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.
The Stunning 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:
- Lion Brand – Wool Ease
- Lion Brand – 24/7 Cotton
- Red Heart – Super Saver
These two 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.
How to make the Crochet African Flower Hexagon
Skill Level
Materials
- 4 colors of Yarn
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- ch-space = open space made by chain(s)
- ch-2-sp = refers to chain or space previously made, with 2 ch
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
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.
Notes
- This pattern is written in US terms (learn how to change to UK terms).
- 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.
- Use it as a full project itself, or make many for a combined crochet project.
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 Hexagon Granny Squares
Use the hexagon granny square you just learned in one of these crochet patterns featuring granny squares:
How to 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. But I’ll share 2 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
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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.
