This basic crochet hexagon can be anything! Use it to make a seat cushion, wall hanging, tree skirt, or a whole blanket! There are even some more ideas here. This post has affiliate links. For more info click here.
I have been loving hexagons lately. A few bloggers and I did a fun crochet-along with them at the beginning of the year, and I have been hooked since. I have a few project ideas in the works, but first I needed to write a simple hexagon pattern to use for them. This solid hexagon crochet pattern is easy to work up, and has a great shape. Hopefully it will be useful to you with your own hexagon projects!
It’s a pretty straight-forward pattern, but I have included a photo tutorial anyway. Once you work it a few times, it’s easy to make tons of them.
This pattern is a perfect beginner’s pattern and only uses 2 stitches, the half double crochet (hdc) and slip stitch (sl st). You can find a video tutorial for the hdc stitch here. (Don’t forget to subscribe to my Youtube channel.)
What you need:
- G hook
- Medium Weight Yarn ( I am using KnitPicks Dishie 100% cotton in Navy, Swan and Flamingo)
Abbreviations: (American Terms)
Ch – Chain
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Sl st – Slip stitch
Each hexie is approximately 4″ across from corner to corner.
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Star with a magic ring
- Hdc 12 in ring. (12 sts)
Join with sl st.
- Ch 1. Hdc in same st. *Hdc 3 in next st. Hdc in next st. * work 5 times. Hdc 3 in last st. (24 sts)
Join with a sl st
- Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Hdc in next st. Hdc 3 in next st. *Hdc 3. Hdc 3 in next st. * work 5 times. Hdc in last st (36 sts). Join with a slst.
- Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Hdc 2. Hdc, ch 1, hdc – all in next st. *Hdc 5. Hdc, ch 1, hdc – all in next st. * work 5 times. Hdc 2. ( 48 sts). Join with sl st.
Tie off your yarn and weave in your ends.
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Happy crocheting!
Round 3: we are copying
Hdc in next st. Hdc 3 in next st
Or *
Hdc 3. Hdc 3 in next st. *
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Hdc in next 3 sts, work 3 hdc in next st.
Is there a way to print this?
Yes, you can can highlight the text, then right click on the highlight, then click “print”, it should print that way.
I cannot get #4 in the hexagon pattern. I can’t get 48 for that row. I do not understand how you get all them in one stitch. Would you please let me know how to do it.
You are only working the hdc, ch 1, hdc in the same st. This forms the corner. Did you see the accompanying photo for reference?
Thank you
Hello! This is my first time making hexagons & I was wondering should I block them when I’m finished to make them a little less rounded? Thanks!
Hi Cait! Yes you can block them, but they should look like hexagons, especially with the ch 1 in each corner of the last round.
Hi, I love these so much! And I am thinking of trying the yarn as well. I am wondering how many hexagons you get from one ball. I am getting ready to try your hexagon wall hanging! It is absolutely lovely!
Not sure I know the hdc and the video link doesn’t work. How do you do this?
A half double crochet is like a double crochet, but instead of pulling through two loops at a time, you pull through all three :)
Half double crochet(or hdc) is really easy. If you can do a double crochet, instead of pulling thru the first 2 loops, then the 2nd 2 loops. You just pull thru all 3 loops at once.
Hiya I am struggling to do the last round! My hexagon keeps going circley. I find it hard to understand written patterns . is there anyway to watch the video? It says its unavalible :(
Thanks
Sorry! There is no video. Did you finish all the rounds and it still looks round?
Hi Bethany,
Can you confirm no 4 please? I am struggling with the counting so I have written your pattern out with individual stitches. I can only get it to add up to 42 stitches not 48. Do you count the chain as a stitch in itself? There are 6 chains so I may have answered my own question…
Thanks, Sue
It’s correct, but you don’t count the chain. The first sts equal 6, plus you work the 8-st sequence 5 times, which equals 40, plus the last 2 hdc. All together they make 48.
Thank you
I also was getting 42 stitches until i worked out what i was reading incorrectly. You hdc ch1 hdc in same stitch. The directions say in next stitch which i didnt read correctly as same stitch. You should get 48 and with a hex pattern.
I just bought a new computer desk & chair your amazing looking Hexagon Puff Seat Cushion is PERFECT for the seat. I plan on making a cushioned backing for my seat as well, since it might help my fibromyalgia in my back. It might take me a while to get started (2-3 weeks since I’m on another project at the moment), but when I get done with the cushion & padding for the back of my chair, how can I send you the pics to let you see them? Oh & by the way, your video link doesn’t work. I tried it. Thanks.
Oh yay! So glad you loved it! I would LOVE to see your photos, please do share them! And I will look at the link, sorry for the inconvenience!
On row 3 it says to hdc3 in next stitch, hdc3, hdc 3 in next st.. Does that 3hdcin next st, 1hdc in each of next 3 stitches then 3hdc in next st?
Yes it does!
I’d like to increase this by another 2 rounds. I’m trying to figure out how to increase the stitches. Do you have a suggestion?
Yes! Just continue working 3 hdc in each corner.
Hi beth, Kinda lost as in work 3hdc in each chain space?
Makeda
The ch space you made in the corner: work 3 hdc in that space.
do you have the pattern for the front loop 6sided hexon? it is just done in single crochet.I do them in 8 rows very simple. I like yours very much, but the front loop shows so pretty .thank you Mary roark
I don’t! It sounds very nice!
Look forward to learning these and more
Thanks so much!
Is this hexagon pattern the one you used for the sea turtle?
Thanks, Dixie
No, the sea turtle is a modification to a pattern at Joann.com, and they use their own hexagon. The link is in the sea turtle post text.