Big Hexagon Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

Crocheting a blanket for a little one can be a gratifying experience, and the Big Hexagon Crochet Baby Blanket offers not just comfort but also a vibrant pop of color and geometric charm. This pattern features lovely hexagonal motifs that can be assembled to create a beautiful blanket, perfect for nurseries, baby showers, or as a thoughtful gift for new parents. Here’s a complete guide on how to crochet this delightful blanket, including materials, special stitch abbreviations, and detailed instructions.

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About the Blanket

The Big Hexagon Crochet Baby Blanket is constructed using hexagonal motifs in cheerful colors. Each motif is crocheted separately before being assembled into a larger blanket. The design allows for creativity in color combinations while providing a cozy and warm baby blanket that showcases your crochet skills.

Finished Measurements

While the exact dimensions of the finished blanket will vary depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet, you can expect it to be approximately 40 inches in diameter after joining the motifs.

Materials

To create this enchanting blanket, you will need the following materials:

Yarn

• RED HEART® Soft Baby Steps™ yarn
  • 4 skeins color 9505 Aqua (C)
  • 1 skein color 9600 White (A)
  • 1 skein color 9200 Baby Yellow (B)

Crochet Hook

• 6.0mm [US J-10] crochet hook

Other Notions

• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers

Crochet Abbreviations

Familiarize yourself with these special crochet abbreviations used in the pattern:

• hdc2tog: [Yarn over, insert hook into st or space and draw up a loop] twice, yarn over, draw through all loops on hook.
• dc2tog: [Yarn over, insert hook into st or space and draw up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops] twice, yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.
• reverse sc: working from left to right, insert hook in next st to the right, yarn over, draw yarn through st, yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook.

Main Blanket Instructions

Motif A (make 8)

1. Ring Creation: With A, ch 6, join with a slip st to form a ring.

Round 1

• Ch 4 (counts as tr, ch 1), [tr in ring, ch 1] 11 times, slip st to 3rd ch of first ch-4 to join—12 ch-1 spaces.
• Fasten off.

Round 2

• With right side facing, join B in any ch-1 space, ch 4 (counts as tr, here and throughout), tr into same space,
• *ch 1, 2 tr in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around, ch 1, slip st to top of first ch-4 to join—12 ch-1 spaces.
• Fasten off.

Round 3

• With right side facing, join C in any ch-1 space, ch 3 (counts as dc, here and throughout), dc in same space,
• *dc between next 2 tr, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, dc between next 2 tr, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, end with 2 dc in same ch-1 space as beginning ch-3, ch 1, sc in top of first ch-3 for last ch-2 space to join—8 dc across each side.
• Fasten off.

Round 4

• Ch 3, dc in each dc across to next ch-1 space, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in each of next 8 dc;
• repeat from * around, end with dc in first ch-1 space, ch 1, sc in top of first ch-3 to join—10 dc across each side.

Round 5

• Ch 3, *dc in each dc across to next ch-1 space, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around, dc in each dc across to beginning, slip st in top of first ch-3 to join—12 dc across each side.

Rounds 6–7

• Repeat Round 5—16 dc across each side in Round 7.
• Fasten off.

Motif B (make 6)

Work the same as Motif A, using B for the ring and:

• Round 1: A
• Round 2: A
• Rounds 3–7: C

Assembly

Once you have completed your motifs, it’s time to join them!

Assembly

With C, whipstitch motifs together following the Assembly Diagram.

Border Instructions

With the right side facing, join C in the ch-2 space as indicated on the Assembly Diagram.

Round 1

1. Ch 3, dc in next 15 dc, dc2tog worked across the next dc and the next ch-2 space, place marker in last st, skip seam between motifs,
2. dc2tog worked across next ch-2 space and next dc,
3. [dc in next 15 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 space] twice,
4. dc in next 15 dc, dc2tog worked across the next dc and next ch-2 space, place marker in last st, skip seam between motifs,
5. dc2tog worked across next ch-2 space and next dc,
6. continue around, working dc in each dc, 2 decreases at each valley and (dc, ch 2, dc) in each ch-2 space around, ending with dc in the same ch-2 space as beginning ch-3, ch 2, slip st to top of the first ch-3 to join.

Round 2

• Ch 3, *dc in each dc across to 2 sts before the marker, [dc2tog over next 2 sts] twice, [dc in each st across to next ch-2 space, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 space] twice, continue working dc in each st around, working 2 decreases at each valley and (dc, ch 2, dc) in each ch-2 space, slip st in top of first ch-3 to join.
• Fasten off.

Round 3

• With the right side facing, join B in the last ch-2 space, repeat Round 2.

Round 4

• With the right side facing, join A in the last ch-2 space, ch 2 (counts as hdc),
• hdc in each dc across to 2 sts before the marker, [hdc2tog over next 2 sts] twice, [hdc in each dc across to the next ch-2 space, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in next ch-2 space] twice, continue working hdc in each st around, working 2 decreases at each valley and (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in each ch-2 space, slip st in top of first ch-2 to join.
• Fasten off.

Round 5

• With B, repeat Round 3.

Round 6

• With C, repeat Round 3.

Round 7

• Ch 1, working from left to right, reverse sc in each st around working 1 reverse sc in each ch-2 space, slip st in first reverse sc to join.
• Fasten off.

Final Steps

Weave in any ends from your crochet work to give your blanket a polished finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crochet hook is used for this pattern?

You will need a 6.0mm [US J-10] crochet hook to create this blanket.

Is this project worked in rows or rounds?

This blanket is constructed using motifs that are worked in rounds.

How many motifs are needed for this blanket?

You will need to crochet a total of 14 motifs—8 of Motif A and 6 of Motif B—to complete the blanket.

What are the finished dimensions of the blanket?

The finished blanket is approximately 40 inches in diameter once all motifs are assembled.

Does this crochet project require assembly?

Yes, once each motif is created, they must be sewn or whip-stitched together to form the overall blanket.

Conclusion

The Big Hexagon Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern brings a cheerful touch to any nursery, combining intricate motifs with vibrant colors to create a stunning piece. With detailed instructions and a variety of color choices, this pattern is not only visually appealing but also a wonderful gift for welcoming a new life. Happy crocheting!