I cannot tell you how helpful this is. All the other videos talk about how to knit blankets, but they assume you know all of the "knitting lingo." You actually take the time to explain each and every step and how it's done. Thank you for making a tutorial that is actually for BEGINNERS.
Best site ever. There. Are so many free patterns and tutorials. The instructor teaches in a way that you can actually understand! There are a wild variety of cloths to knit, but she also explains the basics to easily help you.
I made this for my brother in 2015 for Christmas. It is huge over 6' tall and over 5' wide. He is over 6' he called it a man size blanket. I worked on it throughout 2015 starting February 2015 & finishing December 2015. His reaction was totally worth the time & money it took to make it. I spent between $150-$200 for the yarn.
Yes, that should work fine if you're willing to put in the extra work (brioche stitch over garter stitch). But I'll tell you this - garter stitch makes a pretty warm and dense blanket on it's own!
Hallo, i am from Austria and I like your blanket. Two years ago i made it for my daughter and now i make the second one for my son. And i am sure this is not the last one. I think it is awesome that you show us how to make this beautyful things. Thank you!
Thanks Staci! Since I asked, I have also thought that maybe I could take a pic with paper numbers on it and just think about it once…lol. Thanks SO much for always be so patient, kind and quick to respond!
After making the blocks and time to seam them together I had to really pay attention to how you did that and I must say you just saved me a major headache. Thank you so much on your clear tutorial.
SnowyDogz - thank you for the note. First up, if you're worried about seaming, this project is a GREAT way to get some practice and become an expert at it. :) That said, I'll answer your question. If you're leaving live stitches and are able to do a 3-needle BO to seam, that will work fine. That BO leaves a ridge, like mattress stitch, and it should provide plenty of stability to the heavy garter stitch. Good luck!
Yes - wool/synthetic blend will make a nice Log Cabin blanket. In fact, I've made two of these blankets now - the first was using my 100% wool leftovers, and the second used wool blend leftovers. Both blankets are very nice, and the wool blend blanket has the added benefit of being machine washable. Just be consistent with the fiber type you use throughout the whole blanket. :)
Thx Staci! It's 1:20 am on the east side of the country and I'm working on my Log Cabin Blanket. The cotton is working out very nicely and I'm blocking as I go. It looks and feels great. This project is so fun to knit and what a great way to use up left over yarn. Thx again :)
Oh, Staci. I just lost an hour watching a whole pile of your videos back to back (originally to find one to link to my blog) but they're like a holiday murder mystery - totally engrossing. I've seen them all before, but there's something almost therapeutic about them, you're method is so calm and ... I love you! ^_^
Your demos are excellent and so easy to follow. I was always leery about knitting a mitered square until I watched your demo. No stopping me now. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
I've been working on this blanket for over three years. Finally I'm almost finished! Thank you for the vid, I had to come back to it a few times to refresh my memory :)
I had an idea about making a knitted blanket using the log cabin pattern on my knitting machine (I'm drowning in leftover yarn). It hadn't gotten past thinking about it, when 'lo and behold your video pops up in my feed. Talk about serendipity.
I just started mine! I have the first square almost complete. I just started knitting this is my second project. As soon as I can figure out how I will show you a picture. I am really wanting the feed back of someone who knits. Lol my hubby says it looks good but he doesn't craft! Plus he loves me. Your tutorials are easy to follow. Keep it up!
I'm loving this project , totally addicted, hubby has been sorting all my yarn stash for me , so real labour of love for both of us, thank u for another gt video xxx
A good, inexpensive, widely-available choice if you're looking for a wool blend is Lion Brand Wool Ease. They yarn is really nice to work with, washes well, and blocks out nearly as well as 100% wool. If you live in the US, you can probably buy it at your local craft/fabric stores, or online.
Thank you Stacey! I have made this sweater a few years ago, and since this design is a loose fit, I have made a large, which is way to big for me, and so I never wore it. I will undo the sweater, wash the yarn, and reknit the whole thing. I will also enlarge the front band, so that I can find a grosgrain ribbon in the proper color for my sweater. Thnak you so much for having taken the time to answer me. Really appreciated!!!
Thanks for the video. My group of Needlers knit for a care home with donated yarn. The Log Cabin Blanket uses up many bits and pieces of left over yarn and make great lap blankets. I sometimes have a couple of them on the go, and use up yarn as it becomes available.
