Wrapping yourself up in a cozy blanket, but better! That's what wearing a crochet hexagon cardigan feels like. This cardigan is made from many little hexagon shapes, all stitched together like a honeycomb. Each piece can have its own color, creating a beautiful, colorful jacket. It's perfect for chilly days or just relaxing at home, giving you a warm hug every time you put it on. Whether you make it yourself or get it as a gift, this cardigan is a unique piece that adds a splash of joyful warmth to any outfit.
Crochet Hexagon Cardigan
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Big Twist Value yarn in Chocolate Brown, Cinnamon, Mustard, and Mushroom.
- Crochet hooks: Start with a 6.5mm hook (K) for the cardigan and a 5.5mm hook for the granny squares.
- Scissors and yarn needle for weaving in ends.
Instructions:
Start the Hexagons:
- Create a magic ring with your first color (Chocolate Brown).
- Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet).
- Add 2 more double crochets into the ring.
- Chain 1, 3 double crochets; repeat 5 times around the ring.
- Slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 to close the round.
Continue Building Hexagons:
- Round 2: Chain 3, 2 double crochets in the same space, chain 1, 3 double crochets in the next chain-1 space, chain 1. Repeat around. Slip stitch to close.
- Round 3: Chain 3, 2 double crochets in the same space, chain 1, 3 double crochets in the next chain-1 space, chain 1. Repeat around. Slip stitch to close.
Add Color Changes:
- Switch to Cinnamon yarn and repeat the previous rounds.
- Switch to Mustard yarn next and repeat the previous rounds.
- Continue the pattern until you reach your desired size. You mentioned doing about four colors per side initially.
Work on Second Hexagon:
- Repeat steps 1-3 to create the second hexagon.
Join the Hexagon Pieces:
- Fold both hexagons in half.
- Sew one side of each hexagon together to form the back and sleeve parts.
- Ensure the sleeve part is wide enough; you can tweak the number of rounds as needed.
Add the Granny Squares (African Flower):
- Switch to a 5.5mm hook.
- Create three granny squares using the African Flower pattern until you get desired fit.
- Attach the granny squares vertically down the back panel, between the two hexagons.
Adjust the Length:
- If the cardigan appears cropped, add one more row/granny square to extend the length.
Finish the Sleeve Edges:
For the sleeve ribbing effect:
- Single crochet around the sleeve edge.
- Add one more row of each color (mustard, cinnamon, and chocolate brown).
- Begin cinching in the sleeve without regular ribbing.
Border and Additional Rows:
- Single crochet around the hemline and the open front edges.
- Add two rows of single crochets in each color around, starting with Brown, then Cinnamon, and Mustard to form a thicker band.
Finishing Touches:
- Weave in all loose ends.
- Steam the cardigan lightly to relax the stitches and adjust shape if necessary.
- Try the cardigan on or gift it as planned!
