Solid Hexagon Granny Square

This Solid Hexagon Granny Square design is reasonably easy to do, and the result is very versatile.  You can use this design to make a single large "square" blanket, or you can make smaller hexagon granny squares and join them. 

The stitches/techniques you need to master to complete this hexagon granny square include:

• magic ring
• single crochet (us)
• double crochet (us)
• slip stitches
• chain stitches

Step-by-Step Instructions for the Hexagon Granny Square

Make a magic ring:

Round 1: ch 3, dc 2, *3 ch, dc 3, rep from * four times, 3 ch, sl st into 2nd ch to close

Pull the tail on the magic circle to tighten. At this point, you should have six three-chain loops separated by three dc clusters.

Round 2: 3 ch, 2 dc, * 1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc in chain space, 1 dc in each dc to next ch sp, rep from * 4 times,sl st into 3rd ch to close. 

Round 3: 3 ch, 3 dc, * 1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc in chain space, 1 dc in each dc to next ch sp, rep from * 4 times, 1 dc, sl st into 3rd ch to close. 

Round 4: 3 ch, 3 dc, * 1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc in chain space, 1 dc in each dc to next ch sp, rep from * 4 times, 1 dc, sl st into 3rd ch to close. 

Making a blanket using your squares

You can either work on one (very large) hexagon or make a lot of smaller hexagons that you join together.  Joining can be done by sewing the squares together or using a crochet hook to pick up stitches on two squares and crocheting them together. 

I have made several hexagon blankets, completing between 55 and 60 rounds on each. I tend to go with a solid centre of ten rounds, followed by a nine-round repeating pattern. I also use this hexagon granny square pattern to make smaller blankets for baby loveys.

The ones in the 1st photo below are made working five rounds in the main colour and one round in white. The hexagons are joined together using a mattress stitch. I have also used this square to make a single large hexagon with 55 - 64 rounds for baby blankets and the smaller versions (16 rounds) for baby loveys.