Log Cabin Squares Throw by Patons

Log Cabin Squares Throw

by Patons
Knitting
January 1997
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch on larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
3328 yards (3043 m)
41 x 66 ins [104 x 167 cm]
English
This pattern is available for free.

This beautiful afghan knit in Patons Decor features log cabin squares in three coordinating shades. (Patons Yarns)

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials
Patons® Decor (100 g/3.5 oz)

Main Color (MC) (Dk Green) 5 balls
Contrast A (Lt Green) 4 balls
Contrast B (Green) 7 balls
3 colors, 16 balls total

Size 4½ mm (U.S. 7) knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension. Size 3¾ mm (U.S. 5) circular needle 90 cm long.

Strips: 104-row pattern
Strip A (make 4)
Strip B (make 4)
Strip C (make 3)
Strip D (make 3)

Alternating colors in each strip creates a patchwork effect.

Sew strips together. Work Top, Bottom, and Side edging. Add fringe to finish.

Assembly diagram is provided in pdf download (May 2009).