Behold the simple cowl, knit side to side with minimal finishing, a chic take on an old favorite. The perfect accessory to make using a beloved skein This cowl was designed to be knit from a provisional cast on at the back of the neck with a self-folding hem from side to side thereby taking full advantage of Noro Enka as it self stripes vertically for a more flattering line. According to the Noro web site, Enka is Japanese for fireworks, thus the name of this cowl.