Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
What's in WIP bin #1?
00:00 Grab your WIP, a cup of coffee and let's hang out!
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| GIVEAWAY | 05:15
There will be 2 winners – each will receive a Premium 18″ Pillow Form.
I included several ways to enter via the Rafflecopter on my EyeLoveKnots blog: eyeloveknots.com/2023/08/free-throw-pillow-crochet-patterns.html
To be entered in the giveaway, you only need to complete one task, but the more you do, the better your chances. Many of them you can come back and do again once a day! Last time to enter will be Sunday 08/27/23 at 11:59pm EST.
| YARNS |
- Emma's Washable Worsted: fourpurls.com/shop/yarn/worsted/emmas-yarn-washable-worsted-wool-2
- WeCrochet Dishie: shrsl.com/39dmw
- Emma's Comfy Cotton DK: fourpurls.com/shop/yarn/dk/emmas-yarn-comfy-cotton-dk
- Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick n Quick: shrsl.com/2c6sk
- WeCrochet Swish: shrsl.com/38yuc
- RHSS = Red Heart Super Saver
| WIPS |
06:47 - Haylee Rectangle Shawl - Emma's Yarn Washable Worsted in Set Sail
07:59 - Little Ghost - RHSS in White
- Pi & Pippi the Octopi: eyeloveknots.com/2018/04/pi-pippi-octopi-free-crochet-pattern.html
08:54 - The View Outside Afghan - RHSS in Buff & White
- Through the Window Mini Stocking: youtu.be/jWdOucz0by4
11:49 - Remi Cosmetic Bag - WeCrochet Dishie in Swan, Mushroom & Begonia (?)
- Remi Clutch: youtube.com/watch?v=12dayIWCH1w
- Plastic Canvas Ice Cream Cone - 7 Mesh Canvas & Red Heart Super Saver in Soft White & Coffee
14:32 - Buffalo Plaid Wall Hanging - RHSS in White, Black, Cherry Red and Burgundy
15:22 - Chunky Twisted Taryn Earwarmer - RHSS in Shocking Pink
15:43 - Taurus Wall Hanging - Yarn Bee Velvety Smooth Sparkle Yarn in Black & Yarn Bee Velvety Smooth Aran Yarn in White
- Taurus Afghan Square by Blackstone Designs, Free Crochet Pattern: blackstone-designs.com/free-patterns/astrology-afghan-taurus-square
- Astrology Afghan: blackstone-designs.com/astrology-afghan-free-crochet-pattern
17:24 - Colin Harper Afghan Square: youtube.com/watch?v=KRkuZSN6j1k
- Colin Harper Throw Pillow - RHSS in Buff and Soft White: youtube.com/watch?v=6ohGqAJTXRw&t=186s
18:24 - Tunisian Tank Top - Emma's Comfy Cotton DK in Set Sail
19:52 - The View Outside Throw Pillow - RHSS in Black, Spring Green & Dark Orchid
21:15 - Gia Shadow Box: youtu.be/Uo1DMuTZknc
- Whimsical Pumpkin - #10 Crochet Thread: youtu.be/t1RtGrusWtg
- Buffalo Plaid Shay Coaster: youtu.be/gzminNRMF8k
23:48 - Embroidery Hoop Ornament - Lily Sugar n Cream in Ecru
24:32 - C2C Leprechaun Coaster - WeCrochet Dishie in Jalapeno, Black & Bumblebee
- C2C Santa Coaster: youtu.be/aDAzw0wdPRI
25:18 - Plastic Canvas Letters - 7 Mesh Canvas & Red Heart Super Saver
25:47 - Gia Ornament: youtu.be/fy7VbniQI5A
27:18 - 2 Round Granny Squares - youtu.be/8SVdZ1dUvmY
- WeCrochet Dishie in Azure, Clementine & White
27:59 - Sloth - RHSS in Coffee: maplewoodroad.com/crochet-sloth
28:34 - The View Outside Washcloth - WeCrochet Dishie in Fox, White & Bumblebee
