Sometimes I just need a simple, but chunky, cowl. This one does the trick! The pattern includes two different sizes, just right for around the neck once and tall enough to keep your neck warm (shown in black), or long enough to wrap around twice, but short enough to wear as an infinity scarf (shown in pink). Malabrigo Worsted offers a little bit of volume to the cowl - if you want to substitute yarns, use a singles, felt-able, worsted yarn, or use a heavier weight if you want to use superwash or plied yarn.

It comes together quickly, and the pattern is easy to follow.
You will need to know how to work in the round, knit and purl, and do increases and decreases. The pattern is written out line by line, and charted. Use the one you prefer!