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Free Crochet Pattern: Colonial Log Cabin Afghan

Lion Brand® Homespun®
Pattern #: 30161

We have adapted the popular log cabin quilt motif using 7 colors of Homespun yarn. The easy pattern is made in squares and sewn together for a great portable project. 

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SKILL LEVEL:  Intermediate

SIZE: One Size

43 inches x 69 inches



CORRECTIONS: None
 
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Color (A)
Homespun®

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Color (B)
Homespun®

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Color (C)
Homespun®

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Color (D)
Homespun®

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Color (E)
Homespun®

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Color (F)
Homespun®

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Color (G)
Homespun®

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To change colors, simply select color name from the drop-down above or else click the swatch you want to change and then click a color below
Homespun®
Hepplewhite Shaker Colonial Deco Rococo Edwardian Tudor Sierra
Regency Baroque Waterfall Gothic Prairie Barrington Nouveau Windsor
Corinthian Mediterranean Delft Quartz Montana Sky Black Candy Apple Harvest
Olive Barley Grape Cream Golden Meadow Fiesta Plum
Apple Green Lagoon Parfait Ocean Painted Desert Wild Fire Bourbon Herb Garden
Mixed Berries Pearls Marble Amethyst Pesto Coral Reef Great Plains Ambrosia
Tumbleweed Vintage Purple Haze Wisteria Mimosa Seafoam Spice Tulips
Cherry Blossom
*Homespun® (Article #790). 98% Acrylic, 2% Polyester; package size: 6.00oz/170.00 gr. (185yds/169m) pull skeins

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QUANTITY PRICE ALT QTY  
•  790-359 Homespun Yarn: Aquarium DISCONTINUED
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$ 20.97  
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•  790-341 Homespun Yarn: Windsor
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$ 14.98  
•  790-302 Homespun Yarn: Colonial
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$ 14.98  
•  790-309 Homespun Yarn: Deco
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$ 14.98  
•  790-357 Homespun Yarn: Inca DISCONTINUED
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$ 6.99  
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•  790-329 Homespun Yarn: Waterfall
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$ 7.49  
•  790-321 Homespun Yarn: Williamsburg
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$ 5.59  
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Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size H-8 (5 mm)   $ 2.45  
 

Colonial Log Cabin Afghan

Lion Brand® Homespun®

GAUGE:

Rnds 1-2 = 2æ" (7 cm). Completed square = 13" (33 cm).

BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

Unless otherwise specified, when working in rnds, always join last st of rnd to first with a slip stitch.

Work all squares through Square Border Rnd 1. Weave in ends on WS of each square. Work Rnd 2 around 1 square, then join together as specified while working Rnd 2 around remaining squares.


SQUARE - Make 15

Center

With A, ch 5, join with slip stitch to form ring.

Rnd 1 Ch 1, (sc, ch 2) in ring 7 times. Sc in ring, hdc in beg sc to join and form last space.

Rnd 2 Ch 1, sc in same space. *(2 dcs, ch 2, 2 dcs) in next ch2-space, sc in next ch2- space. Repeat from * around, ending with ( ). Join to beg sc. Fasten off.

Log 1 With E, draw up a loop in any ch2-space.

Row 1 (RS) Ch 1, sc in same space and in each of next 5 sts. Sc in next ch2-space ñ 7 scs. Rows 2-4 Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across. At end of Row 4, fasten off. Repeat on opposite side of Square.

Log 2

With RS facing and G, draw up a loop in last row of either of Logs 1.

Row 1 (RS) Ch 1, sc in end of 4 rows of Log 1. Sc in ch2-space of center square and in next 5 sts. Sc in next ch2-space and in next 4 rows of Log 1 -- 15 scs.

Rows 2-4 Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across. At end of Row 4, fasten off.

Repeat on opposite side.

Log 3

With RS facing and F, draw up a loop in last row of either of Logs 2.