29:11 - Through the Window Potholder - WeCrochet Dishie in Azure, Navy & Clarity
- Through the Window Washcloths: youtu.be/LX8O4QNT8KU
31:00 - Through the Window Elf Hat - RHSS in Cherry Red & White
32:07 - Christmas Theme - Emma's Comfy Cotton DK in Set Sail, Volume, Driftwood, Whisper, Freshly Cut
| FINISHED PROJECTS |
36:00 - Taryn Throw Pillow - RHSS in Aran Fleck: youtu.be/m_iJY6B_DiY
37:11 - Colin Drew Scarf - RHSS in Soapstone: youtu.be/XhmYi3sIHpA
37:55 - Color Block Shay Scarf - RHSS: youtu.be/6K0ZiJ9rWZQ
38:36 - Grace Tinley Cowl: youtu.be/84ntheODWjg
- Grace Tinley Infinity Scarf: youtu.be/MYvDoG1BqXw
- Emma's Yarn Washable Worsted in Freshly Cut
40:26 - Super Chunky Twisted Taryn Earwarmer - Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick n Quick: youtu.be/WGaghpGzMno
42:02 - Selene Beanie - WeCrochet Swish: youtu.be/Gu1Er4mrEgo
43:27 - Granny Square Baby Blanket - Bernat Blanket Yarn
- Twisted Through the Window Earwarmer: eyeloveknots.com/2020/10/twisted-through-the-window-earwarmer-free-crochet-pattern-in-4-sizes.html
45:03 - Pumpkin Wreath: youtu.be/dxCv_5-hGM8
46:35 - Granny Square Baby Blanket - Bernat Blanket Yarn
- Let's Crochet Some Scarves Volume One: ravelry.com/patterns/sources/lets-crochet-some-scarves-vol-1
- Volume One Afghan Square: youtu.be/ziNBjnxBkAk
49:30 Looking Forward & Outro
What's in WIP bin #1?
00:00 Grab your WIP, a cup of coffee and let's hang out!
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase by clicking on them, I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
OnRockwoodLaneShop - Coupon YCCOFFEEPOD1 for 15% off, through end of day EST 08/27/23:
- Instagram: instagram.com/onrockwoodlaneshop
- eBay Shop: ebay.com/str/onrockwoodlaneshop
- Etsy Shop: tidd.ly/3QXKG8r
| GIVEAWAY | 05:15
There will be 2 winners – each will receive a Premium 18″ Pillow Form.
I included several ways to enter via the Rafflecopter on my EyeLoveKnots blog: eyeloveknots.com/2023/08/free-throw-pillow-crochet-patterns.html
To be entered in the giveaway, you only need to complete one task, but the more you do, the better your chances. Many of them you can come back and do again once a day! Last time to enter will be Sunday 08/27/23 at 11:59pm EST.
| YARNS |
- Emma's Washable Worsted: fourpurls.com/shop/yarn/worsted/emmas-yarn-washable-worsted-wool-2
- WeCrochet Dishie: shrsl.com/39dmw
- Emma's Comfy Cotton DK: fourpurls.com/shop/yarn/dk/emmas-yarn-comfy-cotton-dk
- Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick n Quick: shrsl.com/2c6sk
- WeCrochet Swish: shrsl.com/38yuc
- RHSS = Red Heart Super Saver
| WIPS |
06:47 - Haylee Rectangle Shawl - Emma's Yarn Washable Worsted in Set Sail
07:59 - Little Ghost - RHSS in White
- Pi & Pippi the Octopi: eyeloveknots.com/2018/04/pi-pippi-octopi-free-crochet-pattern.html
08:54 - The View Outside Afghan - RHSS in Buff & White
- Through the Window Mini Stocking: youtu.be/jWdOucz0by4
11:49 - Remi Cosmetic Bag - WeCrochet Dishie in Swan, Mushroom & Begonia (?)
