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!
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)
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.
Round 7: Ch 3, 5 BPdc.
2 FPdc together, 9 FPdc, 2 FPdc together, 5 BPdc, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, 5 BPdc repeat 5 times.
2 FPdc together, 9 FPdc, 2 FPdc together, 5 BPdc, 1 dc, ch 1, hdc in the 3rd ch.
Round 8: Ch 3, 6 BPdc.
2 FPdc together, 7 FPdc, 2 FPdc together, 6 BPdc, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, 6 BPdc repeat 5 times.
2 FPdc together, 7 FPdc, 2 FPdc together, 6 BPdc, 1 dc, ch 1, hdc in the 3rd ch.
Round 9: Ch 3, 7 BPdc.
2 FPdc together, 5 FPdc, 2 FPdc together, 7 BPdc, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, 7 BPdc repeat 5 times.
2 FPdc together, 5 FPdc, 2 FPdc together, 7 BPdc, 1 dc, ch 1, hdc in the 3rd ch.
Round 10: Ch 3, 8 BPdc.
2 FPdc together, 3 FPdc, 2 FPdc together, 8 BPdc, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, 8 BPdc repeat 5 times.
2 FPdc together, 3 FPdc, 2 FPdc together, 8 BPdc, 1 dc, ch 1, hdc in the 3rd ch.
From now on, decreases are made differently!!
Your FPdc at the start and end of the row may look like 2 stitches, but they are actually only 1 stitch.
Round 11:
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.
Ch 3, 9 BPdc.
2 FPdc together, 1 FPdc, 2 FPdc together, 9 BPdc, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, 9 BPdc repeat 5 times.
2 FPdc together, 1 FPdc, 2 FPdc together, 9 BPdc, 1 dc, ch 1, hdc in the 3rd ch.
Round 12:
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.
Ch 3, 10 BPdc.
3 FPdc together, 10 BPdc, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, 10 BPdc repeat 5 times.
3 FPdc together, 10 BPdc, 1 dc, ch 1, hdc in the 3rd ch.
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!
