Learn how to crochet a hexagon using this step-by-step tutorial. Then use this basic crochet hexagon pattern to make hexie afghans, patchwork pillows, rugs, wallhangings or even clothes.
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Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern
Perhaps I was a bee in a past life because I love me some hexagons! For me, hexagons walk the line between between classic, like honeycomb tile from the 1920's, yet also geometric and modern.
We've used them in the crochet Happy Hexagons afghan, knit Beekeeper's Quilt and in crochet sweaters like the Date Date Cardigan, Campfire Cardigan and Brunch Cardigan pictured below.
Why you'll love crocheting hexagons!
How to Crochet a Hexagon
When I first learned how to crochet a hexagon, I had some trouble understanding other tutorials did not spell out a few key details about the how each row should come together.
I hope that by explaining the simple math behind this basic crochet hexagon pattern, you'll understand exactly how to make a hexagon of any size.
More Crochet Hexagon Tutorials
Once you've got several crochet hexagons, you'll definitely want to check out:
- How to crochet a half hexagon
- Invisible seam for joining crochet hexagons
- How to join as you go with crochet hexagons (no sewing required!)
Some Basic Crochet Hexagon Tips
• Your hexagon begins with six sides and six corners. (2 double crochet on each side)
• With each round, you'll double crochet in each double crochet and in each corner you'll add a double crochet, chain 2 and another double crochet.
• This causes your hexagon to grow by two double crochet per side, each round.
Although there is technically a pattern you need to follow for the hexagon round increases, simply looking at what you did the last row will tell you what to do for your next row.
So hopefully you won't be super confused if you get interrupted mid-round.
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What to Make With Crochet Hexagons
And once you master this basic hexagon pattern, you can make a bunch and sew them into a patchwork afghan pillow. You can even use the concepts in this basic hexagon to make more complicated hexagon color work motifs.
I've always had a special place in my heart for big projects that require a lot of small repetitive pieces. There's something really zen about figuring out the pattern and then setting your hands and your mind to cruise control while you crank out lots of the same thing.
Personally, hexagons are right up my mindless crocheting alley!
More Free Hexagon Crochet Patterns
Here are a few free patterns we've designed with hexagons.
(We've got a lot more free crochet patterns using hexagons and you can view them all here!)
Basic Hexagon Free Crochet Pattern
You can use any type of yarn to crochet a hexagon. Just check the label to see what size hook corresponds with the weight of your yarn.
If you're making something that needs to be a certain size, it's a good idea to check your gauge with a sample hexagon before you make a bunch.
I've been loving these ergonomic crochet hooks lately. I don't know how I lived so long without them!
Abbreviations (US terms)
ch - chain
dc - double crochet
sl st - slip stitch
Round 1: Begin with a magic loop. Ch 1 to secure the magic loop and then ch 2 more (counts as first dc), dc in magic loop, ch 2, [2 dc in magic loop, ch 2] 5 more times, slst to third ch from beginning of round to join.
(Now you have 6 sets of 2 dc + 2 ch. The 2 dc will become the sides of your hex and the ch gaps will become the corners.)
Round 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *(dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 corner from previous round, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * 4 times, (dc, ch 2, dc) in last ch-2 corner, slst to third ch from beginning of round to join. (Each hex side now has 4 dc, separated by a 2 ch space.)
Round 3: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *(dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 corner from previous round, dc in next 4 dc; repeat from * 4 times, (dc, ch 2, dc) in last ch-2 corner, dc in remaining 1 dc, slst to third ch from beginning of round to join. (Each hex side now has 6 dc, separated by a 2 ch space.)
Round 4: Ch 3, dc in each dc to corner, *(dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 corner from previous round, dc in each dc to next ch-2 corner; rep from * 4 more times, (dc, ch 2, dc) in last ch-2 corner, dc in remaining dc, slst to third ch from beginning of round to join. (Each hex side now has 8 dc.)
Round 5: Rep Round 4. (Each hex side now has 10 dc stitches.)
Round 6 and beyond: Rep Round 4.
Crochet hexagon pattern notes
You can continue like this to make your hexagon as large as you'd like. As you see in this pattern, the hexagon increases by 2 stitches per side on each round.
Because the rounds will always begin in the same place in the middle of the hexagon side, each round you will have one additional dc to make in order to finish the round.
This tutorial explains how to join crochet hexagons with an invisible seam when you're ready to sew them together. Or trying joining them as you go with this tutorial.
Crocheted hexagons are the perfect portable project to stash in your purse. Start some today, even if you don't know what they'll become once they're all grown up!
According to this typing system, I'm supposed to love round shapes, but I just can't move away from my beloved hexagons. Do you have a favorite shape that appears and reappears in your crocheting or home decorating?
More Crochet Tutorials
Learn more crochet tips and techniques with these straight forward tutorials.
See more crochet technique tutorials→
Free Crochet Patterns Made From Hexagons
Are you ready to take your crochet hexagon skills to the next level? Check out all our these free crochet patterns made from hexagons including those featured below.
1. Brunch Cardigan // 2. Grandmother's Flower Garden Blanket // 3. Day Date Cardigan // 4. Campfire Cardigan // 5. XO Children's Cardigan // 6. Happy Hexagon Blanket
How to Crochet a Hexagon
Materials
- Any weight yarn (worsted weight pictured)
- Appropriate size hook for yarn thickness
Abbreviations + Glossary (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
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Permissions + Copyright
Please do not publish or share this pattern as your own. You may make items to sell with this pattern. In exchange, please link back to this page. Do NOT use my photos as your own sales photos.
