Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
How to crochet the Colin Drew Scarf, an easy C2C crochet scarf worked in DC boxes! There are 4 sizes included so you can make one for everybody in the family.
I found myself one evening looking for a fun, easy project that I could do while cuddling with my cats and watching TV. I knew I wanted it to be a scarf, so I looked at my yarn stash to see what colorway/s I had that would be enough, and this beautiful gray colorway caught my eye. This colorway does have less yardage than most other skeins of Red Heart Super Saver, 236 compared to 364, but I knew 2 would still be plenty for an adult small size.
Colin Drew is an easy crochet line that features double crochet corner to corner boxes. This is a beginner friendly series, and this scarf is a great project to pair with watching your favorite TV show or movie. You don't even have to count boxes if you don't want to! You can use a soft tape measure to measure as you go, and stop at the width and length desired, though I will be providing box counts for each size in the written pattern.
Looking for another easy crochet scarf tutorial? Check out the:
- Brett Haylee Scarf: youtu.be/wLqWwiRPDyU
- Color Block Shay Scarf: youtu.be/6K0ZiJ9rWZQ
You'll need 120 (245, 370, 480) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I used Red Heart Super Saver in the Soapstone colorway for the Adult Small size, a H8/5mm Crochet Hook, a Tapestry Needle to weave in ends and if Gauge is essential or to measure as you go then a Soft Tape Measure.
Material Notes:
I've used Red Heart Super Saver for my scarf, but you can use any worsted weight yarn from your stash - pick your favorite! If the finished size is essential to you, then check your gauge, but if not, then just start crocheting - you can even go up to a #5 chunky weight yarn for an oversized, cozy scarf.
I picked Red Heart Super Saver because I wanted to use yarn that I had in my stash already, and after the first wash, it gets softer and cozier. Some of my other favorite worsted weight yarns for scarves, especially against the wind, are Lion Brand Wool Ease (wool and acrylic blend) and WeCrochet Swish (100% superwash merino wool). They're soft, squishy, warm and hold up so well to wear and tear and machine washing and drying.
Shop Wool Ease (affiliate link): shrsl.com/2bnl2
Shop WeCrochet Swish (affiliate link): shrsl.com/38yuc
If you want to treat yourself to an ergonomic crochet hook, I highly recommend SiennasBowtique on Etsy. Here is the Koi Fish one I'm using in the video (affiliate link): tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
Time Spent:
I worked up the adult small size in just over 3 hours.
Sizes Included:
Toddler, Child, Adult Small & Adult Large
Gauge (Not Essential):
6 Boxes Wide by 6 Boxes Tall = 4 1/4" by 4"
With the nature of this stitch pattern, the easiest way to measure is to do so in pattern. Measure the width (before the border), and this will be about 1/2" smaller than finished width. Same goes for the height. You can easily add or take away boxes as you go.
You can find the free written pattern on my blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2023/08/colin-drew-scarf-free-crochet-pattern.html
Buy the Ad-Free PDF on Etsy (affiliate link): tidd.ly/3E8d2oM
Buy the Ad-Free PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/colin-drew-scarf
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro & Materials
01:59 How to Make a Slip Knot
02:35 How to Crochet a Chain
03:08 Row 1 & How to Double Crochet - US DC
04:23 Row 2
08:27 Row 3
11:45 Row 4
14:01 Overview, How to Count C2C Boxes, Chart for Number of Boxes
15:40 Stop Increasing Width - Continue Increasing Height & Chart for Number of Rows
19:00 Decrease Both Sides Down to 1 Box
21:18 1 Round for Border
26:11 Fasten Off
26:42 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
30:08 Outro
How to crochet the Colin Drew Scarf, an easy C2C crochet scarf worked in DC boxes! There are 4 sizes included so you can make one for everybody in the family.
I found myself one evening looking for a fun, easy project that I could do while cuddling with my cats and watching TV. I knew I wanted it to be a scarf, so I looked at my yarn stash to see what colorway/s I had that would be enough, and this beautiful gray colorway caught my eye. This colorway does have less yardage than most other skeins of Red Heart Super Saver, 236 compared to 364, but I knew 2 would still be plenty for an adult small size.
Colin Drew is an easy crochet line that features double crochet corner to corner boxes. This is a beginner friendly series, and this scarf is a great project to pair with watching your favorite TV show or movie. You don't even have to count boxes if you don't want to! You can use a soft tape measure to measure as you go, and stop at the width and length desired, though I will be providing box counts for each size in the written pattern.
Looking for another easy crochet scarf tutorial? Check out the:
- Brett Haylee Scarf: youtu.be/wLqWwiRPDyU
- Color Block Shay Scarf: youtu.be/6K0ZiJ9rWZQ
You'll need 120 (245, 370, 480) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I used Red Heart Super Saver in the Soapstone colorway for the Adult Small size, a H8/5mm Crochet Hook, a Tapestry Needle to weave in ends and if Gauge is essential or to measure as you go then a Soft Tape Measure.
Material Notes:
I've used Red Heart Super Saver for my scarf, but you can use any worsted weight yarn from your stash - pick your favorite! If the finished size is essential to you, then check your gauge, but if not, then just start crocheting - you can even go up to a #5 chunky weight yarn for an oversized, cozy scarf.
I picked Red Heart Super Saver because I wanted to use yarn that I had in my stash already, and after the first wash, it gets softer and cozier. Some of my other favorite worsted weight yarns for scarves, especially against the wind, are Lion Brand Wool Ease (wool and acrylic blend) and WeCrochet Swish (100% superwash merino wool). They're soft, squishy, warm and hold up so well to wear and tear and machine washing and drying.
Shop Wool Ease (affiliate link): shrsl.com/2bnl2
Shop WeCrochet Swish (affiliate link): shrsl.com/38yuc
If you want to treat yourself to an ergonomic crochet hook, I highly recommend SiennasBowtique on Etsy. Here is the Koi Fish one I'm using in the video (affiliate link): tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
Time Spent:
I worked up the adult small size in just over 3 hours.
Sizes Included:
Toddler, Child, Adult Small & Adult Large
Gauge (Not Essential):
6 Boxes Wide by 6 Boxes Tall = 4 1/4" by 4"
With the nature of this stitch pattern, the easiest way to measure is to do so in pattern. Measure the width (before the border), and this will be about 1/2" smaller than finished width. Same goes for the height. You can easily add or take away boxes as you go.
You can find the free written pattern on my blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2023/08/colin-drew-scarf-free-crochet-pattern.html
Buy the Ad-Free PDF on Etsy (affiliate link): tidd.ly/3E8d2oM
Buy the Ad-Free PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/colin-drew-scarf
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro & Materials
01:59 How to Make a Slip Knot
02:35 How to Crochet a Chain
03:08 Row 1 & How to Double Crochet - US DC
04:23 Row 2
08:27 Row 3
11:45 Row 4
14:01 Overview, How to Count C2C Boxes, Chart for Number of Boxes
15:40 Stop Increasing Width - Continue Increasing Height & Chart for Number of Rows
19:00 Decrease Both Sides Down to 1 Box
21:18 1 Round for Border
26:11 Fasten Off
26:42 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
30:08 Outro
