Crochet Log Cabin blankets are warm and thick, perfect for curling up on a cold evening. The pattern below is for a basic Log Cabin pattern.
Tension Swatch, The Importance of the First Square
It is vital that the first square is square. Once it has been completed, measure this square to make sure that all sides are the same. Treat your initial square as a tension swatch and if a rectangle has been produced, try the yarn again with a different hook size until a square is created.
This is important, as it ensures that there is consistency in the number of rows in each “patch” of the afghan.
Crochet Log Cabin Instructions
Using your first colour, make 11 chain. (blue in the illustration)
Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, work 1 double crochet (dc - US single crochet or sc) into each chain to end (10sts)
Next and following nine rows: 1ch, work 1dc into each stitch to the end. Fasten off at the end of the last row.
Second Piece
(cream in the illustration)
Join your new yarn to a corner stitch of the first square. Make 1 chain. Work a dc into each row end (10 sts). Turn, and complete in the same way as the first piece.
Third Piece
(Red in the illustration)
Join your new yarn to a corner stitch of the second piece. Work a dc into each row end of the 2nd piece and into each stitch of the 1st piece (20 sts in total).Turn and complete in the same way as the first piece.
Fourth Piece
(Grey in the illustration)
Join your new yarn to a corner stitch of the third piece. Work a dc into each row end of the third and first pieces (20 sts in total).Turn and complete in the same way as the first piece.
Continue in this way, working into row ends or stitches as necessary, and working ten rows for each piece.
Log Cabin Variations
It is possible to make a number of small squares (each containing five different blocks) and then join them together. This allows you to create beautiful patterns with colour. The only limit is your imagination. For example, by making the first square in a white or light colour, and then using progressively darker yarns as you make each piece, it's possible to create a striking and beautiful blanket from this simple pattern.
Alternatively, simply keep working larger blocks onto your initial square until your blanket is the size that you want.
These Afghans are extremely warm, and would make a welcome gift.
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