Knitting patterns inspired by log cabin quilts, constructed with knitted stripes to form squares. Great for stashbusting. Most patterns are free. Updated 1/16/23
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Free Patterns
Brick Blanket
Garter stitch blanket afghan throw knit in log-cabin fashion. A great stash buster depending on how many colors you use. Designed by paula.silva.craft for we are knitters. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn.
Learn to Knit a Log Cabin Blanket
This is a great place to start if you're new to log cabin knitting. Use up your worsted weight leftover yarn bits in a blanket knitting project inspired by log cabin quilts. Includes a free pattern and video tutorial. A great stashbuster. Designed by Staci Perry of v e r y p i n k. Pictured projects by knitng4evr and nanetteb
Four Season Cabin Cloak
May only be free a limited time. Ruana style poncho wrap created with 6 log cabin squares to form a split front and back. A great stashbuster. Designed by Andrea Rahmel. Fingering weight yarn.
City Grid Afghan
Afghan blanket throw is made from 25 blocks knit in garter stitch in log-cabin fashion with 4 logs around a center. A great stashbuster because it's designed for 20 colors. About 51 x 51 in. (129.5 x 129.5 cm) not including border. Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand Yarn. Worsted weight yarn.
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Log Cabin Washcloths
Garter stitch dish or wash cloths knit in log cabin stripes. A great stashbuster. Designed by Purl Soho. Sport weight yarn.
Slip Stitch Lapghan
Afghan blanket throw is made from 6 identical Squares knit in log-cabin fashion, with "logs" or strips added as you go. The slip stitch colorwork is knit with 2 colors, with only one yarn used per row while the other is slipped. About 36 x 54 in. (91.5 x 137 cm). Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. A great stashbuster because it's designed for at least 9 colors. Worsted weight yarn.
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Charnley Scarf
Scarf knit with garter stitch with stripes and modified log cabin construction. Perfect for mini skeins or stashbusting Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lisa R. Myers for Fairmount Fibers.
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Corner Stripes Afghan
Afghan blanket throw knit in garter stitch with a modified log cabin construction.About 45 x 45 in. (114.5x 114.5 cm). Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand Yarn. A great stashbuster because it's designed for 12 colors. Worsted weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Log Cabin Shawl
Triangle shaped shawl inspired by log cabin quilts. The pattern is written for 7 colors so it's great for mini skeins or stashbusting. Designed by Cate Carter-Evans for Infinite Twist.
Log Cabin Mitts
Fingerless mitts knit in modular log cabin style. The pattern is written for three colors and it’s a great way to use up leftover yarn since it only uses 110 yards total. Designed by Karen Templer.
Log Cabin Shawl
2 color triangular shawl knit in garter stitch with stripes and modular log cabin construction. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Caron.
Log Cabin Lapghan
Afghan blanket throw knit in garter stitch with a log cabin technique. About 44 x 44in. (112 x 112cm) Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand Yarn. Though designed for 2 colorways of Mandala yarn, it also would be a great stashbuster. DK weight yarn.
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Log Cabin Cardigan
Fun, modular sweater pattern that works equally well as a vest and cardigan, so feel free to omit the sleeves! The pattern is presented both as a diagram and table and as full written instructions. Designed by Lynn Garrett. Worsted weight yarn.
Log Cabin Pocket Blankie
This blanket is knit with log cabin construction in six different shades so it's a great stash buster. Its pocket can be used to fold up the blanket for storage or to keep favorite toys or comfort items. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. Aran weight yarn.
Log Cabin Bag or Blanket
The Log Cabin blocks that make up this tote bag are worked from the center out, with no sewing. Use eight blocks to make a bag or knit more and turn them into a blanket. Designed by Frankie Brown. DK weight yarn.
Log Cabin Shawl
Free with a free Creativebug trial. The amazing Nora Gaughan’s shawl design was inspired by traditional quilt patterns. Though it may look as though the pieces are sewn together, this shawl is worked seamlessly. Worsted weight yarn. Pattern and instructional video class available for free with a free trial at Creativebug. Pictured projects by designer and Mumuksha
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Log Cabin Baby Sweater
This baby sweater is easily customizable for size and style. Knit in garter stitch sections and constructed like a Log Cabin quilt, the pullover features button fastening on the shoulder and boat neck for easy dressing. It can be knit with long or short sleeves, or sleeveless. Designed by Cirilia Rose. Pattern and instructional video class available for free with a free trial at Creativebug. Pictured project by fridaria
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- Get the Katia Azteca yarn used in the pictured project on Etsy
Magnum Throw
This colorful log cabin blanket by Australian Country Spinners is made by making the log cabin squares then sewing them together with an added border.
Patterns for Purchase
Log Cabin Baby Blanket
No longer free. Baby blanket or lap throw knit in what looks like moss stitch with log cabin construction. Designed by Wendy Kippax. DK weight yarn.Size: 95 cm x 95 cm (this can be altered by changing the number of rounds)
Log Cabin Blanket and Cushion
Individual knitting patterns for matching log cabin throw and pillow squares is knitted individually in log cabin constructionand then sewn together. Designed by Amanda Clark for Shuttermonkey Designs. Aran weight yarn.
Derecho Shawl
A triangular shawl knit modularly in two directions to produce a pattern of interconnected stripes in log cabin construction. Designed by Laura Aylor. Fingering weight yarn. Pictured project by designer and florentine
Next in Line Afghan
Reversible log cabin blanket knit in garter stitch continuously from the center outward using four colors of worsted weight wool. There are no seams - nothing to sew. Instructions are given for two sizes, a smaller throw or a larger afghan. The pattern is named Next in Line because the contrast color of each log is the main color of the next log. Great for stash yarn. Designed by Bonnie Sennott
All the Shades of Truth Shawl
Colorblocked rectangular wrap stole or scarf inspired by the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, knit with garter stitch in a log cabin style construction. Finished measurements approx. 18.5" x 78". The design name came from a passage in Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin: “Black and white and grey, all the shades of truth”. Designed by Laura Aylor. Fingering weight yarn.
Striped Log Cabin Baby Blanket
Knit with a chunky weight yarn and a #10.5 needle. The sample was knit with approx. 80 yards each of 14 different colors. You can repeat colors as often as desired. Finished measurements approx. 35"x 35". Great for stash yarn. Designed by The Knitting Niche
Knitting Fabric Rugs: 28 Colorful Designs for Crafters of Every Level
With just a few tools and fabric, Karen Tiede gives you directions for making 28 different rugs with designs that use age-old motifs, including stripes and spirals; traditional quilt patterns, such as tessellations and log cabin designs; and freeform inventions. Available in Kindle and Paperback (Prime available).
Decorator Throws
This book contains six afghans and a pillow including Aran Textures and Cables Afghan and Pillow, Log Cabin Throw, Zig Zag Throw, Cable Panels Throw, Lighthouses Afghan, and Fall Foliage Afghan. Several are knit in panels and seamed.
