Goose Creek

Log cabin blankets and herringbone stitch are both classics that are currently back in trend. Boost the modern, trendy feel of this children’s blanket with bold, on-trend colors or go classic with softer pinks or blues. Either way, this sturdy security blanket is sure to be loved by a kid in your life for years to come.

This pattern includes includes a schematic and written instructions for creating the log cabin-style blanket. Suggestions are included for modifying the size of the blanket if desired, including a chart with common blanket sizes. The pattern also include written and photo instructions for knitting herringbone stitch, as well as links to a video tutorial on herringbone stitch.

Recommended size requires most of a skein of C1 and C2 in recommended yarn, and about .75 skein of C3 and C4.

Pattern Prerequisites: CO, pick up and knit, k, p, ssk, p2tog, drop a stitch, sl, ktbl, BO.