This is almost the simplest of simple cowls, designed to get a new knitter comfortably alternating between a knit stitch and a purl stitch. Designed to use up all of a single skein of Berroco Wizard, it makes a long cowl that can be worn scrunched up, or folded over for a doubled (or mock turtleneck) look. A self-striping or gradient yarn will keep the 2x2 ribbing intriguing as the cowl grows.