Want to make the crochet African flower hexagon? You’re in the right place, because this a great step-by-step crochet African flower tutorial.

In this tutorial you will learn how to crochet the African Flower Hexagon.

This alternative granny square hexagon is a great different choice than the traditional granny square and perfect if you enjoy anything granny squares.

Find more: Different Granny Shapes.

How to Make the Crochet African Flower Hexagon

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Crochet A Crochet African Flower Hexagon

The beautiful African Flower Granny Square Hexagon is made from the flower center outwards to create a flower with 6 petals.

You can make it in any colors of choice and it’s common to crochet the third and fourth round in the same color to accentuate the flower petals.

Below you will find step-by-step instructions for this stunning crochet hexagon motif.

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Materials & Tools for Granny Squares

To crochet granny squares and granny square shapes, you can use any size/mm crochet hook and yarn.

You can use any yarn fiber, like cotton, wool or acrylic yarn.

However, it’s most common to use either 3 light yarn (dk weight yarn) or 4 medium weight yarn (aran or worsted weight yarn).

Here are a couple of yarns I’d recommend to crochet granny squares:

These yarns come in many beautiful colors & work for a range of granny square patterns.

Next, you’ll need a crochet hook that matches the yarn weight & a granny square blocking board is helpful when you block the finished pieces.

Best Tips for Crocheting Granny Squares

There are several factors that can help you have success when crocheting granny squares.

Count stitches: Make sure you got each round right by counting stitches after finishing one round or side of the granny square.
Weave in yarn tails as you crochet: Don’t leave weaving in yarn tails until you finish crocheting all your granny squares. Make a habit of weaving them in before you crochet another granny square, which will make weaving in ends less overwhelming.
Use colors that contrasts well with each other. This will give you an overall more stunning look.
Block your granny squares: Make sure you get a professional finish by blocking your granny squares.

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How to make the Crochet African Flower Hexagon

Crochet African Flower Hexagon with a purple center, brown petals, blue accents, and a cream border.

About the Crochet African Flower Hexagon

Learn how to make the Crochet African Flower Hexagon with this step by step photo tutorial. Use the crochet African Flower Hexagon as a separate project or combine more to create creative crochet projects like a hexagon crochet sweater, use your imagination to make something unique.

Project level: Easy

Project LevelEasy

Materials

Crochet Hook Size

Use any crochet hook size that works with your yarn.

Yarn

Use any yarn you like for this pattern.

4 colors of yarn

Other Materials Needed

Crochet Pattern Notes

The crochet African Flower Hexagon is crocheted in rounds with the right side facing at all times.
This crochet hexagon can be crocheted with any crochet hook size and yarn.

Abbreviations

beg = beginning
ch = chain
ch-2-sp = chain space created by 2 chains
ch-sp = chain space
ch-space = open space made by chain(s)
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sp / sp(s) = space(s)
st = stitch(es)

We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.

Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.

Instructions for the Crochet African Flower Hexagon

Step-by-step Photo Instructions

Ch 4, sl st in 1st st to form circle.

Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), *dc 2 in circle, ch 1*, repeat from *to* 5 times, sl st in 1st dc (=6 groups of 2 dc with 1 ch between).

Note:

To change color: Fasten off, cut yarn, and make slip knot with new color.

Continue with same color: sl st loosely in next ch-space and ch 2 (counting as the first dc on next round.

Do the same for round 2 and 3.

Round 2: *dc 2 in next ch-sp, ch 2, dc 2 in same ch-sp, ch 1*, repeat from *to* 5 times, sl st in 1st dc (=6 groups of (2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc), with ch 1 between).

Round 3: *dc 7 in next ch-2-sp, ch 1*, repeat from *to* 5 times, sl st in 1st dc (= 6 groups of 7 dc with 1 ch between). Fasten off & cut yarn.

Round 4: *sc 1 around/over ch-sp from round 2 and 3, sc 1 in the next 7 st*, repeat from *to* 5 times, sl st in 1st sc (= 8 sc, 6 times).

Round 5: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), dc 1 in the next 4 st, ch 2, dc 1 in same as last dc, *dc 1 in the next 8 st, ch 2, dc 1 in same as last dc,*, repeat from *to* 4 times, dc 1 in the next 3 st, sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round (=9 dc along each edge with ch 2 between).

Fasten off and weave in ends with a yarn needle.

Crochet African Flower Project Ideas

There are many amazing crochet projects you can make using the African flower hexagon.

These include:

African Flower Blanket or African Flower Afghan
African Flower Soccer Ball
African Flower Pillow Cover

There are of course more options for how to include this granny hexagon in crochet patterns. The African Flower Motif is also used in the Hexagon Crochet Sweater linked below.

Crochet Patterns Using Granny Squares

Join Granny Square Shapes Together

After learning to crochet this granny square shape, you of course need a way to join them together. There are several great ways to join granny squares together, like with single crochet stitches (sc) or slip stitches. But I’ll share 3 of the most common with you!

Whip Stitch

The whip stitch uses yarn and needle.
To whip stitch granny squares together, align the stitches of two granny squares with the right side facing against each other.
With a needle, work through each of the aligned stitches with the yarn and needle

Whip Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

Flat Slip Stitch Join

The flat slip stitch join creates a beautiful slip stitch seam between each of the granny squares.

Make a slip knot and place it on the crochet hook.
Line up two granny squares with the right side facing.
Insert hook through the back loops of corner stitches on each square and slip stitch.
Continue repeating for each stitch along the edge of the granny squares.

Flat Slip Stitch Join Tutorial

Join As You Go Method

Mostly used for square crochet projects, where you crochet the final round of the granny squares at the same time as you join them together.

In the step by step tutorial you can find multiple ways to join them.

Full join as you go granny square tutorial.

Crochet A Crochet African Flower Hexagon

Materials & Tools for Granny Squares

Best Tips for Crocheting Granny Squares

How to make the Crochet African Flower Hexagon

About the Crochet African Flower Hexagon