Crocheting a hexagon granny square is a fun and satisfying project that's perfect for crocheters of all skill levels. To get started, you'll need your favorite yarn and a crochet hook in a size that works well with your yarn weight.
The basic pattern involves crocheting clusters of double crochet stitches in rounds, with chain spaces between the clusters. As you complete each round, you'll see the hexagon shape start to emerge, with the hole in the center getting smaller and smaller. Feel free to play around with different color combinations to create eye-catching designs. You can make each round a different color for a rainbow effect, alternate between two colors for a bold geometric look, or use several shades of the same color for an ombre style. Hexagon granny squares are incredibly versatile - you can keep them as small coasters or trivets, or connect a bunch of them to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind blanket or throw. No matter what you decide to make with them, crocheting these classic granny squares is a wonderful way to relax and express your creativity.
Pattern Information
How to Crochet Hexagon Granny Squares
Choosing Your Yarn
- Select a medium-weight yarn (worsted weight or DK weight)
- Choose a yarn with good stitch definition, such as 100% cotton or acrylic
- Pick 2-3 complementary colors for your squares
Crochet Skill Level
- Hexagon granny squares are an intermediate crochet project
- Familiarity with basic crochet stitches like the chain, single crochet, and double crochet is required
- Beginners may want to start with a simpler granny square pattern first
Sizing Your Hexagon Squares
- Typical hexagon granny squares measure 6-8 inches across
- The final size will depend on your yarn weight and crochet tension
- Make a gauge swatch to determine your square size
Increasing or Decreasing Square Size
- Add or remove rounds to make the squares larger or smaller
- Work more or fewer clusters in each round to adjust the size
Free Online Pattern
Step by step
Start with a magic ring,
Round 1
Ch3 counts as the first dc of *3dc in magic ring, ch 2, repeat 7 more times, join with sl into the top of the starting chain stitch.. Finish off color.
(8 x 1dc, ch2 sts in the magic ring)
Round 2
Join new color in 2ch-sp, ch 3, counts as first dc of * 3dc, ch2, 3 dc in ch-sp, repeat from * around, join into the top of start ch with sl, finish off color.
(6 x 3hdc, ch2, 3 dc sts, in round)
Round 3
Join new color in 2ch-sp, ch 3, counts as first dc of * 3dc, ch2, 3 dc in ch-sp, 1 sk 3 dc sts, 3dc in space between 3 dc sts,
repeat from * around, join into the top of start ch with sl, finish off color.
(6 x 3hdc, ch2, 3 dc sts, 3 dc in round)
Round 4
Join new color in 2ch-sp, ch 3, counts as first dc of * 3dc, ch2, 3 dc in ch-sp, 1 sk 3 dc sts, 3dc in space between 3 dc sts, 1 sk 3 dc sts, 3dc in space between 3 dc sts,repeat from * around, join into the top of start ch with sl, finish off color.
(6 x 3hdc, ch2, 3 dc sts, 3 dc, 3dc in round)
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