Crochet Hexagon Pattern (Free Motif and Blanket)

A crochet hexagon is one of the most useful motifs you can learn. Six neat sides, a flat center, and corners that join together into blankets, cushions, bags, and even garments, all from one simple shape. This free crochet hexagon pattern teaches you a solid hexagon motif worked in the round, then shows you how to join the motifs as you go into a blanket, so there is no long seaming session at the end.

This is an original Little Loop Finds design, written in US terms and completely free. The motif is solid, with no holes in the middle, which makes it warm and sturdy for blankets. You work it in rounds from a magic ring, the corners are shaped with simple chain spaces, and every round ends with a stitch count. If you can double crochet and work into a chain space, you can crochet this hexagon.

A quick note on scope: this post is about one specific solid hexagon motif and how to join it into a blanket. It is not a granny hexagon with open clusters. If you want a classic square to compare, our easy granny square pattern is a good next project.

Key Takeaways

• Free original pattern: this crochet hexagon pattern is a Little Loop Finds original solid motif design, written in US terms, and completely free.
• A solid, hole-free motif: double crochet rounds with chain-space corners give you a flat, sturdy hexagon with no gaps in the middle.
• Join as you go: each new motif joins to its neighbors on its final round, so the blanket grows without a separate seaming step.
• Flexible sizing: one motif takes about 45 minutes, and the pattern gives motif counts for a baby blanket, a throw, and a bed-sized blanket.
• Many uses beyond blankets: the same motif makes cushions, table runners, bags, and a hexagon cardigan when you join enough of them.

Table of Contents

• Why You Will Love This Crochet Hexagon
• Finished Size, Skill Level, and Time
• Materials You Need
• Abbreviations (US Terms)
• Gauge and Sizing Notes
• Part 1: The Solid Hexagon Motif
• Part 2: Join-As-You-Go Blanket
• Part 3: Border and Finishing
• Variations: Colors, Sizes, and Uses
• Troubleshooting Hexagons That Curl or Gap
• Care Instructions
• Frequently Asked Questions

Why You Will Love This Crochet Hexagon

There is something satisfying about a hexagon. It has more sides than a square, so it feels a little bit special, and it joins into shapes that squares never can, like a honeycomb blanket or a round-edged cushion. A crochet hexagon motif is also the perfect take-along project. One motif fits in a small bag, uses a short length of yarn, and finishes in under an hour.

A crochet hexagon is also a wonderful stash buster. Because each motif is small, you can use up leftover balls of yarn in different colors, and the blanket still looks planned when the colors repeat in a simple order. Make every motif in the same color for a calm blanket, or change color every round for a bright, scrappy look.

Finished Size, Skill Level, and Time

• Finished size: one motif measures about 5 inches across from point to point in worsted weight yarn with a 5.0 mm hook. A baby blanket of 24 motifs measures about 30 by 36 inches, and a throw of 48 motifs measures about 40 by 52 inches before the border.
• Skill level: Easy. You need a magic ring, chains, slip stitches, single crochet, and double crochet, plus working into chain spaces for the corners.
• Time: about 45 minutes per motif, including weaving in the ends. A baby blanket takes about 18 hours of stitching time, and a throw takes about 36 hours, spread over as many evenings as you like.

Materials You Need

Worsted weight yarn is the best choice for a hexagon blanket because it works up quickly, the motifs hold their shape, and the finished blanket is warm without being heavy. A smooth acrylic or cotton blend yarn works well, because it shows clean stitch definition and it washes easily. Avoid fuzzy yarns, because they hide the corners and make it hard to see where to join.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch = chain
• ch-sp = chain space
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• rnd(s) = round(s)
• rep = repeat
• MR = magic ring
• JAYG = join as you go

Gauge and Sizing Notes

Gauge for a hexagon motif is about keeping the motif flat, not about hitting an exact number. Work the first 3 rounds of the motif and lay it on a table. It should lie flat, with six straight sides and no ruffling at the edges. If the edges ripple or wave, your stitches are too loose, so go down a hook size. If the motif cups upward like a bowl, your stitches are too tight, so go up a hook size.

One motif measures about 5 inches across from point to point in worsted weight yarn. If your motif measures 4.5 inches, your blanket will simply be a little smaller, and the motif counts in this pattern still work. The important thing is that all of your motifs measure the same, so make the first three motifs, measure them, and keep your tension steady for the rest.

