Welcome to My Crafts Inspirations! Today, we’re diving into a timeless classic with a modern twist—the Granny Log Cabin Blanket Crochet Pattern. This pattern combines the charm of a traditional granny square with the structured design of a log cabin quilt block, making it a delightful project for crocheters of all levels. Let’s get started!
Abbreviations (U.S. notation):
ch: chain stitch
dc: double crochet
sl st: slip stitch
sp: space
Special Stitches:
2-dc cluster: 2 double crochets in the same stitch or space.
3-dc cluster: 3 double crochets in the same stitch or space.
Granny Log Cabin Blanket Crochet Pattern
With your first color:
Ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in ring. Ch 2, work 3-dc cluster in ring, ch 2. Repeat from * to * two more times, then join with a sl st to the top of the initial ch-3. (4 3-dc clusters, 4 ch-2 spaces). Mark this as the right side with a piece of scrap yarn or a safety pin.
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc) and turn the work over. 2-dc cluster in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3-dc cluster in same ch-2 space, ch 1 (first corner complete). In next ch-2 space, work 3-dc cluster, ch 2, 3-dc cluster, ch 1. Repeat from * to * two more times, join with sl st to the top of the initial ch-3. (8 3-dc clusters, 4 ch-2 spaces, 4 ch-1 sp).
Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc) and turn the work over. 2-dc cluster in next ch-1 sp, ch 1. In next ch-2 space, work 3-dc cluster, ch 2, 3-dc cluster, ch 1. 3-dc cluster in next ch-1 sp, ch 1. Then in next ch-2 sp: 3-dc cluster, ch 2, 3-dc cluster, ch 1. Repeat from * to * two more times, then join with sl st to the top of the initial ch-3. (12 3-dc clusters, 4 ch-2 sp, 8 ch-1 sp).
Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc) and turn the work over. 2-dc cluster in next ch-1 sp, ch 1. In next ch-2 space, work 3-dc cluster, ch 2, 3-dc cluster, ch 1. (3-dc cluster in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) twice, then 3-dc cluster, ch 2, 3-dc cluster in next ch-2 sp, ch 1. Repeat from * to * two more times. 3-dc cluster in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, then join with sl st to the top of the initial ch-3 and fasten off. (16 3-dc clusters, 4 ch-2 sp, 12 ch-1 sp).
Turn your work over to start this set of rows on the right side.
With your next color:
Row 1: Join in any ch-2 sp with a sl st, ch 2, dc in the same ch-2 sp, ch 1. (3-dc cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp across, 2-dc cluster in the last ch-2 sp.
Row 2: Ch 3 and turn. 2-dc cluster in next ch-1 sp, ch 1. (3-dc cluster in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) twice, 2-dc cluster in next ch-1 sp, ch 1. Dc in the top of the starting ch-2.
Row 3: Ch 2, turn. Dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1. (3-dc cluster, ch 1) in next 3 ch-1 sps, 2-dc cluster in the last ch-1 sp.
Row 4: Ch 3 and turn, 2-dc cluster in next ch-1 sp, ch 1. (3-dc cluster in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) twice, 2-dc cluster in next ch-1 sp, ch 1. Dc in top of starting ch-2 and fasten off.
Rotate your work 90 degrees to the right.
With your next color:
Row 1: Join in the specified ch-2 sp with a sl st, ch 2, dc in the same ch-2 sp, ch 1. (3-dc cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 and ch-2 sp across to the last ch-2 sp. 2-dc cluster in the last ch-2 sp.
Row 2: Ch 3 and turn, 2-dc cluster in next ch-1 sp, ch 1. (3-dc cluster in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) four times, 2-dc cluster in the last ch-1 sp, ch 1. Dc in the top of starting ch-2.
Row 3: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1. (3-dc cluster, ch 1) in next 5 ch-1 sps, 2-dc cluster in the last ch-1 sp.
Row 4: Ch 3 and turn, 2-dc cluster in next ch-1 sp, ch 1. (3-dc cluster in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) four times, 2-dc cluster in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1. Dc in the top of starting ch-2 and fasten off.
Join in upper right corner with a sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2-dc cluster in the same ch-2 sp, ch 1. (3-dc cluster, ch 1) in each sp across. In corner ch-2 sp, 3-dc cluster, ch 2, 3-dc cluster, ch 1. Repeat from * to * around.
Round 2: Ch 3, turn. 2-dc cluster in the same ch-1 sp, ch 1. (3-dc cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp across. In corner ch-2 sp, 3-dc cluster, ch 2, 3-dc cluster, ch 1. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch-3.
Round 3 and beyond: Continue working rounds of 3-dc clusters, turning your work at the end of each round.
Finish off, weave in your ends, and enjoy your beautiful Granny Log Cabin Blanket!
Granny Log Cabin Blanket Crochet Pattern
This Granny Log Cabin Blanket is a great project to use up your yarn stash, allowing you to mix and match colors. Its structured yet flexible design makes it an eye-catching piece for any room.
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