Log Cabin Square Knitting Pattern
Learn to make this Log Cabin Square knitting pattern. This is a classic geometric pattern. We are starting in the middle, constructing it from the middle, and adding block after block around and around until we complete our entire square of the Log Cabin Pattern.
For you quilt lovers, this might be a familiar design to you. We are creating this colorwork knitting block with five different yarn colors.
This pattern easily lays flat and is the second block of the Quilt Block Sampler Blanket. Make sure to check out the Flying Geese, Attic Windows, and Pinwheel Blocks, too.
Table of Contents
YARN AND TOOLS for LOG CABIN SQUARE
5 Color Shades of Bernat Blanket Yarn to Knit Log Cabin Square. I’m using all 5 shades for the Blanket in this square. We’ll have our circular needle, scissors, a tapestry needle, and stitch markers.
Color MC – Country Blue
Color A – Dark Grey
Color B – Aubergine
Color C – Dark Teal
Color D – Smokey Green
- Knitting Needles – Size 11 US (8 mm) 36-inch Circular Knitting Needles
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers
KNITTING GAUGE for LOG CABIN SQUARE
If you want to check your gauge, your 4″ x 4″ square is knit with 7 stitches and 15 rows in the Garter Stitch.
KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS + TECHNIQUES
LOG CABIN SQUARE
- Approx = Approximate(LY)
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- RS = Right Side
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- WS = Wrong Side
TECHNIQUES
- Slip Knot
- CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- Picking Up Stitches
- Stretchy BO = Bind Off
- Weave In Ends
LOG CABIN SQUARE
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KNITTING PATTERN + CHART
LOG CABIN SQUARE
Section 1: With A, cast on 13 sts. Work in garter st (knit every row), noting 1st row is WS, until piece from beg measures 7″ [18 cm] long, ending on a WS row. Break A.
Section 2: (RS). Join C. Work 3½” [9 cm] in garter st. Cast off knitwise (WS).
Section 3: (RS). With B, pick up and knit 19 sts along right edge of Sections 1 and 2. **Work 3″ [7.5 cm] in garter st from picked up edge, ending on a RS row. Cast off knitwise (WS).**
Section 4: (RS). With C, pick up and knit 19 sts along bottom edge of Sections 1 and 3. Work from ** to ** as given for Section 3.
Section 5: (RS). With D, pick up and knit 25 sts along left edge of Sections 2, 1 and 4. Work from ** to ** as given for Section 3.
Section 6: (RS). With MC, pick up and knit 25 sts along top edge of Sections 3, 2 and 5. Work from ** to ** as given for Section 3.
Section 7: (RS). With D, pick up and knit 31 sts along right edge of Sections 4, 3 and 6. Work from ** to ** as given for Section 3.
Section 8: (RS). With MC, pick up and knit 31 sts along bottom edge of Sections 5, 4 and 7. Work from ** to ** as given for Section 3.
Section 9: (RS). With B, pick up and knit 37 sts along left edge of Sections 6, 5 and 8. Work from ** to ** as given for Section 3.
The free printable knitting pattern and chart for this Flying Geese Block is provided courtesy JOANN.
JOIN THE BERNAT STITCH ALONG
The Bernat Stitch Along creates a beautiful Afghan Blanket over the entire 6 weeks, as well as a bonus Pillow and Basket. These project designs are great for those of you who have completed my Absolute Beginner Knitting Series. There are a lot of cool ideas to intrigue those of you who are a little more advanced.
THANK YOU FOR VISITING STUDIO KNIT
I hope you are inspired to knit up your Log Cabin Block in your next knitting project and join the Bernat Stitch Along.
