Autumn Log Cabin Crochet

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to embrace the warmth and comfort of crocheting. This Autumn Log Cabin crochet motif brings together the essence of the season with rich textures and warm hues, making it an ideal project for cozying up your home.

Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this pattern offers a rewarding experience that results in a beautiful, rustic creation.

Materials Needed:

• Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]
• Yarn needle
• Gauge: Each motif should measure 11½” square. Be sure to check your gauge and adjust your hook size if necessary to achieve the correct measurements.

Autumn Log Cabin Crochet

Motif Instructions (Make 36):

Each motif is constructed in sections, using a variety of stitches to create texture and visual interest.

Section 1:

1. With color A, ch 2.
2. Rnd 1 (Right Side): 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with a slip st in the first sc; TURN.
3. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in next sc; *yo and draw up a loop in next sc, yo and draw through 1 loop on hook, [yo and draw through 2 loops] twice – long-dc made; (sc, long-dc) all in same place where first long-dc was made, sc in next sc; repeat from * twice more; (long-dc, sc, long-dc) all in last sc; join in first sc; turn.
4. Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, 3 hdc in next st for corner, [sc in next 3 sts, 3 hdc in next st] 3 times, sc in last 2 sts; join. Fasten off.

Section 2:

1. Row 1: With right side facing, join color B with sc in center hdc of any corner; sc in next 5 sts, 3 sc in next hdc, sc in next 6 sts; turn – 15 sc.
2. Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc in each st to center sc of corner, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each st to end; turn – 23 sc at end of Row 5. Fasten off.

Section 3:

1. Row 1: With right side facing, join color C with sc in end of last row, sc in end of next 4 rows, 5 sc along edge of Section 1 to next corner, 3 sc in corner, 5 sc along edge of Section 1, sc in end of next 5 rows; turn – 23 sc.
2. Rows 2-5: Repeat Rows 2-5 of Section 2 – 31 sc at end of Row 5. Fasten off.

Section 4:

1. Row 1: With right side facing, join color D and sc in end of next 5 rows, sc in next 11 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc, sc in end of next 5 rows; turn – 35 sc.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [long-dc in next sc, sc in next sc] 8 times, (long-dc, sc, long-dc) all in corner sc, sc in next sc, [long-dc in next sc, sc in next sc] 8 times; turn – 37 sts.
3. Row 3: Repeat Row 2 of Section 2 – 39 sc.
4. Row 4: Repeat Row 2 of Section 4 except work sts in brackets 9 times instead of 8 – 41 sts.
5. Row 5: Repeat Row 2 of Section 2 – 43 sts. Fasten off.

Section 5:

1. Row 1: With right side facing, join color E and sc in end of next 5 rows, sc in next 15 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 15 sc, sc in end of next 5 rows; turn – 43 sc.
2. Row 2: Repeat Row 2 of Section 4 except work sts in brackets 10 times instead of 8 – 45 sts.
3. Row 3: Repeat Row 2 of Section 2 – 47 sc.
4. Row 4: Repeat Row 2 of Section 4 except work sts in brackets 11 times instead of 8 – 49 sts.
5. Row 5: Repeat Row 2 of Section 2 – 51 sc. Fasten off.

Section 6:

1. Row 1: With right side facing, join color F and sc in end of next 5 rows, sc in next 21 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 21 sc, sc in end of next 5 rows; turn – 55 sc.
2. Row 2: Repeat Row 2 of Section 2 – 57 sc.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc] 13 times, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 3 sc in next sc, [ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc] 14 times; turn – 59 sts.
4. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first sc; (yo, insert hook in sc directly below the ch-1 and draw up a loop to height of row in work, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook – long-hdc made; sc in next sc] 14 times, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, [long-hdc, sc in next sc] 14 times; turn – 61 sts.
5. Row 5: Repeat Row 2 of Section 2 – 63 sc. Fasten off.

Section 7:

Row 1: With right side facing, join color G and sc in end of next 5 rows, sc in next 25 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 25 sts, sc in end of next 5 rows; turn – 63 sc.
Row 2: Repeat Row 2 of Section 2 – 65 sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc] 15 times, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 3 sc in next sc, [ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc] 16 times; turn – 67 sts.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [long-hdc, sc in next sc] 16 times, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, [long-hdc, sc in next sc] 16 times; turn – 69 sts.
Row 5: Repeat Row 2 of Section 2 – 71 sc. Fasten off.

Motif Border:

• With right side facing, join color G to any corner; ch 1, *(sc, hdc, sc) all in corner sc, 35 sc evenly spaced to next corner; repeat from * around; join in first sc. Fasten off.

Finishing Touches:

Assembly:

• Sew motifs together following your preferred arrangement or a provided diagram.

Outer Border:

1. Rnd 1: With right side facing, join color B in any sc; ch 1, sc around working 3 sc in each corner; join. There should be an odd number of sc between each center corner sc.
2. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around and work 3 sc in center corner sc; join. Fasten off.
3. Rnd 3: With right side facing, join color E in any corner; ch 1, 2 sc in corner sc, [sc in each sc to next center corner sc, 3 sc in corner sc] 3 times, sc in each sc to next corner, work 1 more sc in same sc as first 2 sc; join.
4. Rnd 4: Ch 1, **3 sc in center corner sc, *ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * to next corner; ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from ** around; join. Fasten off.
5. Rnd 5: With right side facing, join color F in any corner; ch 1, **3 sc in center corner sc, * sc in next sc, long-hdc; repeat from * to next corner; sc in next sc; repeat from ** around; join.
6. Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in each st around and work 3 sc in center corner sc; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Diagram

This Autumn Log Cabin crochet motif is perfect for bringing the cozy, rustic charm of fall into your home. Each motif, with its intricate sections and beautiful border, combines to create a stunning blanket or throw that you’ll cherish for years to come. Enjoy the process of crafting each section, and soon you’ll have a gorgeous handmade piece that embodies the spirit of the season. Happy crocheting!