How to Crochet a Flat Hexagon Motif (Easy 5-Round Pattern)
By Emma Collins • Original URL: https://crochetwithemma.com/classic-crochet-hexagon-pattern/
Crochet a flat 6-sided solid hexagon motif that honeycombs seamlessly into blankets, table runners, and hexagon cardigans.
Skill Level: Beginner
Hook Size: 5.0 mm (US H-8)
Total Time: 25 mins
Yield: 1 Six-Inch Flat Hexagon
Yarn Weight: Category 4 Medium Cotton or Acrylic
Gauge: 5 rounds = 6" point-to-point
Materials & Tools
30 yds worsted weight yarn (shown in Soft Lavender)
5.0 mm (US H-8) crochet hook
Tapestry needle & scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring | ch – chain | dc – double crochet | sl st – slip stitch
Pattern Instructions
Round 1: In MR, ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc, ch 2. *2 dc in ring, ch 2; repeat from * 4 more times (6 groups of 2 dc). Sl st to top of ch-3. (12 dc)
Round 2: Ch 3, dc in next st. *(1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around, ending with (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in last corner sp, sl st to join. (24 dc)
Rounds 3–5: Ch 3, dc in each st to corner; work *(1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch-2 corner sp, dc in each st across side* around. Join with sl st. Round 5 = 60 dc.
Pattern Notes
Whip-stitch or mattress-stitch back loops together for a crisp raised honeycomb ridge between hexagons!