A great beginner pattern, this one-skein cowl will familiarize you with all the basic stitches:

• chain
• slip stitch
• single crochet
• half-double crochet
• double crochet
• triple/treble crochet

Materials:

• Chunky/Bulky #5 Yarn, 115-120 m/127-130 y
• 6.00 mm hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Embroidery needle
• Scissors Optional:
• Stitch markers
• Measuring tape

Abbreviations:
BL = back loop
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
F/O = fasten off
hdc = half-double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
tr = triple or treble crochet