The free crochet Easy Log Cabin Afghan pattern here on Moogly comes with directions written out in two forms, as well as a graphic... and now there's a video tutorial as well!
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Easy Log Cabin Afghan Video Tutorial
As Seen on this Video (Click for more info!)
- US-I. 5.5mm Furls Odyssey Hook
- Lion Brand Textures
- Lion Brand Modern Baby
- FREE Easy Log Cabin Afghan pattern
Left Handed? Because of the directionality of this pattern, I wasn't able to flip the video like I normally do. But in real life it's an easy fix - just turn counterclockwise instead of clockwise when moving from block to block. Otherwise it's all the same!
I hope that this video answers any lingering questions you might have had about the Easy Log Cabin Afghan! Be sure to click the links above for more info on the items seen in the video, as well as to get the full written pattern and graphic!
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Linda D. says
Thank you so much for this video! I started a log cabin pattern in the beginning of the summer and put it down because I was so confused. You have made it so simple!!!! Now I can finish it!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 I'm so glad to hear it Linda, thank you!
JillS says
If I wanted to create a rectangle rather than a square, what is the modification for the first couple of blocks?
Tamara Kelly says
You would just need to make the first row longer - and figure it out from there. The blocks won't all be even though.
Phyllis Rodemich says
I wanted a rectangle rather than a square. How do I do that
Tamara Kelly says
Hello! Here is a Rectangle Log Cabin crochet pattern: https://www.mooglyblog.com/easy-rectangle-log-cabin-blanket/
Cynthia Clouser says
Thank you for this video.
Tamara Kelly says
You are very welcome Cynthia!
MegaN says
I am almost finished with this pattern and loving it. I'm a lefty and it works out nicely. I printed out the pattern and check off every time I complete a block. It's helped a bunch!
Thanks again for a wonderful pattern!
Tamara Kelly says
I'm so glad to hear it! Thank you Megan!
Clotilde/Craftybegonia says
That is so neat! I love that style of afghans. Thanks for sharing!
Tamara Kelly says
🙂 Thank you Clotilde!
Breanna says
I absolutly love this pattern! I am on my last skein and this will be my first successful full size blanket! SO thank you for that! I have a question though, what kind of border do you think would work for this, if any? And I am using the same yarn, Textures, do you think I will need to block it once finished?
Thanks!
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Breanna! Thank you! I included border/edging instructions in the pattern, but you could certainly use a different one if you like! I didn't find it needed blocking at all. 🙂
Kathryn Berry says
Thanks so much. Love the video. I have a question. One place says use size I hook and another says size J. Shi h is it?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Kathryn! It's J for the pattern - I just used I for the tutorial because it was a different yarn. You should use whatever hook size gets you gauge. 🙂
Kathryn Berry says
This is second attempt. I need to know what size needle to use. One plCe says I and another says J. Please let me know.
Tamara Kelly says
The pattern calls for a J hook when using the recommended yarn. I switched to an I for the video because I used a different yarn for the tutorial. 🙂
Joann panzi says
Hi I'm loving this pattern, but I have a question regarding the chain 2, turn. Will that be considered the first stitch for the subsequent rows?
Thanks!
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Joann, and thank you! No, it doesn't count. That's spelled out in the written pattern: https://www.mooglyblog.com/easy-log-cabin-afghan/ 🙂
Joann says
Thanks Tamara! I figured it out after watching your video and working it out myself! I'm almost finished with my first blanket. I'll be making two to be donated to my church 's annual auction. I'll post photos on Facebook when they're finished.
Tamara Kelly says
So glad to hear it! Thanks Joann!
Gigi L says
Thank you so much for the video. I was totally confused until seeing this and even though I am left-handed I was able to follow. Now I am less afraid to attempt the log cabin afghan...
Tamara Kelly says
Hello Gigi! I'm so glad it helped! 🙂
TOSHIA McMILLION says
Thank you so much for this pattern. I finally found one that is easy to understand. I'm using it as a stash buster. Again thank you.
Tamara Kelly says
I'm so glad you like it, thank you Toshia!