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Intro

For the ‘Inspirational Hexies’ blog series I have designed two hexagon patterns for you to use and apply your own color scheme on (or use the ones I made). The Scheepjes Catona version has a granny stitch pattern and the Scheepjes Stone Washed/River Washed version has a solid version with rounds of double crochets (US).

Links

Yarn

Scheepjes Catona version (in granny stitch)

  • Scheepjes Catona Cutie Pies (I used the Catona Colour pack that came with the Scheepjes Studio pack) – Use 9 different colors per hexie
  • 3,5 mm (E) hook

Shop the Catona Cutie Pies Colour pack* or the whole Scheepjes Studio Pack* that’s used for this series.

Scheepjes Stone Washed/River Washed version (in solid dc stitch)  

  • Scheepjes Stone Washed/River Washed Colour Pack – Use 8 different colors per hexie
  • 4 mm (G) hook

Shop the Scheepjes Stone Washed/River Washed Colour Pack here*

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Notions

  • Thread clippers
  • Darning needle
  • Blocking pins and mats to use for blocking

Motif Size

Granny Hexie pattern in Scheepjes Catona Cutie Pies: 9 rounds measure 20cm/8″ in height, measured across from point to point, and each of the six sides measure 10cm/4″ using 3,5 mm (E) hook {or other size to obtain gauge}

Solid Hexie pattern in Scheepjes Stone Washed/River Washed: 8 rounds measure 20cm/8″ in height, measured across from point to point, and each of the six sides measures 10cm/4″, using 4mm (G) hook {or other size to obtain gauge}

Your motifs can be larger or smaller, but please keep in mind that both motifs must be the same size and that if your motifs are larger, that you also need more yarn than me.

Notes & Helpful Tips

  • You can start a new color by working a standing stitch or [slip stitch, chain 3]
  • You can close the round with a slip stitch or work an invisible join
  • When working the solid hexie, the first stitch after the corner can be a bit hidden. Dedri Uys from Look at What I made has an excellent tutorial about recognizing these hidden stitches! Find it HERE.
  • If you want to come up with your own color schemes and work out the yarn usage; one round uses between 0,3-0,5 grams of yarn more than the round before. Example: R1 uses 0,3-0,5 grams, R2 uses 0,6-1 grams, R3 uses 0,9-1,5 grams.  
  • IMPORTANT IF YOU WANT TO MIX YARNS AND MOTIFS: The Granny Hexie pattern is specifically written for the Catona yarn and the Solid Hexie pattern is specifically written for the Stone Washed/River washed yarn, so the two motifs are the same size and have the same stitch counts. I did this intentionally so we can combine the two motifs into a larger piece. This also means that you cannot use the solid motif with Catona yarn and you cannot use the granny motif with Stone Washed/River Washed. At least not without changing the pattern.

Stitches & Abbreviations (US terms)

ch chain
sl st slip stitch
st stitch
dc double crochet
sk skip
sp space
pic picture
R Round
{text} important/helpful notes and picture references
[…] work the steps within these brackets for the number of times that’s stated behind it
*…* work the steps within these asterisks for the number of times that’s stated behind it

The Pattern 

Note before you start: Each round is worked in a different color, so at the end of the round, you cut yarn and work away the ends. The new round starts with the new color.

Granny Hexie pattern in Scheepjes Catona 

R1 With Catona and a 3,5 mm (E) hook, in a magic ring {pic 1}; ch3 {counts as first dc}, work 11dc in the round, pull magic ring tight and close off in top of ch3.
Stitch count: 12 dc 

R2 *[2dc {= first 2dc group}, ch2, 2dc] in same st {pic 1}, sk next st* work between * * 6 times in total, close off in first st.
Stitch total: 12 x 2dc groups, 6 x ch2 corner-sp Per side: 2 x 2dc groups 

R3 Starting in any ch2 corner-sp; *[2dc, ch2, 2dc] in corner-sp, 2dc in space between two 2dc groups {pic 1&2}* work between * * 6 times in total, close off in first st.
Stitch total: 18 x 2dc groups, 6 x ch2 corner-sp Per side: 3 x 2dc groups 

R4 Starting in any ch2 corner-sp; *[2dc, ch2, 2dc] in corner-sp, 2dc in each space between two 2dc groups {pic 1&2}* work between * * 6 times in total, close off in first st.
Stitch totals: 24 x 2dc groups, 6 x ch2 corner-sp Per side: 4 x 2dc groups 

R4-9: Work R4 until you have a hexie of 9 rounds in total. Block motif to right size. 

Stitch totals {there are always 6 ch2 corner-sp}: R5 30 x 2dc groups, R6 36 x 2dc groups, R7 42 x 2dc groups, R8 48 x 2dc groups, R9 54 x 2dc groups
Per side: R5 5 x 2dc groups, R6 6 x 2dc groups, R7 7 x 2dc groups, R8 8 x 2dc groups, R9 9 x 2dc groups

Solid Hexie pattern in Scheepjes Stone Washed/River Washed

Using Stone Washed and/or River Washed {depending on what you want to use} and a 4 mm (G) hook; work R1&2 of the granny hexie pattern.

R3 Starting in any ch2 corner-sp; *[1dc, ch2, 1dc] in corner-sp {pic 1}, 1dc in each st to next ch2 corner-sp {mind the first hidden stitch, see arrow pic 1&2}* work between * * 6 times in total, close off in first st.
Stitch totals: 36 dc, 6 x ch2 corner-sp Per side: 6 dc

R4 Starting in any corner-sp; *[2dc, ch2, 2dc] in corner-sp, sk first dc after corner {which is hidden, see arrow pic 1}, 1dc in each st to next corner-sp* work between * * 6 times in total, close off in first st.
Stitch totals: 54 dc, 6 x ch2 corner-sp  Per side: 9 dc

R5-8: Work R3 three times in total. After that, work R4 once more. Block motif to right size.

Stitch totals {there are always 6 ch2 corner-sp}: R5 66 dc, R6 78 dc, R7 90 dc, R8 108 dc
Per side: R5 11 dc, R6 13 dc, R7 15 dc, R8 18 dc

You might notice that the hexie above does not have skipped stitches and extra stitches in the corners, I altered this later to prevent the center from turning. 

 

I love to see your creations! Please share your hexies on Facebook or tag me on Instagram (@aspoonfulofyarn) and use #inspirationalhexies ! And if you have a question, please don’t hesitate to ask using the contact page.

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Copyright 

All patterns are for unlimited personal use. Do not reproduce, sell or publish (parts of) the patterns. Patterns may not be copied in any way (print or digitally), in part or in full, except for personal use. Items may be sold that are made from this pattern as long as the designer is credited.