How to make the Log Cabin Crochet Block
Written by Teresa Richardson
Video Tutorial: Log Cabin Crochet Block
Video Tutorial: Log Cabin Crochet Block Left Hand Version
Skill Level - Easy
Note: You will be working in the side of some rows. Work the stitches evenly across the edge of the rows. See diagram above.
If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link. Beginner Crochet Stitches
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Crochet Geek 2 YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/crochet
Abbreviations
SC - Single Crochet
SL ST - Slip Stitch
Materials
Size I - 5.5mm crochet hook
3 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle
Work a chain of 11 or 10 foundation single crochet
Row 1: Work 1 SC in each chain across
Row 2-11: Work 1 SC in each stitch across turn
Cut the yarn and change color.
Row 12: Attach the new color of yarn. Work 9 SC evenly across, 3 SC in the corner, 9 SC evenly across. Turn.
Row 13: Work 10 SC evenly across, 3 SC in the corner, 10 SC evenly across. Turn.
Row 14: Work 11 SC evenly across, 3 SC in the corner, 11 SC evenly across. Turn.
Row 15: Work 12 SC evenly across, 3 SC in the corner, 12 SC evenly across. Turn.
Cut the yarn and change color.
Row 16: Attach the new color of yarn the corner where you will be working over the edge of the rows on the opposite side. Work 13 SC evenly across, 3 SC in the corner, 13 SC evenly across. Turn.
Row 17: Work 14 SC evenly across, 3 SC in the corner, 14 SC evenly across. Turn.
Row 18: Work 15 SC evenly across, 3 SC in the corner, 15 SC evenly across. Turn.
Row 18: Work 16 SC evenly across, 3 SC in the corner, 16 SC evenly across. Turn.
Cut the yarn and change color.
Row 19: Attach the new color of yarn the corner where you will be working over the edge of the rows on the opposite side. Work 17 SC evenly across, 3 SC in the corner, 17 SC evenly across. Turn.
Row 20: Work 18 SC evenly across, 3 SC in the corner, 18 SC evenly across. Turn.
Row 21: Work 19 SC evenly across, 3 SC in the corner, 19 SC evenly across. Turn.
Row 22: Work 20 SC evenly across, 3 SC in the corner, 20 SC evenly across. Turn.