Finished a one piece Log Cabin design lap throw for a senior's care home. It is 36" square and has an I-cord edge. I found that making a smooth edge was easier to pick up stitches. Instead of knitting the first and last stitch, I purled the last stitch and slipped the first stitch. Wish I could include a picture. It's quite lovely.
your videos and instructions are always so clear. every stitch clearly defined. all i have seen have been informative to detail. you are definitely appreciated. ty for sharing.
This is great as I wanted to do a blanket but didn't want to do plain squares and I love the Log Cabin design. Thank you very much, you have made my day!
thank you so much for taking the time to give clear, thorough instructions. i just finished making a log cabin quilt, and recently learned how to knit as well so i am very excited to try this blanket!
I don't know if you teach knitting classes, but I would DEFINITELY sign up! The few videos I've watched of yours are beyond helpful to me. Especially this blanket. I started a blanket (after seeing your dishcloth video) for one of my nieces who's due in August. Another niece is due about 3 weeks later and I'm making this pattern for her in baby colors. I tried following the written pattern but just couldn't quite grasp it. This video was an eye opener for me. Thanks & keep 'em coming!!!
I started this blanket months ago. It’s my project between projects. I’ve chose. A barn raising pattern for the layout, which will require 24 squares! I may have set my heights a little high. Not sure how long it will take to accomplish with other projects coming up in between. It started will leftovers. But because I am OCD about everything matching, I’m making all the squares the same. Thank you for your guidance. You are always my go to for instructions.
only 4 more squares! I hope they all fit together well…and I am living dangerously by trimming it in black, against Staci's advice, but hey,I am only going to making ONE of these so I am going for it. I recommend this for an advanced beginner! Thanks Staci! (I am sure I will be back during the seaming, but all is good now)
Hi, I'm new to knitting. This video was so helpful. Thank you so much. I had bought some Noro yarn a while back and saw another quilt similar to yours but it seemed too difficult for me just yet. Once I saw your video it all just clicked so I'm going to try and make your quilt. I started my own blocks (only 2 so far) but am going to start over (a trial run with less expensive yarn) and once I get the hang of it, use my Noro yarn...YAY...Thanks again.
Thank you, your tutorials are really clear & I have now made two of these blankets for presents. As suggested I used scraps of wool but made the outside & panels in navy. It was also made me learn how to crochet, only basic but it worked.
Many thanks for a clear video explaining all the concepts, and for dividing the video into manageable parts. It really took the 'overwhelm' out of the project. Thank you for the free pattern also. You are a wonderful teacher, and your camera work and editing only add to all that. Thank you so very much.
Thank you for the note. Yes, I do sometimes sell commissioned knit items, but they end up being pretty expensive, since they take a long time to make. It is better for me to teach you to knit, than to sell you something knitted. :)
Yes - you could slip the first stitch of each row to create something similar to a bind-off edge on the sides of your work. But I advice caution - this could cause tension issues at the sides of your work in garter stitch. Good luck!
I was thinking acrylic because that's mostly what I have in my stash! I'm making it for a five-year-old though, so he probably won't care if it's not perfectly flat. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly!
I’m working on ten stitch but I love this one too. So maybe I’ll do both. Thank you for both pattern’s. I’m a fairly new knitter and loving it very much. So much fun!! Happy knitting from Dee in NM
40 rows does equal 20 ridges, that is correct. The only part that might be confusing is that the cast-on row will also contribute to half a ridge (I'm talking about the center square here). So the center square is cast-on, knit 40 rows. And in subsequent strips when you start a new color, the row you pick up and knit in the new color counts as half a ridge. So it's pick up and knit in the new color, knit for 19 rows (20 ridges). It really is easiest just to count ridges, and not rows.
Yes, I address this in the video. I wanted the seams to line up exactly the same between each block, since the seams to create a ridge, and weight. You can certainly do it however you like, my concern was that some blocks with 10 ridges and some blocks with 0 would create a visible unbalance.
Thank you for the wonderful tutorial and the great tips . I learned a lot and I have been knitting for many years. Love your log cabin pattern and am sure going to give it a try. Happy knitting, Yoka
Love your videos. You make it look so easy, but I have taught myself to knit from your videos. I found the log cabin blanket and just love the look. Cannot wait to get started. I crochet also, but seems the knitting goes a little faster. I did have to find my "comfort style of knitting" so I could get things moving along. I am not a "thrower" but I am comfortable with the European style, it is like continental only from the back. I can move quickly through a row whether knitting or purling.
