Knit with deliciously warm and weighty chunky alpaca yarn, this Simon (snood or cowl) is snug around the neck with a cosy hood that can be worn on the head or slung back over your coat.

Using 10mm circular needles, this is a super quick project which took me a little under two evenings to plan and knit.

Ideal for beginner knitters, and a fun starting point for more seasoned knitters to experiment on and adjust.