Hey my crochet friends! You are in for a treat with today’s tutorial for the Sweet Pea Hexagon. This pretty little piece is a quick and easy one to crochet, and is such a crowd pleaser with it’s delightful floral vibe.
I’m all about getting creative with my crochet projects. Whether it’s the colors, the patterns, or the stitches, there’s always room for a dash of imagination. One of my absolute favourite ways to unwind is by grabbing a big bin of leftover yarn and diving into a colourful world of granny squares.
If you’re looking to explore more captivating color combinations for your squares, hop on over to my Instagram and Pinterest. I love sharing lots of pics of my colour experiments there!
If you would like the pattern for the Sweet Pea Hexagon as a PDF, with Symbol Charts, Find the Granny Square Sand Dollar over in my shop, HERE,
Too make the Sweet Pea Hexagon, I’ll be using a worsted weight yarn, but you can adapt it to other yarn weights as well. Ideally, it works best with either a DK weight or worsted weight yarn. I’ll be using a 5.0 mm hook today, but I recommend using the hook size that suits your yarn and your preference. While yarn labels often suggest a 5 mm hook with worsted weight, I personally prefer to go up half a hook size when creating squares for blankets or garments, as it adds a touch of softness and airy texture. Feel free to experiment and choose the hook size that works best for you.
The Sweet Pea Hexagon consists of 9 rounds and as with all my Shapes, you can use as many or as few colours as suits you.
In today’s tutorial, I’ll be using three colours: white, green, and blue. I’ll be changing colours with each row.
In addition to yarn and a hook, you’ll also need a pair of scissors and a darning needle for this project.
So, pick your favorite colours, gather your supplies, and let’s begin crafting our Sweet Pea Hexagon.
Sweet Pea Hexagon Supplies
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Tools and Supplies:
The Yarn used in this pattern is a Worsted Weight #4
I use a variety of odds and ends with my granny squares
The Colours are
small amounts of 3 different colours of yarn
I will be using White, Green and Blue
Hook: 5.00 mm US 8 / H
Other Supplies:
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for darning in ends
Hexagon Finished Size:
Measured Across Center from straight edge to straight edge – 8″ x 8″
More Information on Hooks Sizes, Yarn Weights and Crochet Language
Hook Sizes see the Craft Yarn Council’s Page Here
For Standard Yarn Weight Information See this Page
A Handy PDF from Annie’s on the difference between UK and US Crochet Terms
A Nice Explanation from LoveCraft’s on The UK and US differences
Abbreviations:
ch – chain
st(s)– stitch(es)
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
lp(s) – loop(s)
yo– yarn over
rnd – round
beg – beginning
prev – previous
sp – space
sk – skip
rep – repeat
dec – decrease
Cont – continue
Sweet Pea Hexagon Instructions
Foundation: With White, Make a Magic Ring OR Ch 4, sl st in first ch, to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Continue with White, Ch 4 ( counts as first dc and ch 1 ), ( dc into ring, ch 1 ) 11 times, sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-4, fasten off. { 12 dc, 12 ch-1 sp }
Rnd 2: Join Blue with a sl st in any ch-1 sp of prev rnd, ch 1, sc in same ch-sp as join, ch 2, ( sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2 ) 11 times, sl st in first sc of rnd, fasten off. { 12 sc, 12 ch-2 sp }
Rnd 3: Join White with a sl st in any ch-2 sp of prev rnd, ch 1, 2 sc in same ch-sp as join, ch 1, ( 2 sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1 ) 11 times, sl st in first sc, fasten off. { 24 sc, 12 ch-1 sp }
Rnd 4: Join Green with a sl st in any ch-1 sp of prev rnd, ch 3, ( 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ) in same ch-sp as join, ch 2, * sk next ch-1 sp, ( 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ) into next ch-1 sp, ch 2, rep from * 4 more times, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, fasten off. { 36 dc , 12 ch-2 sp }
Rnd 5: Join Blue with a sl st in first ch-2 sp of prev rnd, ch 1, sc in same ch-sp as join, ch 1, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1 rep from * 4 more times, then (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sl st in first sc of rnd, fasten off. { 6 sc, 36 dc, 12 ch-1 sp, 6 ch-2 sp }
Rnd 6: Join White with a sl st in any ch-2 sp of prev rnd, ch 1, sc in same ch-sp as join, * sc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, sk next [ ch-1 sp, sc, ch-1 sp ], sc in each of next 3 dc, ** ( sc, ch 2, sc ) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * 4 more times, then from * to ** once more, sc in same ch-sp as join, ch 2, sl st in first st of rnd, fasten off. { 48 sc, 6 ch-2 sp, 6 ch-3 sp }
Rnd 7: Join Green with a sl st in any ch-2 sp of prev rnd, ch 3 ( counts as first dc ), 2 dc in same sp as join, * ch 2, ( dc, ch 2, dc ) in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, ** ( 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * 4 more times, then from * to ** once more, 3 dc in same ch-sp as join, ch 2, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, fasten off. { 48 dc, 24 ch-2 sp }
Rnd 8: Join White with a sl st in the last ch-2 sp of prev rnd, ch 2 ( counts as first hdc ), * hdc in each of first 3 dc, ( hdc in next ch-2 sp, hdc in next dc ) twice, hdc in next ch-2 sp, hdc in each of next 3 dc, ** ( hdc, ch 2, hdc ) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * 4 times, then from * to ** once more, hdc in same ch-sp as join, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2, fasten off. { 78 hdc, 6 ch-2 sp }
Rnd 9: Join Blue with a sl st in any ch-2 sp of prev rnd, ch 1, sc in same ch-sp as join, * ( ch 2, sk next hdc, sc in next st ) 6 times, ch 2, sk next hdc, ** ( sc, ch 2, sc ) in next ch-2 sp ), rep from * 4 more times, then from * to ** once more, sc in same ch-sp as join, ch 2, sl st in first sc of rnd, fasten off. { 48 sc, 48 ch-2 sp }
Finishing The Sweet Pea Hexagon
- Weave in any loose ends, block gently to size
If you would like this pattern as a PDF, with Symbol Charts, it is available over in my shop, HERE,
This video tutorial will walk you through the Basics, step by step of the Crocheted Granny Square, Sweet Pea Hexagon
Check out my Shop where I regularly release new patterns using all my squares.
All shop patterns include a symbol chart version of the square as well as various colour way diagrams
Thanks for joining me and getting creative.
“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