I seam into the notches of the ridge after following the Kyler's Kardigan sweater pattern and this might still work with the ridges going in another direction if you want to try another method. The finished blanket is beautiful and looks like the wool has bloomed well after washing. ~Bonnie
You will want to bind-off on the right side, so that the ridge from the stitches you picked up (when you first started that strip) will be on the back.
Hi Jo - thank you for the note. I don't have a video (yet!) on a crocheted seam, but that is a great idea to add to our next video shoot. Thank you! Watch for the video soon!
I have done this and it turned out really well. I planned mine so it was different shades of purple, pink and white. I chamges the border to a wool thatnchanges colour and it looks amazing! Thanks, you are an amazing techer:)
Great video.Love the ones I have watched, You are precise and every time I form a question on my mind, you answer it. I have a big stash and this is perfect. It will have to wait a little since I have several wips going already. Nice to know this will be here if I need it again, and I will. Thanks again for the great videos!!!
you make this seem so easy. still trying to learn, still working on just making squares, gonna start out with making a blanket out of that, and just weaving / sewing them together, for now. then i may try this.
Yes - you need to follow the pattern carefully to make sure each block is the same size as all of the others. If one is bigger or smaller, it will not seam together evenly with the others.
Hi Staci, hey just want you to know that I think your videos are the best. Also, I love this log cabin blanket, and hope to start mine in the near future. I would like to chime in about circular needles, I too tried to steam the cords on some Clover circulars to get them to relax, but I was still not satisfied with the flexibility. So I bought so Addis turbo and noticed a world of difference. In my opinion, they are definitely work the money.
Yes, I'm happy to help. The CO and BOs on this blanket are just your average COs and BOs - do you normally have trouble with these stitches being tight in other projects? I'm also confused about part of your question - "when I add the other yarn". Can you explain this better? After the first square, you add the other yarn when you pick up stitches between the ridges of the center square, so the CO and BO don't have anything to do with the first strip. Please help me understand.
Thank you for this video. It’s very clear and comprehensive. The only thing I have done differently is to cast on that first centre block using a crochet cast on. This gives a chained edge that looks identical to the bind off edge and makes it very easy to pick up stitches from.
Thanks - that's exactly what I'm doing - the crochet hook method. Time consuming, but it's only for a short distance on each side (I've cut the overall size in half because I was doing this as a "test" to see if I like it - I do!) Love your videos :)
JUST MAKE YOURSELF LERN TO KNIT RIGHT HANDED IS WHAT MOST PEAPLE RECAMEND & IT CAN BE DONE MY GIRL FRINDDID IT AND THIS IS A GREAT THING TO LERN ON DONT GIVE UP
I just started knitting like yesterday and I'm in the process of making a quilt and I'm hoping I am able to do this as a next project because it really is pretty cool
Hi Annie - I will check out that technique and see if I can put it into a video - BUT, not to use in this pattern. The picked-up seams as well as the regular seams are very important for structure in this blanket. Without them, this blanket would be a heavy, floppy mess of garter stitch. But I will check out the technique, to use on other projects. :)
As long as you are happy with the fabric you are creating, you can knit this in any gauge you like. Keep in mind that changing the gauge will change the size of the finished blanket and the yarn amounts you need, from what I have printed in the pattern.
Very nice patterns! You did a great job! The blanket is almost pretty and it provides an added beauty to your log cabin. Thank you for sharing your ideas! Generally, I will recommend this video to my friends interested to do the same.
Circular needles are my preference - I actually never use straights (aside from DPNs). I find that allowing the weight of my knitting to rest in my lap (as it does with circulars) is easier on my wrists and hands.
@mchllwoods That is entirely up to you, and your personal taste. If you don't like the way it looks, you probably want to knit a different center square. The center squares really stand out in the blanket.
Thanks for a great pattern and tutorial...can't wait to get started. Working a slip stitch at the beginning of each row would prevent having to seam garter bumps.....
Yes - you can slip the first stitch if you choose...but you run the risk of creating a tension issue at the edge of each strip, as slipped stitches stretch over two rows, instead of just one.
