Learn how to crochet this super sweet solid Hexagon Motif AND How to Join As You Go (JAYG)

With just 2 rounds per hexagon, they work up very quickly and are perfect for all sorts of projects!

Watch the full step by step video tutorial below or alternatively, keep scrolling for the written pattern :)

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For my scrap blanket I am using Scheepjes Colour Crafter in the shades Hengelo, Tilburg, Knokke, Malmédy, Eindhoven, Leeuwarden and Weert with a 4mm Hook

If you wish to join your crochet squares AFTER you have made them, you can either sew them together or crochet them together

HEXAGON MOTIF WRITTEN PATTERN

USA STITCH TERMS

Hook Size(s): according to your yarn

Abbreviations:

·       Ch = Chain

·       Inc = Increase

·       DC = Double crochet

·       Rep = Repeat

·       St = Stitch

·       Ch sp = Chain space

Stacked Double Crochet: Insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop so that there are two loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through to complete a single crochet stitch. Put your hook in the stitch you just created, yarn over, pull up a loop so that there are two loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through to complete the stitch.

Pattern for JAYG Hexagon:

Make a magic circle.

Round 1: Ch 2 and make 12 DC in the ring. Pull the tail to close the ring and sl st to join. (12)

Round 2: Make 1 Stacked DC and 1 DC in the same st. Rep *(1 DC, ch 2, 1 DC), 2DC inc* five times. Make (1 DC, ch 2, 1 DC) in the last st of the round. Sl st to join.

Fasten off and cut the yarn. Weave in the ends.

Join As You Go Directions:

Start the second hexagon and work the first round.

Round 2 (Second Hexagon): Make 1 Stacked DC and 1 DC in the same st. For the first corner, make 1 DC, ch 1, and sl st into the corner of the First Hexagon.

Make 1 DC in the Second Hexagon to complete the corner, 2DC inc, 1 DC, and sl st into the next corner of the First Hexagon. Ch 1 and finish this round as normal.

Fasten off and cut the yarn. Weave in the ends.

Start the third hexagon and work the first round.

Round 2 (Third Hexagon): Make 1 Stacked DC and 1 DC in the same st. For the first corner, make 1 DC, ch 1, and sl st into the top corner of the Second Hexagon.

Make 1 DC in the Third Hexagon to complete the corner, 2DC inc, 1 DC, and sl st into the first corner where the First and Second Hexagon are joined. Then sl st into the second corner of the join. Make 1 DC in the Third Hexagon to complete the corner, 2DC inc, 1 DC, and sl st into the next corner of the First Hexagon. Ch 1 and finish this round as normal.

You will continue attaching hexagons like this until you reach the last one, which will need to be attached at 4 points instead of 3.

Start the last hexagon and work the first round.

Round 2 (Last Hexagon): Make 1 Stacked DC and 1 DC in the same st. For the first corner, make 1 DC, ch 1, and sl st into the free corner of the adjacent hexagon. Make 1 DC in the Last Hexagon to complete the corner, 2DC inc, 1 DC, and sl st into the first corner where the adjacent hexagons are joined. Then sl st into the second corner of the join. Make 1 DC in the Last Hexagon to complete the corner, 2DC inc, 1 DC, and sl st into the first corner where the adjacent hexagons are joined. Then sl st into the second corner of the join. Make 1 DC in the Last Hexagon to complete the corner, 2DC inc, 1 DC, and sl st into the free corner of the adjacent hexagon. Ch 1 and finish this round as normal.

Fasten off and cut the yarn.

Weave in the ends.

If you spot any errors in the written pattern please do let me know.

Happy Crocheting!

Robin