This is a pdf pattern for a gorgeous buttoned cowl by Alana of Never Not Knitting.  A quick knit, using chunky weight yarn, this pattern uses short rows and is perfect for solid, semi-solid, and variegated yarns.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Length: approx 26.5 inches from end to end after blocking

Width: measures approx 10 inches at deepest point of center including unfolded collar.

MATERIALS

Misti Alpaca Chunky [100% Baby Alpaca; 108 yd/99m per 100g skein]; color: 683; 2 skeins or approx 175 yds of a chunky weight alpaca or alpaca blend.

1# US #8/5mm needle

1# US #9/5.5mm needle

Safety pin stitch marker

Tapestry needle

3 medium to large buttons and matching sewing thread

GAUGE

20 sts/32 rows = 4" in garter stitch on size 9 needles or size needed for accurate gauge.