- Remi Clutch: youtube.com/watch?v=12dayIWCH1w
- Plastic Canvas Ice Cream Cone - 7 Mesh Canvas & Red Heart Super Saver in Soft White & Coffee
14:32 - Buffalo Plaid Wall Hanging - RHSS in White, Black, Cherry Red and Burgundy
15:22 - Chunky Twisted Taryn Earwarmer - RHSS in Shocking Pink
15:43 - Taurus Wall Hanging - Yarn Bee Velvety Smooth Sparkle Yarn in Black & Yarn Bee Velvety Smooth Aran Yarn in White
- Taurus Afghan Square by Blackstone Designs, Free Crochet Pattern: blackstone-designs.com/free-patterns/astrology-afghan-taurus-square
- Astrology Afghan: blackstone-designs.com/astrology-afghan-free-crochet-pattern
17:24 - Colin Harper Afghan Square: youtube.com/watch?v=KRkuZSN6j1k
- Colin Harper Throw Pillow - RHSS in Buff and Soft White: youtube.com/watch?v=6ohGqAJTXRw&t=186s
18:24 - Tunisian Tank Top - Emma's Comfy Cotton DK in Set Sail
19:52 - The View Outside Throw Pillow - RHSS in Black, Spring Green & Dark Orchid
21:15 - Gia Shadow Box: youtu.be/Uo1DMuTZknc
- Whimsical Pumpkin - #10 Crochet Thread: youtu.be/t1RtGrusWtg
- Buffalo Plaid Shay Coaster: youtu.be/gzminNRMF8k
23:48 - Embroidery Hoop Ornament - Lily Sugar n Cream in Ecru
24:32 - C2C Leprechaun Coaster - WeCrochet Dishie in Jalapeno, Black & Bumblebee
- C2C Santa Coaster: youtu.be/aDAzw0wdPRI
25:18 - Plastic Canvas Letters - 7 Mesh Canvas & Red Heart Super Saver
25:47 - Gia Ornament: youtu.be/fy7VbniQI5A
27:18 - 2 Round Granny Squares - youtu.be/8SVdZ1dUvmY
- WeCrochet Dishie in Azure, Clementine & White
27:59 - Sloth - RHSS in Coffee: maplewoodroad.com/crochet-sloth
28:34 - The View Outside Washcloth - WeCrochet Dishie in Fox, White & Bumblebee
29:11 - Through the Window Potholder - WeCrochet Dishie in Azure, Navy & Clarity
- Through the Window Washcloths: youtu.be/LX8O4QNT8KU
31:00 - Through the Window Elf Hat - RHSS in Cherry Red & White
32:07 - Christmas Theme - Emma's Comfy Cotton DK in Set Sail, Volume, Driftwood, Whisper, Freshly Cut
| FINISHED PROJECTS |
36:00 - Taryn Throw Pillow - RHSS in Aran Fleck: youtu.be/m_iJY6B_DiY
37:11 - Colin Drew Scarf - RHSS in Soapstone: youtu.be/XhmYi3sIHpA
37:55 - Color Block Shay Scarf - RHSS: youtu.be/6K0ZiJ9rWZQ
38:36 - Grace Tinley Cowl: youtu.be/84ntheODWjg
- Grace Tinley Infinity Scarf: youtu.be/MYvDoG1BqXw
- Emma's Yarn Washable Worsted in Freshly Cut
40:26 - Super Chunky Twisted Taryn Earwarmer - Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick n Quick: youtu.be/WGaghpGzMno
42:02 - Selene Beanie - WeCrochet Swish: youtu.be/Gu1Er4mrEgo
43:27 - Granny Square Baby Blanket - Bernat Blanket Yarn
- Twisted Through the Window Earwarmer: eyeloveknots.com/2020/10/twisted-through-the-window-earwarmer-free-crochet-pattern-in-4-sizes.html
45:03 - Pumpkin Wreath: youtu.be/dxCv_5-hGM8
46:35 - Granny Square Baby Blanket - Bernat Blanket Yarn
- Let's Crochet Some Scarves Volume One: ravelry.com/patterns/sources/lets-crochet-some-scarves-vol-1
- Volume One Afghan Square: youtu.be/ziNBjnxBkAk
49:30 Looking Forward & Outro






![Corner to Corner Crochet Blanket Chunky Yarn | Chunky Colin Drew Afghan | EyeLoveKnots
How to crochet the Chunky Colin Drew Afghan, an easy C2C crochet afghan worked in DC boxes and chunky weight yarn [actually two strands of worsted weight yarn held together]! 12 sizes included.
Worked in chunky weight yarn, this fun and easy C2C afghan works up fairly quickly, and is the perfect piece to add to your living room, bedroom or kids room. If you go the same route as I did, and use two strands of worsted weight yarn held together, this is a great project to marl with - that means hold a strand of two different colors together to create a fun colorway of their own.
Colin Drew is an easy crochet line that features double crochet corner to corner boxes. This is a beginner friendly series, and this afghan 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.
