I’m sharing a collection of 17+ free log cabin patterns in today’s roundup! This pattern collection includes crochet, knit, sewing, and quilting log cabin patterns to make a bag, a mug rug, pillows, blocks, and blankets in a variety of sizes.

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17+ Free Log Cabin Patterns

The last Sunday in June is Log Cabin Day. To celebrate, I’m sharing a collection of 17+ free log cabin patterns to crochet, knit, or sew! The log cabin block is one of the most traditional and beloved in blankets, but this collection also includes a bag, a mug rug, and pillows in addition to blocks and blankets in several sizes.
5 Log Cabin Crochet Patterns
These include standard and Tunisian crochet patterns for log cabin squares and blankets in multiple sizes.

- Tunisian Crochet Log Cabin Sampler Blanket by Underground Crafter: Sample 5 different stitches in this blanket, available in 5 sizes from baby blanket through queen blanket.

- Easy Rectangle Log Cabin Blanket by Moogly: This pattern is made with super bulky yarn and includes a video tutorial. Moogly also has a square version made with a medium weight, self-striping yarn.

- Linen Log Cabin Square by Divine Debris: This pattern for a square made in one piece includes plenty of eye candy for blanket layouts.

- Log Cabin Heart by Kathy North: This is one of 12 square patterns in the Contest Favorites Heart Squares Afghan.

- Chic Log Cabin Blanket by Marly Bird: This pattern includes multiple color suggestions and a blank for creating your own color layout.
6 Log Cabin Knitting Patterns
These log cabin knitting patterns include a bag and blankets in various sizes.

- MODular Knit Quilt by Two of Wands: This modern classic is made from seamed log cabin blocks.

- Log Cabin Bag by Frankie Brown: This PDF pattern includes progress photos and shares 3 classic log cabin layouts if you choose to make a blanket instead.

- Bento Box Quilt by Very Pink Knits: This pattern includes a PDF version, two video tutorials, and a coloring page for envisioning your layout.

- Log Cabin Pocket Blankie via Lion Brand: This pattern is made in one piece and includes a pocket that you can store the blanket or a stuffed animal in.
- Amazing Log Cabin Blanket via Purl SoHo: This throw is knit in one piece from the center out.

- Baby Log Cabin Blanket by Irina Poludnenko: This baby blanket is made from 16 squares that are seamed together. A kit is also available including yarn + pattern.
6+ Log Cabin Sewing and Quilting Patterns
These log cabin patterns to sew and quilt include a mug rug, pocket pillows, blocks, and quilts.

- Denim Log Cabin Pocket Pillows and Traditional Log Cabin Pocket Pillow by Underground Crafter: Use up some of that denim I know you have lying around the house while making these 3 fun variations of log cabin pocket pillows!

- Oz Quilt by Jo’s Country Junction: This quilt can be made with scraps or pre-cut 2.5” fabric (also known as “jelly rolls”). The main block is a variation on a half log cabin block with a triangle for the cornerstone.

- Log Cabin Quilt Block by Sew What Alicia: Learn to make the quilt block with this pattern, including a video.

- Quilt As You Go Mug Rug by AppleGreen Cottage: This simple rectangular log cabin QAYG block is transformed into a mug rug.

- Mini Log Cabin Template by the Sewing Loft: This printable makes a great scrap buster and finishes to a 4” block.

- Vintage Inspired Log Cabin Quilt by Diary of a Quilter: This free pattern includes details for chain piecing blocks so they can work up faster.
Looking for more quilt-inspired projects? Check out 31 free quilt-inspired crochet and knitting patterns.
