This cowl/neck warmer buttons closed to give the wearer the warmth and snuggle factor of a cowl without the hair and make-up mussing hassle of pulling it on and off over the head, and the freedom to adjust the fit to the weather. In addition, the assymetrical shaping covers the chest, which is often exposed to the cold in other cowl patterns. This is a quick, easy knit with just enough shaping and stitch pattern to keep the project interesting throughout. As a support for beginning knitters, the pattern includes photo tutorial of the pattern stitch.