That will work out fine - visually, it will be identical. The only difference will be that you will be able to feel more "seams" on the back of the work, where you picked up to knit the last 5 border rows around the outside of the seamed blanket. No problem at all.
The Vs will always face upward toward the bind-off edge. If you see Vs that are upside down, shift your focus one-half stitch over. Then you will see them facing upwards again. :)
@toxixlips You can try binding off with a bigger needle (holding it in your right hand while you BO). The fact that your BO is tight probably doesn't have to do with the acrylic, but an animal fiber would be more forgiving with a tight BO. Meaning you can knit a tight BO with an animal fiber, and it will still block out okay. Hope that helps.
you are so helpful…I really appreciate your dedication. My first square is a little bigger than 13, it's about 14 so I hope I can make them all 14. I also ordered the Lion Brand Wool Ease and I love that yarn, it does block really well. Thanks for all of your advice and help so far….maybe you won't hear from me again until I get to the seaming, I really want to use black, but I know you don't advise that! We'll see! :)
Brilliant! Since all I know how to do is knit, I will definitely be giving this a try. Thank you so much for the showing. Also, my favorite part of it all, is your "Magic Moment" :)
Absolutely LOVE your video tutorials Stacy. I just heard about this Log Cabin knitting on the FB fanpage today and had to look it up Really looking forward to giving this a go and glad it's so easy. Many thanks for sharing this....RJ :-)
Hi Charlotte - thank you for the note. It's impossible for me to answer your question - acrylic yarns are a crapshoot. Some respond well to steam, and some are damaged by it. You can always test steam out on a swatch beforehand. But here's my advice - if you're leaning towards acrylic yarn because it is washable, I encourage you to take a look at superwash wools, or wool/synthetic blends instead. Much easier yarns to work with.
Ohhh…I might need to watch your casting on, mine might not be what it should be, but I get stitches on the needle :) I definitely know my casting on is wayyyyyyyy different from yours. My cast on's are very loose, I bet I will have problems when I get around to that side. If so, I will learn another way of casting on. Thanks again, you rock!
I really enjoyed this video. I'm not sure exactly when I will dive into this project, but it gives me something to look forward to. It also gives me another option to use all of my leftovers. I think I could just as easily convert this to crochet as well. Thank you for your time, & sharing this with us.
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I cannot tell you how helpful this is. All the other videos talk about how to knit blankets, but they assume you know all of the "knitting lingo." You actually take the time to explain each and every step and how it's done. Thank you for making a tutorial that is actually for BEGINNERS.
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Thank you for this inspiring and beautiful project and easy step by step tutorials.
Your videos are Level 10. I can consistently count on your clear instructions.
WOW, at the age of 73 I’ve realised I’ve been darning in ends wrong all these years. Always willing to learn something new
Knitting becomes a lot of more fun with your videos and patterns.
Thank you, Stacey.
Best site ever. There. Are so many free patterns and tutorials. The instructor teaches in a way that you can actually understand! There are a wild variety of cloths to knit, but she also explains the basics to easily help you.
Wow, this is so cool. My Grandma, a master quilter, taught me, but I don't like quilting. I love quilts though. Now I can knit one! Thank you so much!
I made this for my brother in 2015 for Christmas. It is huge over 6' tall and over 5' wide. He is over 6' he called it a man size blanket. I worked on it throughout 2015 starting February 2015 & finishing December 2015. His reaction was totally worth the time & money it took to make it. I spent between $150-$200 for the yarn.
Crystal Suttles such a adorable sister you are ❤️ bless you guys! 💕
How much wool u used...in grams
Yes, that should work fine if you're willing to put in the extra work (brioche stitch over garter stitch). But I'll tell you this - garter stitch makes a pretty warm and dense blanket on it's own!
Hallo, i am from Austria and I like your blanket. Two years ago i made it for my daughter and now i make the second one for my son. And i am sure this is not the last one. I think it is awesome that you show us how to make this beautyful things. Thank you!
Your technique saved a "too short" hat I made yesterday for my daughter. Now it covers her ears with a new length!
Thanks Staci! Since I asked, I have also thought that maybe I could take a pic with paper numbers on it and just think about it once…lol. Thanks SO much for always be so patient, kind and quick to respond!
