Crochet Patterns / May 25, 2023

Wonder Block Baby Blanket – Crochet Pattern for Log Cabin Style Baby Blanket

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This post includes everything you need to know about the Wonder Block Baby Blanket, a statement color-blocked blanket, crocheted in the log cabin technique (commonly used in quilting)!

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About

This fun, color-blocked blanket is created by crocheting rectangles in a spiral until your blanket reaches your desired size; a technique commonly used in quilting called the “log cabin” technique. Choose any 7 colours to create your own personalized version of the Wonder Block Baby Blanket!

Materials

Yarn: Worsted—Lion Brand Color Theory in 7 colorways: Ivory, Tourmaline, Bee Pollen, Satellite, Canyon, Amethyst, and Caper

100% acrylic
246 yds (225 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein
Find this yarn on lionbrand.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes.

Yardage Required:

Color 1 (C1): Ivory – 1 skein / 140 yds (128 m)

Color 2 (C2): Tourmaline – 1 skein / 155 yds (142 m)

Color 3 (C3): Bee Pollen – 1 skein / 170 yds (155 m)

Color 4 (C4): Satellite – 1 skein / 165 yds (151 m)

Color 5 (C5): Canyon – 1 skein / 200 yds (183 m)

Color 6 (C6): Amethyst – 1 skein / 215 yds (197 m)

Color 7 (C7): Caper – 1 skein / 207 yds (201 m)

Substitute Lion Brand Color Theory with any similar category 4 (worsted) medium weight yarn that matches gauge. Always swatch before beginning to ensure you are happy with the resulting fabric.

Hook: Size U.S. F/5 (3.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle

Finished Measurements

Finished blanket measures approximately 38” (97 cm) by 34.25” (87 cm).

Gauge

4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = 18 sts and 9 rows in double crochet, blocked.

Terms + Abbreviations

Written in U.S. Crochet terms

C1-C7: color 1 – color 7
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
rep: repeat
st(s): stitch(es)

Pattern Notes

Skill Level: Beginner

Sizing: This blanket is written as a baby blanket. For a larger blanket, work extra blocks until reaching your desired size. Note that this will require additional yardage than listed in the Materials section.

Stitch Counts: Stitch counts are listed after each row in italics. If no stitch count is given, there has been no change since the previous row.

Turning Chain: The turning chain does not count as a stitch anywhere in this pattern.

Reversible: There is no right side or wrong side to this blanket. Both sides are identical.

Construction: You will begin with a small rectangle (Block 1) that will become the center of your blanket. Next, you will crochet along the edge of your first block for seven rows. Then, you will crochet along the edge of both blocks to create a third block. You will continue rotating your work in the same direction after completing each block in order to add a new, larger block. This is called the log cabin technique, commonly seen in quilting.

Changing Colors: When changing colors, work the last stitch of the row with the old color, but do not work the final yarn-over to close the stitch. Work this yarn-over with the new color. Then drop the old color and continue crocheting with the new color.