Row 1 (RS) Ch 1, sc in end of 4 rows of Log 2. Sc in next 7 scs, sc in end of next 4 rows ñ 15 scs.

Rows 2-4 Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across. At end of Row 4, fasten off. Repeat on opposite side. Log 4 Repeat pattern for Log 3 in C, adding sts as necessary ñ 23 sts.

Log 5

Repeat pattern for Log 3 in D, adding sts as necessary ñ 23 sts.

Log 6

Repeat pattern for Log 3 in B, adding sts as necessary ñ 31 sts.

SQUARE BORDER

With RS facing and E, draw up a loop in 3rd sc to the left of corner sc in last log.

Rnd 1 (RS) Ch 1, sc in same sc. *Ch 1, skip 1 sc (or 1 row), sc in next sc (or in end of next row). Repeat from * around, working at each corner: ch 1, skip 1 sc (or 1 row), (sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner sc. At end of rnd, ch 1, skip last sc, join to beg sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 2 (RS) With RS facing and A, draw up a loop in first ch1-space to the left of any corner ch2-space.

Ch 1, sc in same space. *Ch 1, skip next sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch1-space. Ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch1-space. Repeat from * around, working at each corner ch2-space: 

Ch 1, skip next sc, (sc, ch 4, sc) in next ch2-space, ch 1, skip next sc**, sc in next ch1- space. At end of rnd, work last corner pattern to **. Join to beg sc. Fasten off.

Arrange squares 3 x 5 with direction of logs alternating or in any desired pattern. Join on 1 or 2 sides as necessary while working Square Border Rnd 2.

To join ch2-spaces Continue in pattern st, ch 1, drop loop, draw loop under to over through opposite ch2-space, ch 1 and continue.

To join at corners Ch 2, drop loop, draw loop under to over through opposite ch4-space, ch 2 and continue.

To join where 4 corners meet Ch 2, drop loop, draw loop under to over through opposite ch4-space, ch 1, drop loop, skip next ch4-space, draw loop under to over through next ch4-space, ch 2 and continue.

When all squares are joined, work border.

BORDER

NOTES

On border rnds, unless otherwise specified, work in specified sts and spaces only, skipping over other sts.

Shell = (3 dcs, ch 2, 3 dcs).

With WS facing and A, draw up a loop in first ch2-space to the right of corner ch4-space on either long side edge.

Rnd 1 (WS) Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in same space. Work corner ch 3, (sc, ch 2, sc) in first corner sc. (Sc, ch 4, sc) in corner ch4-space, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next sc. *Ch 3, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch2-space. Repeat from * around, working at each joining seam: Ch 3, (sc, ch 2, sc) in sc to the right of joining. Ch 3, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next sc. Then continue pattern around, working corner pattern at remaining 3 corners. At end of rnd, hdc in beg sc to join and form last space. Turn, slip st to next ch2-space.

Rnd 2 (RS) Ch 1, sc in same space. *Shell in next ch2-space, sc in next ch2-space. Repeat from * around, working at each corner: Ch 1, (3 dcs, ch 3, 3 dcs) in corner ch4- space, ch 1, sc in next ch2-space. At end of rnd, join last shell to beg sc. Fasten off.

With RS facing and E, draw up a loop in sc between any 2 shells near center of either long side edge.

Rnd 3 (RS) Ch 1, sc in same sc. *[Ch 1, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc]. Ch 1, skip 1 dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch2-space. Repeat between [ ], ch 1, skip next dc**, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around working at each corner: Ch 1, skip next ch1-space, sc in next dc. Ch 1, skip next dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next dc. (Sc, ch 3, sc) in corner ch3-space. (Sc, ch 2, sc) in next dc. Ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next dc. Ch 1, skip next ch 1 space, sc in next sc. At end of rnd, repeat pattern from * to **. Join to beg sc, fasten off.



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ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)
ch-space = space previously made dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side  


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