I love revisiting your videos to remember techniques I need to complete a new project. Thank you, thank you . . . thank you!!!!!!! 🥰
Very clear and worthwhile video. You taught me things I didn't know I didn't know. Thanks, Kathy.
After making the blocks and time to seam them together I had to really pay attention to how you did that and I must say you just saved me a major headache. Thank you so much on your clear tutorial.
SnowyDogz - thank you for the note. First up, if you're worried about seaming, this project is a GREAT way to get some practice and become an expert at it. :) That said, I'll answer your question. If you're leaving live stitches and are able to do a 3-needle BO to seam, that will work fine. That BO leaves a ridge, like mattress stitch, and it should provide plenty of stability to the heavy garter stitch. Good luck!
Yes - wool/synthetic blend will make a nice Log Cabin blanket. In fact, I've made two of these blankets now - the first was using my 100% wool leftovers, and the second used wool blend leftovers. Both blankets are very nice, and the wool blend blanket has the added benefit of being machine washable. Just be consistent with the fiber type you use throughout the whole blanket. :)
Thx Staci! It's 1:20 am on the east side of the country and I'm working on my Log Cabin Blanket. The cotton is working out very nicely and I'm blocking as I go. It looks and feels great. This project is so fun to knit and what a great way to use up left over yarn. Thx again :)
Oh, Staci. I just lost an hour watching a whole pile of your videos back to back (originally to find one to link to my blog) but they're like a holiday murder mystery - totally engrossing. I've seen them all before, but there's something almost therapeutic about them, you're method is so calm and ... I love you! ^_^
Your demos are excellent and so easy to follow. I was always leery about knitting a mitered square until I watched your demo. No stopping me now. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
I've been working on this blanket for over three years. Finally I'm almost finished! Thank you for the vid, I had to come back to it a few times to refresh my memory :)
I had an idea about making a knitted blanket using the log cabin pattern on my knitting machine (I'm drowning in leftover yarn). It hadn't gotten past thinking about it, when 'lo and behold your video pops up in my feed. Talk about serendipity.
I've been looking at this pattern for 5 years. I'm starting it today. I'm on my 2nd strip. Thanks for the video.
I just started mine! I have the first square almost complete. I just started knitting this is my second project. As soon as I can figure out how I will show you a picture. I am really wanting the feed back of someone who knits. Lol my hubby says it looks good but he doesn't craft! Plus he loves me. Your tutorials are easy to follow. Keep it up!
I'm loving this project , totally addicted, hubby has been sorting all my yarn stash for me , so real labour of love for both of us, thank u for another gt video xxx
A good, inexpensive, widely-available choice if you're looking for a wool blend is Lion Brand Wool Ease. They yarn is really nice to work with, washes well, and blocks out nearly as well as 100% wool. If you live in the US, you can probably buy it at your local craft/fabric stores, or online.
Thank you Stacey! I have made this sweater a few years ago, and since this design is a loose fit, I have made a large, which is way to big for me, and so I never wore it. I will undo the sweater, wash the yarn, and reknit the whole thing. I will also enlarge the front band, so that I can find a grosgrain ribbon in the proper color for my sweater. Thnak you so much for having taken the time to answer me. Really appreciated!!!
Thanks for the video. My group of Needlers knit for a care home with donated yarn. The Log Cabin Blanket uses up many bits and pieces of left over yarn and make great lap blankets. I sometimes have a couple of them on the go, and use up yarn as it becomes available.
Finished a one piece Log Cabin design lap throw for a senior's care home. It is 36" square and has an I-cord edge. I found that making a smooth edge was easier to pick up stitches. Instead of knitting the first and last stitch, I purled the last stitch and slipped the first stitch. Wish I could include a picture. It's quite lovely.
I've made this blanket for my mother and she loved it, this was easy with lots of colors.
your videos and instructions are always so clear. every stitch clearly defined. all i have seen have been informative to detail. you are definitely appreciated. ty for sharing.
This is great as I wanted to do a blanket but didn't want to do plain squares and I love the Log Cabin design. Thank you very much, you have made my day!
thank you so much for taking the time to give clear, thorough instructions. i just finished making a log cabin quilt, and recently learned how to knit as well so i am very excited to try this blanket!