Part 1: The Solid Hexagon Motif

The motif is worked in the round from the center out, starting with a magic ring. The first four rounds build a solid hexagon shape with double crochet, and rounds 5 and 6 shape the corners with chain spaces. Join each round with a slip stitch to the top of the starting chain.

Motif

With your chosen yarn, MR, ch 3 (counts as dc).

• Rnd 1: 11 dc in MR, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (12 dc)
• Rnd 2: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (24 dc)
• Rnd 3: ch 3, dc in next st, (2 dc in next st, dc in next st) rep 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (36 dc)
• Rnd 4: ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts) rep 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (48 dc)

Your work should now look like a flat circle about 3 inches across, with no holes in the middle. If it ripples, go down a hook size for the next motif. If it cups, go up a hook size. The next two rounds turn the circle into a hexagon by adding corners.

• Rnd 5: ch 3, dc in next 6 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st, (dc in next 7 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st) rep 5 times, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (66 dc, 6 ch-2 sps)
• Rnd 6: ch 3, dc in next 6 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, (dc in next 11 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp) rep 5 times, dc in next 4 sts, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (90 dc, 6 ch-2 sps)

Fasten off, leaving a 6 inch tail for weaving in, unless you are joining this motif to the blanket, in which case follow Part 2 and do not fasten off before the joining round. Your finished motif should be flat, with six straight sides and six clear corners. Each side measures about 2.5 inches, and the motif measures about 5 inches across from one corner to the opposite corner.

To change colors between rounds, fasten off and join the new color with a slip stitch in any stitch, then chain 3 and continue. The classic look is a different color for rounds 1 to 2, rounds 3 to 4, and rounds 5 to 6. Weave in the ends as you finish each motif, so you do not face a pile of tails at the end.

Part 2: Join-As-You-Go Blanket

Join-as-you-go means you connect each new motif to the blanket while you work its final round, instead of sewing all the motifs together later. The first motif is made on its own, following Part 1 all the way through round 6. Every motif after that is joined on round 6, using slip stitches into the chain spaces and stitches of its neighbors. The blanket grows one motif at a time, and it is finished the moment the last motif is done.

Lay out your blanket plan before you start joining. A baby blanket uses 24 motifs in 4 columns and 6 rows, and a throw uses 48 motifs in 6 columns and 8 rows. A bed-sized blanket uses 80 motifs in 8 columns and 10 rows. Work the first row of motifs from left to right, then start the second row below it, joining each new motif to the motif above it and to the motif on its left.

Joining a motif

Work rounds 1 to 5 of the new motif exactly as in Part 1. On round 6, work up to the first corner that touches a finished motif. Instead of chaining 2 in the corner, chain 1, slip stitch into the chain-2 space of the neighboring motif, chain 1, then work 2 dc into the same corner space to finish the corner. Along a shared side, slip stitch into every third stitch of the neighboring motif as you work your double crochets, which keeps the join flat and even. Work the rest of the round the same way, joining at every corner and side that touches a finished motif, and working plain corners and sides where the motif has no neighbor yet.

The trick to a neat join is to keep the slip stitches loose. If you pull them tight, the join puckers and the blanket pulls in at the seams. Lay the work flat after every motif to check that the join lies smooth. If a side looks wavy, join into every fourth stitch on the next side, and if a side gaps open, join into every second stitch. Our crochet mandala pattern uses the same flat round shaping, and it is good practice for even tension before you start a whole blanket.

Plan your colors as you join, because the blanket shows its pattern as it grows. Make every motif in the same three colors for a calm blanket, or use one color for the last round of every motif, which frames each hexagon and pulls the whole blanket together. Our crochet sunflower blanket pattern uses a single border color the same way.

Part 3: Border and Finishing

Once the last motif is joined, the blanket needs a border to neaten the zigzag edges and give it a finished look. Work the border in rounds around the whole blanket, starting at any corner. The border in this pattern is simple, with one round of single crochet to even out the edges, then two rounds of double crochet for weight, then a final scallop round for a soft edge.

Border

With the border color, join with a sl st in any corner ch-2 sp.

