This cowl is described as a thneed…multi-purpose for keeping warm whatever is cold.
The rib pattern creates a lovely wide rib that is accordion-like, making a high degree of stretch when you need it, and warmth all the time.
The slipped stitches throughout the piece can be used as loops to tie the cowl in various ways: to keep your ears, neck, shoulders, to your whole face warm and cozy…if you live in Atlantic Canada, you are going to need this thneed for versatility, for that is the diet of our weather patterns.