I don't know if you teach knitting classes, but I would DEFINITELY sign up! The few videos I've watched of yours are beyond helpful to me. Especially this blanket. I started a blanket (after seeing your dishcloth video) for one of my nieces who's due in August. Another niece is due about 3 weeks later and I'm making this pattern for her in baby colors. I tried following the written pattern but just couldn't quite grasp it. This video was an eye opener for me. Thanks & keep 'em coming!!!
I started this blanket months ago. It’s my project between projects. I’ve chose. A barn raising pattern for the layout, which will require 24 squares! I may have set my heights a little high. Not sure how long it will take to accomplish with other projects coming up in between. It started will leftovers. But because I am OCD about everything matching, I’m making all the squares the same. Thank you for your guidance. You are always my go to for instructions.
I’ve used this pattern over and over again. Great pattern!
Right now I'm sitting here trying to decide which to knit first....this, or her 10 stitch blanket~ I just can't decide~!! Your comment helps,,thanks🌻✌
Vivienne Clark I’ll check out her 10 stitch blanket.
only 4 more squares! I hope they all fit together well…and I am living dangerously by trimming it in black, against Staci's advice, but hey,I am only going to making ONE of these so I am going for it. I recommend this for an advanced beginner! Thanks Staci! (I am sure I will be back during the seaming, but all is good now)
I am halfway done with this and I love it! Such easy TV knitting!
Thank you for all your wonderful videos!
Of all tutorials I’ve seen, yours are the best, thanks from Sweden
Hi, I'm new to knitting. This video was so helpful. Thank you so much. I had bought some Noro yarn a while back and saw another quilt similar to yours but it seemed too difficult for me just yet. Once I saw your video it all just clicked so I'm going to try and make your quilt. I started my own blocks (only 2 so far) but am going to start over (a trial run with less expensive yarn) and once I get the hang of it, use my Noro yarn...YAY...Thanks again.
This blanket is absolutely beautiful!!! Definitely on my “to do” list!!
My words and thoughts exactly ! Oh my gosh! Good luck! Let me know how you do :)
Thank you, your tutorials are really clear & I have now made two of these blankets for presents. As suggested I used scraps of wool but made the outside & panels in navy. It was also made me learn how to crochet, only basic but it worked.
Many thanks for a clear video explaining all the concepts, and for dividing the video into manageable parts. It really took the 'overwhelm' out of the project. Thank you for the free pattern also. You are a wonderful teacher, and your camera work and editing only add to all that. Thank you so very much.
Thank you for the note. Yes, I do sometimes sell commissioned knit items, but they end up being pretty expensive, since they take a long time to make. It is better for me to teach you to knit, than to sell you something knitted. :)
Yes - you could slip the first stitch of each row to create something similar to a bind-off edge on the sides of your work. But I advice caution - this could cause tension issues at the sides of your work in garter stitch. Good luck!
I was thinking acrylic because that's mostly what I have in my stash! I'm making it for a five-year-old though, so he probably won't care if it's not perfectly flat. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly!
This was the first project of yours that I made. You are my go to gal whenever I need help as our style of learning to knit was similar.
I’m working on ten stitch but I love this one too. So maybe I’ll do both. Thank you for both pattern’s. I’m a fairly new knitter and loving it very much. So much fun!! Happy knitting from Dee in NM
40 rows does equal 20 ridges, that is correct. The only part that might be confusing is that the cast-on row will also contribute to half a ridge (I'm talking about the center square here). So the center square is cast-on, knit 40 rows. And in subsequent strips when you start a new color, the row you pick up and knit in the new color counts as half a ridge. So it's pick up and knit in the new color, knit for 19 rows (20 ridges). It really is easiest just to count ridges, and not rows.
Thank you I am screen shotting this great info !
Yes, I address this in the video. I wanted the seams to line up exactly the same between each block, since the seams to create a ridge, and weight. You can certainly do it however you like, my concern was that some blocks with 10 ridges and some blocks with 0 would create a visible unbalance.
The brands of yarn don't matter, as long as the fiber type is the same. It sounds like you're on the right track for making a nice blanket!
That's kind of what I thought…I bought the most expensive pair they had…lol! I'll try steaming. Unruly is a great word!! Thanks so much. Happy Easter!
Thank you for the wonderful tutorial and the great tips .
I learned a lot and I have been knitting for many years.
Love your log cabin pattern and am sure going to give it a try.