• Border Rnd 1: ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the corner ch-2 sp, sc evenly around the whole blanket, working 1 sc in each dc and 2 sc in each ch-2 sp along the sides, and (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-2 sp, sl st to first sc to join.
• Border Rnd 2: ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st around, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each corner ch-2 sp, sl st to top of ch 3 to join.
• Border Rnd 3: ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st around, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each corner ch-2 sp, sl st to top of ch 3 to join.
• Border Rnd 4 (scallop): ch 1, sc in same st, skip 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, skip 2 sts, (sc in next st, skip 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, skip 2 sts) rep around, sl st to first sc to join. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

The single crochet round is the most important part of the border, because it evens out the bumpy hexagon edges. Take your time, and add or skip a stitch now and then so the edge lies flat. If the border ripples, work fewer single crochets along the sides, and if it pulls in, add a few more. Block the finished blanket by laying it flat, pinning it to shape, and misting it lightly with water, then leave it to dry. Blocking evens out the motifs and opens up the corners.

Variations: Colors, Sizes, and Uses

• Classic three-color hexagon: work rounds 1 to 2 in cream, rounds 3 to 4 in sage green, and rounds 5 to 6 in dusty pink for a calm blanket with a vintage feel. Our daisy granny square crochet pattern uses a similar three-color rhythm.
• Rainbow scrappy blanket: use a different color for every motif to use up leftover yarn, and keep one color for the final round of every motif to pull the blanket together.
• Hexagon cushion: join 7 motifs, one in the center and six around it, add a matching back, stuff it lightly, and sew the edges together for a round cushion with a honeycomb face.
• Hexagon table runner: join motifs in a single row of 8 to 10 for a long runner, then add the border from Part 3 around the strip. Our crochet coaster pattern makes matching table pieces in the same colors.
• Hexagon cardigan: join motifs into front panels, a back panel, and sleeves for a cozy oversized sweater made entirely from this one motif. Our crochet tapestry pattern is a good next project if you enjoy working with color changes.

Troubleshooting Hexagons That Curl or Gap

• My motif ripples at the edges. Your stitches are too loose, or you added too many increases. Go down a hook size, and check your stitch counts at the end of every round.
• My motif cups upward like a bowl. Your stitches are too tight, or you missed an increase. Go up a hook size, and count your stitches at the end of rounds 2, 3, and 4.
• My corners are rounded, not pointed. The corner chain spaces are too small, or you worked the corners too tightly. Work the (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) corners loosely, and block the motif to sharpen them.
• My joins pucker the blanket. The joining slip stitches are too tight. Work them with a relaxed hand, and join into every third stitch along the sides, so the join has room to lie flat.
• My blanket edges are uneven. The border single crochet round has too many or too few stitches. Work that round slowly, adding or skipping a stitch so the edge lies flat.
• My motifs are different sizes. Your tension changed as you worked, which is normal over a long project. Measure your motifs now and then, and remake any motif that is much larger or smaller than the rest.

Care Instructions

Hand wash a crochet hexagon blanket gently in cool water with a tiny amount of mild soap, press out the water without wringing, and lay the blanket flat to dry so the motifs keep their shape. If the yarn label says machine washable, use a gentle cycle in a mesh laundry bag, and lay the blanket flat to dry. Do not put a hexagon blanket in the dryer on high heat, because the motifs can shrink unevenly and the corners can curl. Keep it out of direct sunlight, so the colors stay bright.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this crochet hexagon pattern good for beginners?

Yes, it is a great next step after a granny square. You need double crochet, chain spaces, and a magic ring, and every round ends with a stitch count. One motif takes about 45 minutes, and the join-as-you-go method means there is no long seaming session at the end.

How many hexagons do I need for a blanket?

A baby blanket needs 24 motifs in 4 columns and 6 rows, a throw needs 48 motifs in 6 columns and 8 rows, and a bed-sized blanket needs 80 motifs in 8 columns and 10 rows. Each motif uses about 25 yards, so a throw needs about 1,200 yards plus border yarn.

What is join-as-you-go crochet?

Join-as-you-go means you connect each new motif to its neighbors while you work its final round, using slip stitches into the chain spaces and stitches of the finished motifs. The blanket is finished the moment the last motif is joined, with no sewing left to do.

How do I keep my hexagons flat?

Check your stitch counts at the end of every round, because a missed or extra increase is the most common cause of rippling or cupping. Match your hook to your yarn, and block the finished blanket by pinning it flat and misting it lightly with water.

Can I sell blankets made from this pattern?

Yes, you may sell finished blankets and motifs made from this free pattern, with credit to Little Loop Finds. Please do not sell or republish the pattern text itself. Baby blankets and throws sell well at craft markets.

Happy stitching, and may your little hexagons join up into a blanket you love.