My go to accessory from Fall to Spring is this classy Cowl that I wear over my t-shirt as soon as the first Fall chilly evening appears, and under my coat throughout the winter.

I can not rave enough about this simple Cable design and the understated Estonian Braid and lovely i-cord edging. You can also choose to omit the i-cord edging for a rib. Instruction included in the pattern.

Gauge for pattern is worked flat:
R1: k6, p2, k6, p2, k6
R2: p6, k2, p6, k2, p6
worked for 20 rows, unblocked

Piece measures
Neck: 9 inches/23cm
BO edge: 22 inches/56cm
Length: 12 inches/30.5cm