Happy knitting,
Yoka
Love your videos. You make it look so easy, but I have taught myself to knit from your videos. I found the log cabin blanket and just love the look. Cannot wait to get started. I crochet also, but seems the knitting goes a little faster. I did have to find my "comfort style of knitting" so I could get things moving along. I am not a "thrower" but I am comfortable with the European style, it is like continental only from the back. I can move quickly through a row whether knitting or purling.
I seam into the notches of the ridge after following the Kyler's Kardigan sweater pattern and this might still work with the ridges going in another direction if you want to try another method. The finished blanket is beautiful and looks like the wool has bloomed well after washing. ~Bonnie
There are several online sellers that have blocking boards for under $100 - Knit Picks is a good choice and a reliable retailer!
You will want to bind-off on the right side, so that the ridge from the stitches you picked up (when you first started that strip) will be on the back.
Hi Jo - thank you for the note. I don't have a video (yet!) on a crocheted seam, but that is a great idea to add to our next video shoot. Thank you! Watch for the video soon!
Perfect! Been looking for something to do with my tons of scraps, this is going to be great, thank you!
I have done this and it turned out really well. I planned mine so it was different shades of purple, pink and white. I chamges the border to a wool thatnchanges colour and it looks amazing! Thanks, you are an amazing techer:)
I did not expect a reply and I thank you for that. I will keep watching and recommend you to all my friends.
Great video.Love the ones I have watched, You are precise and every time I form a question on my mind, you answer it. I have a big stash and this is perfect. It will have to wait a little since I have several wips going already. Nice to know this will be here if I need it again, and I will. Thanks again for the great videos!!!
you make this seem so easy. still trying to learn, still working on just making squares, gonna start out with making a blanket out of that, and just weaving / sewing them together, for now. then i may try this.
Thanks for all your help with knitting! You are a teacher par excellence!
I love all ur videos .. thank u soooooooooooooooo much for uploading these videos for free ... u r GREAT ... many greetings from Egypt :)
Yes - you need to follow the pattern carefully to make sure each block is the same size as all of the others. If one is bigger or smaller, it will not seam together evenly with the others.
Hi Staci, hey just want you to know that I think your videos are the best. Also, I love this log cabin blanket, and hope to start mine in the near future.
I would like to chime in about circular needles, I too tried to steam the cords on some Clover circulars to get them to relax, but I was still not satisfied with the flexibility. So I bought so Addis turbo and noticed a world of difference. In my opinion, they are definitely work the money.
You are a great teacher. You make it so easy to understand thanks so much ❤
Yes, I'm happy to help. The CO and BOs on this blanket are just your average COs and BOs - do you normally have trouble with these stitches being tight in other projects? I'm also confused about part of your question - "when I add the other yarn". Can you explain this better? After the first square, you add the other yarn when you pick up stitches between the ridges of the center square, so the CO and BO don't have anything to do with the first strip. Please help me understand.
Thank you for this video. It’s very clear and comprehensive. The only thing I have done differently is to cast on that first centre block using a crochet cast on. This gives a chained edge that looks identical to the bind off edge and makes it very easy to pick up stitches from.
I absolutely love LOVE your videos. I have always wanted to learn to knit and your videos are GREAT!!!!! Thank you for teaching me how to knit!!!!
Thanks - that's exactly what I'm doing - the crochet hook method. Time consuming, but it's only for a short distance on each side (I've cut the overall size in half because I was doing this as a "test" to see if I like it - I do!) Love your videos :)
JUST MAKE YOURSELF LERN TO KNIT RIGHT HANDED IS WHAT MOST PEAPLE RECAMEND & IT CAN BE DONE MY GIRL FRINDDID IT AND THIS IS A GREAT THING TO LERN ON DONT GIVE UP
I just started knitting like yesterday and I'm in the process of making a quilt and I'm hoping I am able to do this as a next project because it really is pretty cool
Hooray! You are a god send, Staci :) I have been wanting to knit a log cabin project for a long time. I am so elated that this is a free pattern too!
What excellent instructions. So many helpful tips that are applicable to other projects too.
Hi Annie - I will check out that technique and see if I can put it into a video - BUT, not to use in this pattern. The picked-up seams as well as the regular seams are very important for structure in this blanket. Without them, this blanket would be a heavy, floppy mess of garter stitch. But I will check out the technique, to use on other projects. :)
As long as you are happy with the fabric you are creating, you can knit this in any gauge you like. Keep in mind that changing the gauge will change the size of the finished blanket and the yarn amounts you need, from what I have printed in the pattern.
