Crochet Hexagon Cardigan Pattern Perfect For the Holidays

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.