How to Crochet Half Solid Hexagons

These are crochet patterns for half solid hexagons made using tapestry crochet.
These patterns can be used in edges (zig-zag or half hexagons) of a hexagon blanket to straighten them out. By adding these half hexagons, the hexagon blanket will be a perfect rectangle. These patterns were designed specifically for the Diamond Blanket. Have fun!

Gauge

Not important for this project.

Materials

♥ Yarn: 2 colors,
♥ Crochet Hook (Choose size that corresponds with the weight of your yarn),
♥ Scissors.

Skill Level

The project would be great for an intermediate crocheter looking to try tapestry crochet for the first time.

Topics Covered

The free pattern includes only step-by-step instructions. The ad-free version includes also charts and zoomed-in photos where appropriate.

Notes

1. You can use any type of yarn to crochet a half hexagon. Just check the label to see what size hook corresponds with the weight of your yarn.

2. You have to use two colors (A and B) to crochet a half hexagon. On each row V stitches are crocheted with color A and dc stitches with color B. Check out 4th section of this post to learn how to switch colors

3. This design is easily adaptable for different colors and different dimensions.

Stitches

Abbreviations

st(s) = stitch(es); ch(s) = chain(s); dc = double crochet; mc = magic circle; Puff (3 hdc cluster) = 3 half double crochet cluster; sc = single crochet; sl st = slip stitch; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

Special Stitches

Puff = 3 hdc cluster (3 half double crochet cluster) = [Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch and draw up a loop] 3 times, yarn over and draw through 6 loops on hook, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.
V = puff, ch2, puff (puff stitches are crocheted in the same ch2-space).
Puff starting stitch= start with pulling the loop on hook to be same height as a double crochet stitch then complete as described above. Starting stitch is used at the beginning of a round or row.

Instructions for the First Half Hexagon

Make mc,

Row 1: ch 1 to secure the magic loop and then puff in magic loop, [ch 2, puff] 4 times in magic loop, turn.

Row 2: [V in ch-2 space, dc in next puff] 3 times, V in next ch-2 space, turn.

Row 3: [V in ch-2 space, dc in next 3 stitches] 3 times, V in next ch-2 space, turn.

Row 4: [V in ch-2 space, dc in next 5 stitches] 3 times, V in next ch-2 space, turn.

Row 5: [V in ch-2 space, dc in next 7 stitches] 3 times, V in next ch-2 space, turn.

Row 6: [V in ch-2 space, dc in next 9 stitches] 3 times, V in next ch-2 space.

Instructions for the Second Half Hexagon

Make mc,

Row 1: ch 1 to secure the magic loop and then puff in magic loop, [ch 2, puff] 3 times in magic loop, turn.

Row 2: ch 3, [V in ch-2 space, dc in next puff] 3 times, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in next stitch, [V in ch-2 space, dc in next 3 stitches] 2 times, V in ch-2 space, dc in next 2 stitches, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in next 2 stitches, [V in ch-2 space, dc in next 5 stitches] 2 times, V in ch-2 space, dc in next 3 stitches, turn.

Row 5: ch 3, dc in next 3 stitches, [V in ch-2 space, dc in next 7 stitches] 2 times, V in ch-2 space, dc in next 4 stitches, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in next 4 stitches, [V in ch-2 space, dc in next 9 stitches] 2 times, V in ch-2 space, dc in next 5 stitches.


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