Matching Pieces for Your Home:
- Colin Drew Coasters: https://youtu.be/-QqM4aV0uQY
- Colin Drew Mug Rug: https://youtu.be/PCZjJ8yhjlw
- Colin Drew Washcloths (6 sizes): https://youtu.be/aSvvh43bk1M
- Colin Drew Hand Towel (3 sizes): https://youtu.be/DeiiLIfj_cQ
Note: This post contains affiliate links.
Youll need 175 (275, 800, 2025, 3050, 4500, 7050, 14225, 19875, 23175, 26700, 27675) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I used Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Soft White, a M13/9mm Crochet Hook, a Tapestry Needle to weave in ends and if Gauge is essential to you or to measure as you go then a Soft Tape Measure.
Material Notes:
I’ve used Red Heart Super Saver for my afghan because I love the durability for wear and tear and machine washing and drying, plus the wide range of colors and how affordable it is, but you can use any worsted weight (doubled) or chunky weight (single strand) yarn from your stash – pick your favorite! I used two strands held together for my afghan, but you could use one strand of a chunky weight #5 yarn.
Another favorite worsted weight yarn of mine that would be perfect for an afghan is Lion Brand Wool Ease - its a soft, squishy wool and acrylic blend that also holds up well to wear and tear and machine washing and drying. They have a similar chunky yarn that would also be perfect called Hue + Me.
Using chunky weight yarn may require different yardages.
Shop Red Heart Super Saver: https://amzn.to/49uGTW1
Shop Wool Ease: https://shrsl.com/2bnl2
Shop Hue + Me: https://yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/lion-brand-hue-me-yarn/
Gauge is not essential for this project and with the corner to corner nature, you can easily substitute in any weight yarn and measure as you go.
If you want to treat yourself to an ergonomic crochet hook, I highly recommend SiennasBowtique on Etsy. Here is the Koi Fish one Im using in the video: https://tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
Time Spent:
I worked the toddler/child size up in just over 11 hours.
Gauge (Not Essential):
3 Boxes = 4 Wide by 3 3/4 Tall
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 3 3/8 smaller (for the first 4 sizes) or 4 3/4 smaller than finished width (for all other sizes). Same goes for the height. You can easily add or take away boxes as you go.
Measurements:
- Newborn Photography Layering Blanket: 9 5/8 Wide by 9 3/8 Tall
- Lovey: 12 1/8 Wide by 12 Tall
- Newborn Photography Blanket: 19 5/8 Square
- Newborn Blanket: 29 5/8 Wide by 30 Tall
- Lapghan: 34 3/4 by 40 Tall
- Toddler/Child: 39 3/4 by 50 1/4
- Throw: 49 3/4 by 60 1/2
- Twin: 64 3/4 by 90 1/2
- Full: 84 3/4 by 94 7/8
- Queen: 94 3/4 by 98 1/4
- King: 108 1/2 by 98 1/4
- CAL King: 112 1/4 by 98 1/4
For the newborn photography photo props, typically, the base is the blanket, then the layering blanket is laid in a different direction on top, then baby. Sometimes the newborn size is also used in photography.
You can find the free written pattern on my blog: https://eyeloveknots.com/2018/04/basic-chunky-c2c-blanket-free-crochet.html
Buy the Ad-Free PDF on Etsy: https://tidd.ly/3YT5cc0
Buy the Ad-Free PDF on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-chunky-c2c-blanket
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro & Materials
02:22 Working With 2 Strands Held Together & How to Make a Slip Knot
03:45 How to Crochet a Chain
04:09 Row 1 & How to Double Crochet - US DC
05:25 Row 2
08:29 Row 3
12:38 Row 4
15:03 Overview, How to Count C2C Boxes, Chart for Number of Boxes
16:13 Stop Increasing Width - Continue Increasing Height & Chart for Number of Rows
19:59 Decrease Both Sides Down to 1 Box
22:17 1st Round of Border & How to Single Crochet (US SC)
26:29 2nd Round in Half Double Crochet & How to Half Double Crochet (US HDC)
29:43 HDC Border Recap & Chart for Number of Rounds
32:17 Fasten Off
29:29 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
35:22 Outro Corner to Corner Crochet Blanket Chunky Yarn | Chunky Colin Drew Afghan | EyeLoveKnots](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pzkg02iua1g/mqdefault.jpg)