Instructions
- Round 1: Begin with a magic loop. Ch 1 to secure the magic loop and then ch 2 more (counts as first dc), dc in magic loop, ch 2, [2 dc in magic loop, ch 2] 5 more times, slst to third ch from beginning of round to join. (Now you have 6 sets of 2 dc + 2 ch. The 2 dc will become the sides of your hex and the ch gaps will become the corners.)
- Round 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *(dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 corner from previous round, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * 4 times, (dc, ch 2, dc) in last ch-2 corner, slst to third ch from beginning of round to join. (Each hex side now has 4 dc, separated by a 2 ch space.)
- Round 3: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *(dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 corner from previous round, dc in next 4 dc; repeat from * 4 times, (dc, ch 2, dc) in last ch-2 corner, dc in remaining 1 dc, slst to third ch from beginning of round to join. (Each hex side now has 6 dc, separated by a 2 ch space.)
- Round 4: Ch 3, dc in each dc to corner, *(dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 corner from previous round, dc in each dc to next ch-2 corner; rep from * 4 more times, (dc, ch 2, dc) in last ch-2 corner, dc in remaining dc, slst to third ch from beginning of round to join. (Each hex side now has 8 dc.)
- Round 5: Rep Round 4. (Each hex side now has 10 dc stitches.)
SIDNEY says
HI! Loving the hexagon pattern. How do you get your gap between the chain 3 and first dc so seamless?? I have a big gap that almost looks like another chain gap. Any help is appreciated!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
I'd try to make the chains a bit tighter so that the total height is very similar to the height of the double crochets. Does that make sense? 🙂
Jess
Michele says
Great pattern and very easy. Using some excess yarn to make geometric coasters. Fo you have a pentagom and star one. Also how could you do the corners without the ch 2. Thanks you were so helpful
Ryann Worley says
Hi Jess!
Thank you SO much for your wonderful pattern! It's the first hexagon one I've found that makes sense to me.
I wanted to ask you if you had a recommended quantity of hexagons for a child size and adult size blanket. Obviously I can lay them out (as I have) but I was just curious on your input due to your experience!
Thanks a bunch girl! ❤️️
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Ryann!
Nice to hear from you! To make my Happy Hexagons baby afghan, I used 38 hexagons. It measures about 32″x33″. Perhaps with those guidelines you can estimate about how many you'd need for any size blanket you'd like to make. 🙂
Jess
Callie says
Hi there! I bought all my supplies and came back here to view the video tutorial of how to crochet the basic hexagons. I could have sworn I watched the opening part of the video tutorial before but now I cannot find it. Has it been moved somewhere? Thank you for your time!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Callie,
I don't actually have a video tutorial for hexagons yet, so maybe you watched someone else's? You're reminding me to make one though--so I'll jump on that soon! 🙂
Jess
Sharon Bobich says
how can I download or print the pattern?
Lynda Schold says
Why can't i print these directions?
Winnie Nary Scothern says
Hi Jess, Thank you for the above step by step explaination of the hexagon patter.n, I'm going to give it a try. if you can email me when you do the video's of the Hexagon and anything else you are doing I would be so grateful. I am a new crocheter and I'm eager to learn, tutorials are brilliant as I can't always follow what the patterns mean.
I'm just a pensioner and don't have a website, but I always follow For the love of Crochet on Facebook, so I'm getting tips all the time. I am loving crocheting now. Thankyou.
Winnie.
Melanie says
Would love to see a video of this done, I've never been able to follow written crochet directions well
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Thanks for letting me know! It sounds like a few people would like a video on this so I'll try to add one after I get out from under this heap of holiday crocheting. 😉
Ruth Hamilton says
Jess, I am having terrible trouble printing off this pattern, is it possible to make a printer-friendly page at all? Thank you for reading.
Merry Christmas
Linnea says
First, thank you for this pattern. Second, I was hoping you could explain how you finish off the hexagons. I realize there are a variety of ways to do this, but I'd really like to know your preferred method. I'd like to stay as true as possible to the pattern. Thank you for your time!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Linnea,
You're welcome! What are you planning to use the hexagons for? I have some thoughts on finishing them off depending on what you're trying to make. I created this tutorial that describes how I sewed mine together. Another important thing to note is that I used a tapestry needle to weave the tail from the magic circle through the magic circle one more time (once I finished crocheting the hexagon). This helps ensure that the magic circle doesn't come apart over time. Is there anything else you'd like to know? I'm happy to answer more questions if you've got them. 🙂
Jess
Linnea says
Perhaps I'm missing it, but I couldn't find anywhere that states how you prefer to finish off each hexagon, or how you hide the tails. I realize there are a variety of ways to do this, but I'd like to know how you do it for these. Thank you for this pattern, and for your time.
Nadine says
Hey thank you so much for this pattern it looks awesome; I'm pretty new to crocheting (longtime knitter) but I'm wondering what a "magic loop" in your first step is? I've mastered double, single, chain and a few others but so far I don't know that step. English isn't my first language so it might be a translation issue. Thanks!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Nadine,
I didn't know about the magic loop (or magic circle method) for a long time either, but it turns out that it's a great way to start circular projects! Moogly has a really helpful video tutorial you can check out here.
Happy crocheting!
Jess
Kate says
Any chance there is a video tutorial on the way??? I am a visual learner, and am struggling even with your super simple steps--other patterns are definitely not user friendly, like yours. 🙂
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Kate,
Thanks for asking. I wasn't planning a hexagon video tutorial, but now that you mention it, I think it would be great to make one. I have several I'm working on right now, so it might be a little while, but if you'd like to subscribe I'll def send a note out once it's published.
Happy crocheting!
Jess