Got great idea for Christmas presents. Neck warmers, which is great for me, less to knit for more people. Anyone know of a simple pattern that has a hole in it so the item does not have to go over someones head?
I think this one is awesome…you don’t have to use handspun: Smoke Ring
There’s this one that I just finished knitting:
http://spiritworkblog.typepad.com/photos/stash_buster_ideas_projec/laceyneckwarmer2.html
a few options?
http://www.pretendingsanity.com/knitting_iframe.php?id=26
http://www.tropicalyarns.com/index.cfm?PID=22&ProdID=323
http://www.designsbyromi.com/pages/scrfnkl.html
http://magknits.com/Sept05/patterns/collarme.htm
Since you do not want an neck gaiter, are you looking for a short key-hole scarf kind of look?
I made a key-hole scarf last year, you could easily make it shorter to more “neckwarmer” less scarf.
Also, if you are looking for something a little more girly… the Airy Scarf in Last Minute Knitted Gifts is pretty and quick.
candice
[B]Candice,
That sounds good![/B]
This free pattern of neckwarmer has buttons to close its tube shape. I hope it is a useful addition to all the suggestions this post already gathered.
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall05/PATTflora.html
http://alison.knitsmiths.us/pattern_beginners_scarves.html
http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/scarves/neckwarmer.htm
http://doggedknits.com/?p=144
http://www.tejemanejes.com/pudorosa.html
You should have enough choice to make everyone on your list a different model. 
Jackie