I am going to see some of my oldest and dearest friends soon and meet some new ones too ;-)) I am making this project for my trip.
I love this song from Toy Story about friendship. Makes me watery eye each time I hear it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_284Y8Wu7c

11.03.12 This was a very easy and enjoyable project to knit. The cowl got a lot of wear when I was in Minsk, Belarus few weeks ago. I found it much more comfortable to wear over coat then any shawls or scarfs. It kept me very warm :-)) It is even came very useful when picking up apples at my friend’s yard during my visit ;-))
I will type up a pattern and make it available shortly :-) It is very simple slipped stitch pattern, but maybe someone will find it useful. A cowl like that is a great way to use up leftover yarn :-)
The cowl is very wide. I am wearing it folded in half lengthwise in the pictures.