44 Free Crochet Hexagon Projects – And Knit Too!

Hexagons are made of six sides. They fit together easily in patterns; therefore, they are a popular shape for making crochet and even knit projects! That’s right; you’ll find a ton of crochet hexagon projects out there. They’re a particularly popular motif in the hook craft. However, knit hexagons are totally a thing, too, as you’ll see below. Enjoy these free projects, including blankets, baby blankets, and more, all made with hexagons!

Crochet and Knit Hexagon Projects: Blankets

Even though these throws are all made of the same shape, the projects all look completely different! Using different colors, stitch patterns, and sizes, you can personalize your afghan to match your decor. As you can see from just the small selection in the image above, no two designs have to be the same. It’s just like with any other motif – a circle is a circle, and a square is a square, but when you knit or crochet, you realize there are many different ways to make both things.

• Hexagonal Starburst Knit Afghan
• Crochet Hexagons Blanket
• Crochet Hexagon Afghan
• Knit Triangles Hexagon Blanket
• Hexagon Panel Afghan to crochet
• Ruby Hexagon Throw
• Hexagon Blues Throw
• Crochet Hexagon Throw
• Flower Throw
• Blooming Hexagons Throw
• Happy Hexagon Throw
• Mandala Sampler Throw
• Spring Quilt Knit Blanket
• Velvet Honeycomb Crochet Blanket
• Hexagonal Angles Crochet Blanket
• Coral Hexagon Blanket
• Knit Hexagon Blanket
• Hexagonal Slice Crochet Blanket
• Hexi-Quilt Crochet Blanket
• Crochet Flower Patch Throw
• Study of Planet Earth
• Study of Geometry
• Watercolor Knit Blanket

Baby Blankets Are Perfect Hexagon Projects

An easy baby blanket is made out of one hexagon made large enough to wrap around a baby. What a cute idea! Of course, you could also make a blanket out of matching hexagons or complementary ones. And yet, because it’s a baby blanket, it’ll still work up relatively quickly compared to a larger blanket. Baby blankets make great gifts, and creating one that’s different from most is fun.

• Hexagon Motifs Blanket
• Hexagon Baby Blanket (single)
• One Hexagon Baby Blanket
• Beach Time Hexagon Blanket
• Patriotic Hexagon Baby Blanket
• Sweet Baby Hexagon Blanket
• Hexagon Baby Blanket (motifs)
• Comfy Kid Hexagon Blanket
• Polka Dot Baby Blanket
• Hexagon Baby Blanket (big motifs)

Home Decor and Accessories

Use hexagon designs for interesting home decor. For example, there’s a super cute ottoman idea on this list. You can also use the motif as an added touch in the stitch pattern on a cowl. Most things you can make with squares or circle motifs can be adapted for making with hexagons. As you’ll see when you begin looking through these projects, there are many ways to craft a hexagon. Even though they’re the same shape over and over, the stitches used to create the shape vary widely. Therefore you can have everything from a granny hexagon to a solid single crochet hexagon to something more decorative in either knit or crochet.

• Hexagon Scrubby to crochet
• Rainbow Hexagon Beach Bag
• Hexagon Blues Ottoman
• Hexagon Beehive Crochet Wrap
• Granny Slippers
• On the Dot Stocking
• Summertime Tote
• Hexagon Crochet Dishcloth
• Crochet Granny Hexagon Pouf
• Softly Striped Hexagon Rug
• Alaska Snow Flowers Pillow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are hexagons so popular in crochet and knitting?

Hexagons tile perfectly… unlike squares, they have six equal sides that join together without gaps in a honeycomb pattern. This creates incredibly beautiful blankets and quilts-in-yarn with a distinctive graphic quality you can’t get from squares. They’re also naturally appealing shapes (honeycombs! Flowers! Geometric art!) that give projects a sophisticated, modern look. And from a craft perspective, individual hexagons are small, portable, and fast to make… perfect for travel projects and stash busting.

What’s the best way to join hexagons together?

Join-as-you-go (JAYG) is popular because you assemble as you crochet… no separate joining step at the end. Flat single crochet join (worked through both pieces with right sides together) gives a clean, slightly decorative seam. The traditional “flat join” using a tapestry needle and whipstitch is simple and tidy. Slip stitch join is fast and adds a subtle texture at the joins. For a fully flat result, blocking your hexagons before joining helps enormously… blocked hexagons join much more neatly than unblocked ones.

How do hexagon blankets deal with the gaps at the edges?

Hexagon blankets have triangular gaps along the edges and corners… you need to fill these to create straight edges! Many patterns include half-hexagon and quarter-hexagon shapes specifically for filling these gaps. Alternatively, you can add a border that covers and fills the irregular edges. Or embrace the scalloped, uneven edge as a design feature! Looking at the pattern you’re using will tell you how it handles edge finishing… most well-designed hexagon projects have a clear solution for this.

What projects can I make with hexagons besides blankets?

Bags are stunning in hexagon construction… the geometric panels look architecturally interesting. Pillow covers in hexagon motifs are beautiful home decor. Garments (especially vests and ponchos built from hexagon panels) have that cool modular quality. Table runners and placemats using a row of hexagons look lovely. Children’s play mats in colorful hexagons are practical and pretty. And single hexagons as coasters or pot holders are quick makes that still showcase the beautiful shape.

Are hexagons harder to make than squares?

Not really! A basic crochet hexagon uses the same principles as a granny square… start in the center, work outward in rounds, increase at the corners (6 corners instead of 4). The counting is slightly different and you need to track 6 corners instead of 4, but the technique is the same. Knitted hexagons use short row shaping or other methods that are intermediate level. Start with crochet hexagons if you’re new to the shape… they’re approachable for advanced beginners and the results are immediately satisfying.