How to Crochet an Afghan from Hexagons

Step 1

Step 1. Decide how large your afghan will be and how many hexagons of each color you will make. The baby afghan pictured is essentially stroller blanket size at about 32"x33". I used 38 hexagons to make it.

Step 2

Step 2. Follow the basic hexagon photo tutorial and pattern to learn how to crochet a hexagon.

Step 3

Step 3. Crochet lots of hexagons!!

Step 4

Step 4. Block your crochet hexagons on a blocking board like my DIY blocking board. If using cotton yarn, spritz each hexagon lightly with a spray bottle and allow them to dry before removing them from the board.

Step 5

Blocking the hexagons will help ensure they’re all the same size when you sew them together.

Step 6

Step 5. Lay your hexagons out in a way that you’re happy with. Take a photo with your phone of the arrangement in case your kid, cat or husband takes a stroll through your hexies.

Step 7

Step 6. Join your hexagons using your preferred technique. (See notes section below for a crochet option using a crochet hook and a sewing option using a tapestry needle.)

Step 8

Step 7. Weave in all ends that remain, including weaving the magic circle tail through the first round of stitches for added security.

Step 9

Step 8. Crochet a border using two rows of single crochet as follows:

Step 10

Attach yarn at any hexagon corner.

Step 11

Border row 1: ch 2, sc in each stitch of the hexagon sides including 1 sc per corner where the hexagons join (see below) and 3 sc in each solitary hexagon corner. When you arrive at beginning of the row, join with a sl st.

Step 12

Border row 2: ch 1, sc in each stitch of the hexagon sides, putting a sc in only 1 of the corners where the hexagons join (see below) and 3 sc in each solitary hexagon corner.

Step 13

When you arrive at the beginning of the row, join with a sl st and fasten off. Weave in end.

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Step 9. Feel like a complete rockstar because you finished a super cozy, super modern, super awesome hexagon afghan!