Crocheting blankets is always a fun and creative way to add style and comfort to your home. This 3D hexagon blanket pattern creates a beautiful textured effect, making it the perfect project for anyone who loves unique designs. The hexagonal shapes give it a modern touch, and the 3D effect adds dimension. You can customize the size by making more or fewer hexagons, so it’s perfect for anything from a baby blanket to a larger throw. Let’s get started!
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Materials:
Yarn: Use your favorite yarn weight. For this pattern, I recommend a DK or worsted weight yarn in various colors to create the 3D effect.
Hook: A 4 mm crochet hook (adjust the hook size to fit the yarn you’re using).
Tapestry needle: For weaving in the ends.
Scissors: For cutting the yarn.
Abbreviations (US terms):
ch: Chain
sl st: Slip stitch
sc: Single crochet
dc: Double crochet
fpdc: Front post double crochet
bpdc: Back post double crochet
inc: Increase (two stitches in one stitch)
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What you need:
Cotton yarn – e.g., Drops I Love You 9
(For one potholder, approximately 60-65 grams are used)
Crochet hook 4 mm
Skills required:
Chain stitch (ch)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Half double crochet (hdc)
Double crochet (dc)
Front post double crochet (FPdc)
Back post double crochet (BPdc) (marked in bold)
Round 1: Ch 5 and join to form a ring with a sl st.
Ch 3, 2 dc into the ring, Ch 2, 3 dc into the ring repeat 5 times.
Ch 1, hdc in the 3rd ch to finish the round.
Round 2: Ch 3. 2 FPdc in the same stitch, 1 FPdc, 2 FPdc in the same stitch, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc repeat 5 times.
2 FPdc in the same stitch, 1 FPdc, 2 FPdc in the same stitch, 1 dc, ch 1, hdc in the 3rd ch.
Round 3: Ch 3, BPdc. 2 FPdc in the same stitch, 3 FPdc, 2 FPdc in the same stitch, BPdc, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, BPdc repeat 5 times.
2 FPdc in the same stitch, 3 FPdc, 2 FPdc in the same stitch, BPdc, 1 dc, ch 1, hdc in the 3rd ch.
Round 4: Ch 3, 2 BPdc. 2 FPdc in the same stitch, 5 FPdc, 2 FPdc in the same stitch, 2 BPdc, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, 2 BPdc repeat 5 times.
2 FPdc in the same stitch, 5 FPdc, 2 FPdc in the same stitch, 2 BPdc, 1 dc, ch 1, hdc in the 3rd ch.
Round 5: Ch 3, 3 BPdc. 2 FPdc in the same stitch, 7 FPdc, 2 FPdc in the same stitch, 3 BPdc, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, 3 BPdc repeat 5 times.
2 FPdc in the same stitch, 7 FPdc, 2 FPdc in the same stitch, 3 BPdc, 1 dc, ch 1, hdc in the 3rd ch.
Round 6: Ch 3, 4 BPdc. 2 FPdc in the same stitch, 9 FPdc, 2 FPdc in the same stitch, 4 BPdc, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, 4 BPdc repeat 5 times.
2 FPdc in the same stitch, 9 FPdc, 2 FPdc in the same stitch, 4 BPdc, 1 dc, ch 1, hdc in the 3rd ch.
For the first decrease, insert under 2 stitches at once, yarn over, back under the stitches, yarn over, pull through 2, under 1 stitch, yarn over, through stitch, yarn over, through 3.
For the last decrease, insert under 1 stitch, yarn over, through the stitches, yarn over, pull through 2, under 2 stitches, yarn over, through stitch, yarn over through 3.
Now, insert under 2 stitches, yarn over, through the stitches, yarn over, through 2, under 1 stitch, yarn over, through stitch, yarn over, pull through 2, under 2 stitches, yarn over, through stitch, yarn over, pull through all 4.
Final steps (optional, following Karina’s adaptation):
Single crochet (sc) all the way around – make 3 sc at the corners (chain loops).
Where you want the loop, make 1 sc, chain 20, and 1 sc in the chain loop.
Single crochet all the way around x 2 – remember to make 3 sc in the same stitch at the corners (chain loops).
This 3D hexagon blanket pattern is ideal for adding a stunning, textured piece to your collection. It’s fun to make, and you can personalize it by using different color combinations for a dynamic and lively effect. Whether you’re crocheting for yourself or as a gift, this blanket is sure to impress!
Feel free to share your creations, and happy crocheting!