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Crocheting: Log Cabin Rainbow Afghan
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Log Cabin Rainbow Afghan

Log Cabin Rainbow

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Log Cabin Rainbow

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
Log Cabin Rainbow

Instructions

This pattern is in a hardcover book from around 1990. The book is Women's Day Prize Winning Granny Squares and the pattern is by Helen M. Notebloom. I found this book on e-bay
Difficulty:

Category: Crocheting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Funky, Casual, Retro / Vintage, Traditional

Materials

Red Heart Yarn

What was your inspiration?

I made this for a Christmas grab-bag. When it was finished I loved it and wanted to make another for myself - which I haven't done yet! lol

What are you most proud of?

I love the way the colors blend in this log cabin style afghan. I am proud that I got it finished in time for the grab bag!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

I would try to match the colors given in the pattern as closely as possible. The basic pattern is really simple

 

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Lynn Wolfe on craftsy.com
Lynn Wolfe
Nov 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Several have asked about the pattern but it is copyrighted. I am going to post the basics here without going into the whole pattern which you can gather from the picture anyway. Hook size - any you want to work with. Afghan consists of 8 squares of 6 different color families. Start with light shade ch 4. Row 1 - (right side) dc, ch3, dc in 4th ch from hook; ch 3, turn Row 2 - Work in back loop only from now on. Sk first dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch, ch 3 (corner loop made), sk center ch, 2 dc in next ch, dc in next dc, dc in top of ch 3, ch 3 (counts as first dc on next row), turn. Row 3 - Sk first dc, dc in each dc to corner loop, 2 dc in first ch, ch 3, sk center ch, 2 dc in next ch (corner), dc in each dc to end; ch 3, turn. Rows 4 thru 7 - repeat row 3 changing to medium shade on last row. Rows thru 12 - with medium shade repeat row 3, changing to darkest shade on last row. Rows 13 thru 15 - with darkest shade repeat row 3, changing to MC on last row. MC is the black color. Rows 16 thru 1 - with MC repeat row 3, fasten off. Assemble as in picture. Border is DC across with MC, 4 dc in each corner, ch 3 turn and work 2 more rows of DC in back loop only, fasten off
tweetybir1064791 on craftsy.com
tweetybir1064791
Nov 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Hi! i really want to make this afghan! can you post the pattern??
Lynn Wolfe on craftsy.com
Lynn Wolfe
Nov 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
The pattern is in an old book and is copyrighted so I really can't post it. Sorry :( The book is called Woman's Day Prizewinning Granny Squares. I found it by accident on ebay a few years ago
55brandy51062928 on craftsy.com
55brandy51062928
Nov 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Hi Lynne absolutely love this rug and have searched the Internet and not found the pattern .... Are you able to make the pattern available?
Lynn Wolfe on craftsy.com
Lynn Wolfe
Nov 19, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Easy! CAn you send me your email address?
Belles on craftsy.com
Belles
Dec 06, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I've made many Log Cabin but this one is just gorgeous. I have some grand kids and I know one in particular that would love this with all the lovely colors in it . Beautiful piece of work.Thanks for sharing it.
Lynn Wolfe on craftsy.com
Lynn Wolfe
Dec 06, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much! This was a fun afghan to do!
Lafghan on craftsy.com
Lafghan
Sep 11, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I made this with black and scrap yarn; you're right it was easy and love it!
marissafh on craftsy.com
marissafh
Aug 15, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Nice. will try this ... after I finish enough of my WIPs first ...
SunnyCrafts on craftsy.com
SunnyCrafts
Jul 27, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love your color choices in this afghan! This is my next project!
Lynn Wolfe on craftsy.com
Lynn Wolfe
Jul 27, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
awww, thank you so much! :)
Shakeela on craftsy.com
Shakeela
Jul 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
WOW!!
margaret_57870 on craftsy.com
margaret_57870
Jul 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Where do I find the instructions for this beautiful design?
Lynn Wolfe on craftsy.com
Lynn Wolfe
Jul 21, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
The pattern came from a book called Women's Day Proze Winning Granny Squares. The patter is called Log Cabin Rainbow Afghan and is by Helen M. Notebloom. I found the book on Ebay several years ago. If you Google the pattern or the designer you may find it
Dawn Jenkins on craftsy.com
Dawn Jenkins
Jul 17, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Love these! x
Lynn Wolfe on craftsy.com
Lynn Wolfe
Jul 17, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much!
JDTilton on craftsy.com
JDTilton
Jul 16, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
This is beautiful!
elseaeff on craftsy.com
elseaeff
Jul 12, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love the variance in regular crocheted afghans! It's vibrant and very beautiful!
Lynn Wolfe on craftsy.com
Lynn Wolfe
Jul 12, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you ! :)
Lynn Wolfe on craftsy.com
Lynn Wolfe
Jul 16, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much!
stitchywoman on craftsy.com
stitchywoman
Jul 11, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Very striking! Love the colors and layout.
Lynn Wolfe on craftsy.com
Lynn Wolfe
Jul 11, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! :)
bmag200345888 on craftsy.com
bmag200345888
Jul 10, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Looks so warm and cozy....I love doing granny squares w/ my left over yarns... just might have to give that a try..... bravo !!!!
Lynn Wolfe on craftsy.com
Lynn Wolfe
Jul 10, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! THis is an easy pattern. You'll love it!
Debbie C. on craftsy.com
Debbie C.
Jul 10, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful afghan! I had to laugh when you mentioned wanting to make another for yourself because you loved it, but not having gotten around to it yet...'cause I've done the same thing many times! So many projects....so little time :)
Lynn Wolfe on craftsy.com
Lynn Wolfe
Jul 10, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you Debbie! Yes, isn't that the way it alwyas goes? I have made so many things I just LOVE for others and never get around to making them for myself

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