cowl with drawstring

Here is a "Cowl with drawstring" I made from the Loop-d-Loop pattern. I didn't check my gauge, and it turns out I was off. Mine is 12 st / 16 rows = 4inch, the correct gauge is 10/12. I am giving it to a skinny friend, but had to try it on miss Z first. It is not soft enough for her, but terribly cute. I am thinking about getting some softer yarn and making one for her.