I was browsing looking for kilt hose, and came across a few patterns- if you know any knitters, we generally love making socks*, and these seem pretty easy!

http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting...n-anderson.htm

http://knitting.about.com/library/blkilthose.htm

I know most knitters love requests for Christmas presents or birthdays, and can customize patterns to some extent.

(*And by we, I don't mean me, I can't turn a heel to save my life!)