Very nice patterns! You did a great job! The blanket is almost pretty and it provides an added beauty to your log cabin. Thank you for sharing your ideas! Generally, I will recommend this video to my friends interested to do the same.
This blanket is so beautiful!
I haven't finished yet but this is definitely the funnest project I have ever knitted!
This is so beautiful it’s on my list! I have a lot of wonderful colors but in acrylic and I’m excited to get it started
This demystifies so much about garter stitch! Thank you.
I just finished this thanks to you. It was a wonderful experience. Not perfect but beautiful. .
Circular needles are my preference - I actually never use straights (aside from DPNs). I find that allowing the weight of my knitting to rest in my lap (as it does with circulars) is easier on my wrists and hands.
@mchllwoods That is entirely up to you, and your personal taste. If you don't like the way it looks, you probably want to knit a different center square. The center squares really stand out in the blanket.
Thanks for a great pattern and tutorial...can't wait to get started. Working a slip stitch at the beginning of each row would prevent having to seam garter bumps.....
Yes - you can slip the first stitch if you choose...but you run the risk of creating a tension issue at the edge of each strip, as slipped stitches stretch over two rows, instead of just one.
That will work out fine - visually, it will be identical. The only difference will be that you will be able to feel more "seams" on the back of the work, where you picked up to knit the last 5 border rows around the outside of the seamed blanket. No problem at all.
The Vs will always face upward toward the bind-off edge. If you see Vs that are upside down, shift your focus one-half stitch over. Then you will see them facing upwards again. :)
@toxixlips You can try binding off with a bigger needle (holding it in your right hand while you BO). The fact that your BO is tight probably doesn't have to do with the acrylic, but an animal fiber would be more forgiving with a tight BO. Meaning you can knit a tight BO with an animal fiber, and it will still block out okay. Hope that helps.
you are so helpful…I really appreciate your dedication. My first square is a little bigger than 13, it's about 14 so I hope I can make them all 14. I also ordered the Lion Brand Wool Ease and I love that yarn, it does block really well. Thanks for all of your advice and help so far….maybe you won't hear from me again until I get to the seaming, I really want to use black, but I know you don't advise that! We'll see! :)
I was wondering what to make next. Thanks for answering my unknown question! lol. This blanket is gorgeous!!!
Thank you for the nice note! I'm glad you're enjoying my videos! :)
Thankyou! I love the blanket and your explanation of technique is so clear that I'm keen to use all my little bits of wool and give it a go!
Brilliant! Since all I know how to do is knit, I will definitely be giving this a try. Thank you so much for the showing. Also, my favorite part of it all, is your "Magic Moment" :)
Makes perfect sense. Sometimes I kick myself for thinking I'm clever for going seamless, only to find that there actually was a purpose. Thanks! :)
Absolutely LOVE your video tutorials Stacy. I just heard about this Log Cabin knitting on the FB fanpage today and had to look it up Really looking forward to giving this a go and glad it's so easy. Many thanks for sharing this....RJ :-)
Hi Charlotte - thank you for the note. It's impossible for me to answer your question - acrylic yarns are a crapshoot. Some respond well to steam, and some are damaged by it. You can always test steam out on a swatch beforehand. But here's my advice - if you're leaning towards acrylic yarn because it is washable, I encourage you to take a look at superwash wools, or wool/synthetic blends instead. Much easier yarns to work with.
Thanks. Nice relaxing winter knit and good way to use up yarn odments. Easy enough to do in front of the telly!
Ohhh…I might need to watch your casting on, mine might not be what it should be, but I get stitches on the needle :) I definitely know my casting on is wayyyyyyyy different from yours. My cast on's are very loose, I bet I will have problems when I get around to that side. If so, I will learn another way of casting on. Thanks again, you rock!
I really enjoyed this video. I'm not sure exactly when I will dive into this project, but it gives me something to look forward to. It also gives me another option to use all of my leftovers. I think I could just as easily convert this to crochet as well. Thank you for your time, & sharing this with us.
This tutorial is exceptional! So clear and helpful! I’ve started my first block today. Thank you 🙏