Learn to crochet a Hexagon! Crochet Hexagons are quick and easy to make, and can be used in many types of projects.
These motifs can be sewn together to make striking geometric designs. Use individual hexagons as appliques, coasters, dish scrubbies, or face scrubbies.
How to Crochet a Basic Hexagon
by Yay For Yarn
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Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
You will need:
Yarn of your choice (amount will depend on yarn weight category and desired finished size)
Crochet Hook (in a size that is appropriate for the yarn you are using)
Scissors
Yarn Needle or Blunt Tapestry Needle
Stitch Marker (I prefer the Split-Ring type for this)
Gauge will depend on the yarn and hook you are using. Using a hook size that is appropriate for the thickness of your yarn will yield the best result.
Abbreviations:
st: stitch sts: stitches beg: beginning ch: chain sc: single crochet ea: each
The size of the hexagon is customizable. Once you have completed round 3, you can stop then, or after any of the following rounds.
Begin by making a Magic Loop.
Round 1: ch 1, 5 sc into magic loop. Hold onto the chain from beg of round and pull yarn tail to close magic loop. You should have 6 sts. Place marker in loop that is currently on the hook.
Tip: Crochet over the yarn tail as you go on following rounds to avoid weaving it in later.
Round 2: 2 sc in ea of nxt 6 sts. You should have 12 sts. Place marker in loop that is currently on the hook.
Round 3: *sc in nxt st, 2 sc in nxt st*. Repeat between *and* 5 more times around. You should have 18 sts. Place marker in loop that is currently on the hook.
Round 4: *sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, 2sc in nxt st*. Repeat between *and* 5 more times around. You should have 24 sts. Place marker in loop that is currently on the hook.
Round 5: *sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, 2sc in nxt st*. Repeat between *and* 5 more times around. You should have 30 sts. Place marker in loop that is currently on the hook.
Round 6: *sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, 2 sc in nxt st*. Repeat between *and* 5 more times around. You should have 36 sts. Place marker in loop that is currently on the hook.
Round 7: *sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, 2 sc in nxt st*. Repeat between *and* 5 more times around. You should have 42 sts. Place marker in loop that is currently on the hook.
Round 8: *sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, 2 sc in nxt st*. Repeat between *and* 5 more times around. You should have 48 sts. Place marker in loop that is currently on the hook.
If you want to continue to make the hexagon larger, you can. On each following round, you should add one more stitch to the “repeat between *and*” sequence. So, the next round would repeat *sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, 2 sc in nxt st* around, the following round would repeat *sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, 2 sc in nxt st* around, et cetera, until the hexagon is as large as you like. Each round should always have 6 more sts than the previous round.
When your hexagon has reached the desired size, remove marker. There will be a little “dip” in the edge of your hexagon where the beginning / end of the round is. Sc in the nxt st or nxt few sts until the side of the hexagon appears straight. Slip stitch in nxt st and tie off. Feel free to leave a long tail if you would like to sew your hexagons together. For best results, block your hexagons with the method of your choice. I used acrylic yarn, so I chose to pin my hexagons to a pressing board and hold a steaming iron 2”-3” over the surface, until steam had penetrated the hexagon. If you are using a different fiber, you may prefer to wet block your work.
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60-degree triangles fit perfectly into spaces between hexagons. See my free tutorial for crocheting 60-degree triangles here.
What would you make from a hexagon?
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