by That is a fantastic request! The Crochet Hexagon Motif is an excellent next step after mastering the square. It is slightly more challenging but incredibly rewarding, as it creates unique, flowing fabric perfect for blankets, cardigans, and garments.
I will provide a detailed, step-by-step tutorial for the Classic Granny Hexagon Motif, which uses the familiar cluster stitch, making it the easiest hexagonal pattern for beginners.
🔶 Classic Granny Hexagon Motif Tutorial
This motif is built using the same clusters of three double crochet (dc) stitches as a square, but utilizes six corners instead of four to create the hexagonal shape.
Materials You’ll Need
- Yarn: Medium-weight yarn (worsted/size 4) is recommended, as the stitches are clear and easy to count.
- Crochet Hook: The size appropriate for your yarn (e.g., 5.0 mm or H/8).
- Scissors, Tapestry Needle.
Key Crochet Terms
| Abbreviation | Stitch Name |
| ch | Chain |
| sl st | Slip Stitch |
| dc | Double Crochet |
| Cluster | 3 dc worked into the same space |
| Corner | (Cluster, ch 2, Cluster) |
Step-by-Step Instructions
Round 1: Creating the Center and Six Sides
We establish the center ring and the first six corners that define the hexagon.
- Start the Ring: Make a Magic Ring (or chain 5 and sl st into the first chain to form a ring).
- First Cluster: ch 3 (This counts as your first dc). Work 2 dc into the center ring.
- Corner Space: ch 2.
- Repeat: Work [3 dc into the ring, ch 2] 5 more times. (You will have 6 clusters and 6 corner spaces).
- Finish: Pull the yarn tail tight to close the center hole. Join the round with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.
Round 2: Defining the Hexagon Structure
We now work entirely into the chain spaces from the previous round.
- Move to Corner: sl st into the next 2 dc stitches and then sl st into the ch-2 corner space (this centers you for the next round).
- First Corner: ch 3. Work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into the same corner space (This is a complete Corner).
- Next Corner: ch 1 (This is the separator chain for the side—there are no side clusters yet).
- Repeat: Work [Corner (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 space, ch 1 (Separator)] 5 more times.
- Finish: Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.
Round 3: Building the First Side Cluster
The sides of the hexagon now grow by adding a new cluster into the separator chain space from the previous round.
- Move to Corner: sl st over the next 2 dc stitches and sl st into the ch-2 corner space.
- First Corner: ch 3. Work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into the corner space.
- First Side Cluster: ch 1. Work 3 dc into the next ch-1 separator space.
- Repeat: Continue the sequence [ch 1, Corner (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 corner sp, ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 separator sp] 5 more times.
- Finish: Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.
Continuing to Grow
To make the hexagon larger, simply repeat Round 3.
- Corners: Always work the full (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into the ch-2 corner space.
- Sides: Always work (ch 1, 3 dc) into every ch-1 space along the side. The number of side clusters increases by one in every round.
Finishing the Motif
- Fasten Off: Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail, and pull the loop completely through the last stitch to knot it.
- Weave in Ends: Thread the tails onto a tapestry needle and weave them securely into the back of the corresponding stitches.
Your beautiful Granny Hexagon Motif is complete! Would you like instructions on how to join these hexagons together, or how to turn them into a straight edge for a garment?
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