Where I live, when it’s cold enough for a hat, it is usually cold enough for something serious to keep your neck warm, too. A cowl is my favorite way to keep the warmth in that gap between your coat and hat. I like my cowls to sort of stand up on their own- not need to be held up or messed with. Super bonus if they are wide enough to not leave any room for cold air to get in around back of your coat, too. This shape cowl is my go-to. Knit in a pattern that matches my Sawtooth Mountains Hat pattern, I hope you find it as useful as I do.