Granny squares are the beloved building blocks of the crochet world, offering endless possibilities for color play and design, but why stick to traditional squares when you can add a striking geometric twist? This Hexagon Granny Square pattern is a fantastic way to elevate your next blanket, tote bag, or home decor project from standard to extraordinary. The six-sided shape creates stunning visual interest that traditional squares simply cannot match.
When you join these hexagons together, they form gorgeous floral-like mandalas or a seamless, modern honeycomb texture that looks incredibly impressive. Because of the way the stitches are structured, the hexagon naturally creates pointed corners and flat edges that interlock beautifully with one another. Best of all, this is a highly approachable pattern that works up much faster than you might expect. Whether you are just starting your granny square journey or looking to expand your shape repertoire, this hexagon is an absolute joy to make.
Materials Needed
To get started on your hexagon granny squares, you will want to gather a few basic supplies. While you can use any yarn weight you prefer, worsted weight (size 4) yarn is highly recommended for beginners because it is easy to work with and shows stitch definition clearly.
- Yarn of your choice (Worsted weight recommended for the best balance of structure and drape)
- Corresponding crochet hook (a 5.0mm hook is perfect for worsted weight yarn)
- Yarn needle or tapestry needle for weaving in ends seamlessly
- Sharp pair of scissors for cutting your yarn cleanly
- Stitch markers (optional, but highly recommended to mark the first stitch of each round)
Abbreviations Used
Understanding the stitches used in this pattern is key to your success. Here is a quick breakdown of the terminology you will encounter:
- MR – Magic ring: A fantastic starting technique that allows you to pull the center hole completely closed, leaving no gaps—perfect for the center of granny motifs.
- Sl.st – Slip stitch: A very basic, low-profile stitch used primarily to join rounds seamlessly and move your yarn to a new position without adding height.
- Ch – Chain stitch: The foundation of almost all crochet work, used here to create the spaces between your stitch clusters and to raise your hook to the correct height for the next round.
- Dc – Double crochet: The primary stitch used to build the body and texture of this hexagon, creating those classic, plush granny clusters.
- Sc – Single crochet: A shorter, tighter stitch used in this pattern to create a distinct textural border and transition between the inner cluster rounds.
Pattern Instructions
This pattern uses USA crochet terminology
Understanding the Construction
Before diving into the stitches, it helps to visualize how this hexagon comes together. You will begin in the center with a magic ring, working your first double crochet clusters separated by chain spaces to form the six distinct points of the hexagon. As you progress through the rounds, you will fill in those chain spaces with more double crochets to expand the shape outward. In round four, a unique transition happens using single crochets to create a denser foundation, which then allows the final rounds to build out beautifully elongated, flat edges.
Hexagon Granny Square
Rnd 1: MR,Ch×3,Dc,Ch,[Dc×2,Ch]×5,Sl.st [12]
Rnd 2: Ch×3,Dc,Ch,Dc×2,[Dc×2,Ch,Dc×2]×5,Sl.st [24]
Rnd 3: Ch×3,Dc×6,[Dc×7]×5,Sl.st [42]
Rnd 4: Ch,[Sc×7,Dc]×6,Sl.st [48]
Rnd 5: Ch×3,Dc×2,[(Dc,Ch,Dc),Dc×7]×5,(Dc,Ch,Dc),Dc×4,Sl.st [54]
Rnd 6: Ch×3,Dc×3,[(Dc,Ch,Dc),Dc×9]×5,(Dc,Ch,Dc),Dc×5,Sl.st [66]
Assembly
Once you have crocheted a stack of these beautiful hexagons, it is time to join them into a usable piece. Hexagons can be joined using your preferred method, but the “zipper” join or a simple slip stitch join through the back loops works exceptionally well to create a nearly invisible seam. When aligning your hexagons, you will notice that one flat edge of a hexagon perfectly aligns with the flat edge of the next. Because of the chain-one corners created in the final rounds, your hexagons will naturally nestle together, creating beautiful little diamond-shaped gaps where three hexagons meet. You can leave these gaps open for a lacy, airy design, or you can fill them in with a small cluster of chains and double crochets when you are joining to create a solid fabric.
Tips
Achieving perfect hexagons comes down to a few simple habits. First, keep your tension consistent throughout all six rounds; if your tension fluctuates, your hexagons will not line up evenly during the assembly phase. Second, do not skip the blocking step! Spray blocking or wet blocking your finished motifs will flatten any curling edges, open up the stitchwork, and ensure every single hexagon is the exact same size before you sew them together.
If you are planning a color-changing project, changing colors at the very end of a slip stitch join creates the cleanest transition. Looking for more motif inspiration? Check out these related patterns: Butterfly Granny Square, Enchanted Rose Granny Square, Daffodil Granny Square, Tudor Rose Granny Square, and our guide on How to Crochet a Perfect Granny Square.
FAQ
How big is this finished hexagon? The exact size will depend entirely on the yarn weight and hook size you choose to use. As a general estimate, using standard worsted weight yarn and a 5.0mm hook, a single finished hexagon will measure approximately 5.5 to 6 inches across from flat edge to flat edge.
Can I make this larger? Absolutely! To make a larger hexagon, you can simply continue the pattern repeat established in Rounds 5 and 6. You would keep adding one more double crochet to the flat edge sections on each subsequent round while maintaining the (Dc, Ch, Dc) corners.
Why does Round 4 use single crochets instead of double crochets? Round 4 acts as a transitional round. By using shorter single crochets, it prevents the center of the hexagon from becoming too “puffy” or cupped. It creates a sturdy, flat foundation that allows the outer double crochet rounds to lay perfectly flat.
Conclusion
Congratulations on completing your Hexagon Granny Square! This versatile geometric motif is a beautiful way to add modern flair to any crochet project. Share your finished hexagons in the comments below!
