Inside: Learn how to crochet a hexagon with this free pattern and fully-captioned tutorial videos for right and left handed crocheters.
You may be asking yourself what possible use you have for a crocheted hexagon.
Unless you’re obsessed with bees or in need of cute coaster design, you’ll use these hexagons as part of a larger project. That’s what I plan to do.
Hexagons are a fun, quirky shape that create some lovely designs when you sew them together. I’m working a new pattern right now using them.
This Accent Stripe Hexagon design creates a solid shape without holes or gaps. Unlike a traditional granny square look, I wanted a shape without eyelets that I could use to create other projects. (But it does make a lovely coaster, too!) The hexagon is worked in the round beginning with a magic circle and includes a contrast color stripe. If you prefer, you can make it in one color.
I wrote this pattern with a specific project in mind, so I used bulky yarn. But you can make hexagons of any size in 2 ways. First, change the yarn weight and hook size and follow the pattern as written. Or if you prefer you can add or subtract rounds until you reach the size you are looking for. It’s a VERY versatile pattern.
This pattern includes written instructions and links to fully captioned tutorial videos for both left and right handed crocheters.
How to Crochet the Accent Stripe Hexagon
By Kristen Mangus
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MATERIALS
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Yarn
Bulky (#5) weight yarn in 2 colors
Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek Chunky (142 g/ 5 oz, 193 m/211 yds) used in sample.
Contrast A – Color Sage (1 ball)
Contrast B – Color Dark Grey (1 ball)
Hook
US Size J (6 mm) hook
Furls Odyssey II hook in Black & Nickel used in sample.
Notions
Tapestry needle
ABBREVIATIONS
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain
Dc = Double crochet
Edc = Extended double crochet
Hdc = Half double crochet
INC = Increase
Rnd = round
Sl = slipped stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tr = Treble crochet
YO = Yarnover
If you need a refresher, be sure to check out my How to Crochet series!
GAUGE 7 sts x 3 rows in 2” (5 cm) in double crochet stitch
MEASUREMENT
Side to side: 7” [18 cm]
Point to point: 8” [20 cm]
SKILL LEVEL Easy
NOTES
This pattern begins with a magic circle, and the technique is shown on the video. The entire pattern is worked in the round on the Right Side without turning your work.
The hexagon can be made larger by adding rounds until it reaches the desired size. Changing hook sizes up or down a .5 mm will change finished size about 1/2 inch.
The accent stripe is slightly smaller than other rounds, however it can be worked in double crochet as other rounds if desired.
Corners are made in treble crochet to prevent gaps. On the last round, the treble is substituted for an extended double crochet to prevent curling as a treble can be too tall on that round. If you prefer, you may substitute Edc for Tr throughout the pattern.
Extended double crochet – Yarnover, insert hook in dc of prev rnd and draw up a loop, YO and draw through ONE LOOP ONLY on hook; finish remaining as regular dc – YO and draw through 2 loops on hook, YO and draw 2 loops remaining on hook.
INSTRUCTIONS
With contrast A, make a magic circle.
Rnd. 1: Ch 2. Dc 12 in magic circle. Sl to join into beg dc. (12 dc).
Gently tug beginning yarn tail to close magic circle.
NOTE: Chain does NOT count as a stitch in any round.
Rnd. 2: Ch 2. *Dc 1, tr 1, dc 1 into first st (makes corner), Dc INC (Dc twice in same st). Repeat from * 5 times. Sl to join into beg dc. (30 sts – 6 corners made).
Rnd. 3: Ch 2. Dc into first dc. *Dc 1, tr 1, dc 1 into next tr, Dc 4. Repeat from * 4 times. Next Dc 1, tr 1, dc 1 into next tr (makes 6th corner), Dc 3. Sl to join into beg dc. (42 sts).
Rnd. 4: Ch 2. Dc 2 into next 2 dc. *Dc 1, tr 1, dc 1 into next tr, Dc 6. Repeat from * 4 times. Next Dc 1, tr 1, dc 1 into next tr (last corner), Dc 4. Sl to join into beg dc. (54 sts).
Rnd 5: With contrast B, ch 1. Hdc 3 into next 3dc. *Hdc 1, dc 1, hdc 1 into next tr, hdc 8. Repeat from * 4 times. Next Dc 1, tr 1, dc 1 into next tr (last corner), Hdc 5. Sl to join into beg dc. (66 sts).
Rnd 6: With contrast A, ch 2. Dc 4 into next 4 hdc. *Dc 1, edc 1, dc 1 into next dc, Dc 10. Repeat from * 4 times. Next Dc 1, edc 1, dc 1 into next tr (makes 6th corner), Dc 6. Sl to join into beg dc. (78 sts).
Fasten off. Weave in ending tail. At magic circle, pull tail to tighten, and weave tail into center.
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How to Crochet a Hexagon Tutorial Videos
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