to block. But I'm rather pleased with how it turned out!
One more present to go before turning attention to xmas presents...
