Easy As 1-2-3 – Learn How to Crochet with a Free Basic Cowl Pattern with Video Tutorials

Easy as 1-2-3 is an absolute beginners cowl pattern designed to teach you how to crochet! This three color cowl is perfect for those looking to learn how to crochet because it features three of the most commonly used crochet stitches in an order that allows you to build your skills. Each stitch is worked in a different color creating eye catching blocks of color that also help you learn to read your stitches. If you have been wanting to learn to crochet but are looking for more than just a plain design, this pattern is for you!

This design features:

• Three colors of HiKoo® Simplicity

• 1 skein each of your three favorite colors (Shown in colors 36 Silver Hair (A), 09 Aqua Mint (B), 10 Deep Turquoise (C))

• Written Instructions, Charts, and Video Tutorials (which will be released during the CAT)

• Skills you will learn include how to work a chain, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. How to whip stitch, weave in ends, read a crochet pattern, and read a crochet chart.

Skills you will learn include over the course of 4 weeks:

• How to chain

• How to single crochet

• How to half double crochet

• How to double crochet

• How to read crochet patterns

• How to read crochet charts

• How to work flat

• How to change colors

• How to count rows

• How to weave in ends

• How to whip stitch

This free pattern was originally released in 2017 over the course of four weeks:

March 2nd- Week 1
March 9th – Week 2
March 16th – Week 3
March 23rd – Week 4

Now that the complete pattern is available you can follow it at your own pace or host your own 4 week Crochet Along using a similar timeline.

Download the FREE PDF pattern HERE.

Follow along with the videos below.

Week 1

How to Chain

How to Single Crochet

Week 2

How to Half Double Crochet

Week 3

How to Double Crochet

Week 4

How to Whip Stitch and Weave in Ends