How to Crochet a Solid Hexagon + Video Tutorial

Crochet hexagons are kind of like granny squares as they are great for using up scrap yarn or just for incorporating a bunch of different colors into a project.  This hexagon crochet pattern is super easy and simple to learn.  I have included a step by step, written tutorial and also a video tutorial for this pattern.

Making these hexagons out of scrap yarn and putting them together to make a blanket is a great way to use of use up some of your yarn stash that you don’t know what to do with.

I’m currently making a bunch of these solid hexagons out of scrap yarn and other colorful yarns in my stash to make a super colorful scrap blanket.  I’ve started joining some of the hexagons and this is what it is looking like so far

Making these hexagons out of scrap yarn and putting them together to make a blanket is a great way to use of use up some of your yarn stash that you don’t know what to do with.

There are different types of crochet hexagons like

• A classic granny hexagon
• A solid granny hexagon
• A completely solid hexagon

Crochet Hexagons Q & A

Are hexagons hard to crochet?

These hexagons are super easy to crochet!  They use basic stitches like the chain stitch and double crochet stitches.

What type of yarn works best for crocheting hexagons?

You can use any type of yarn that you would like to make these hexagons whether it is an acrylic or a cotton yarn.  You can also use whatever weight of yarn that you want, just make sure to choose the correct crochet hook size.

What size crochet hook for making solid hexagons?

You will just need to use whatever hook size that corresponds with the weight of yarn that you plan on using.  It is always a good idea to check the back of the label on your skein of yarn see what is the recommended hook size for the particular type of yarn that you plan on using for your crochet projects.

How do you join hexagons?

​There are many different ways to join hexagons.  I’m currently using the invisible join method to connect all mine.  I will be doing a video tutorial for this technique soon, so make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel to not miss it!

You can basically use any method to join crochet hexagons that you would like.  Tutorials that are for granny motifs work for hexagons too!

Can you crochet a half hexagon?

Yes, you can even crochet half hexagons!  This way if you are blanket out of hexagons, whether a baby blanket of a throw blanket, you will have even sides.  Check out THIS POST for a tutorial on making half hexagons.

Video Tutorial

If you are a visual learner or need help grasping any of the steps, be sure to watch my video tutorial for making crochet hexagons!

Check out Another one of my Stitch Tutorials!

• Waffle Stitch
• C2C Crochet
• Puff Stitch
• Bean Stitch
• Waffle Stitch in a Square
• Circle Granny Squares
• Ripple Stitch
• Granny Stripe Stitch
• Thermal Stitch
• Alpine Stitch

Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern (step-by-step tutorial)

Terminology is in US terms

Things you will need:

• Yarn with a corresponding hook.  I used Brava Worsted Weight Yarn & a H / 5.0mm hook
• Yarn Needle / Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
• Tape Measure

Size:

• Each hexagon is approx. 3.75” across after 3 completed rounds

Abbreviation / Stitch Key:

• ch = chain
• st = stitch (es)
• sl st = slip stitch
• sk = skip
• mc = magic circle / magic ring
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• sp = space
• yo = yarn over
• t = turn

Go!

Round 1: Make a mc and ch 2 (does NOT count as a stitch), * 2 dc, ch 2* repeat * to * 5 more times, sl st into 1st dc of the round (you should have 12 dc stitches and 6 ch-2 sp). 

First round completed.

Round 2: ch 2 (does NOT count as a stitch), dc in same st, dc, ( dc, ch 2, dc ) in ch 2 corner, * dc in 2 st, ( dc, ch 2, dc ) in ch 2 corner * repeat * to * 4 more times, sl st into 1st dc of the round (you should have 24 dc and 6 ch-2 sp)

​Second round completed.

Round 3: ch 2 (does NOT count as a stitch), dc in same st, * dc in each st across until you reach ch 2 corner, ( dc, ch 2, dc ) in ch 2 corner * repeat * to * 5 more times, dc in each st until you reach the end of the round, sl st into 1st st (you should have 36 dc and 6 ch-2 sp)

You can continue repeating round 3 to make as big of a hexagon as you would like.  Since I am using scrap yarn and making a scrap blanket with my hexagons, I’m only doing 3 rounds.  

And that is how easy it is to crochet a basic hexagon!  

Check out a FREE crochet pattern while you are here!

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