This cowl is really simple and easy to crochet.
It’s perfect for beginner’s.
You could certainly leave the buttons off as it is strictly decorative.

Materials needed:

Size H (5 mm) crochet hook
1 Lionbrand Wool-Ease Yarn in color cranberry
Yarn Weight: 4 Medium (Worsted)
Needle
3 Buttons

Stitches Used:

single crochet
half double crochet