What to knit???

I am basically finished with my Jumping dress (need to attach the button and the loop) and have been lamenting for quite some time over what to knit next. Awhile ago I had this great idea that I would knit things for people for Christmas... Now I'm not so sure if that is a good one! I have a friend who wants socks - but really I think that would take me UNTIL Christmas to finish... hmmm what to make next????