This lovely cowl is knit in the round, and is completely reversible. One side has ridges (as shown in the pictures) and the other side is less textural and features large ridges of purl stitch. It is bulky but not too bulky, and I designed it this way so that it could easily fit underneath a coat. It also looks great worn inside over a sweater. You have the option of making this cowl in two lengths. All of the photos show the cowl in the longer length. I would suggest trying on the cowl as you go, and deciding yourself which length works best for your needs. Lastly, I chose a machine washable acrylic/wool blend yarn that is very affordable for this project.