Hexaflower Motif

Hexaflower Motif Crochet Pattern

What is Being Made

The Hexaflower Motif is a crochet pattern designed by Julie Yeager for creating blankets and throws using a modular hexagon-based construction. The pattern produces a finished throw measuring approximately 45 inches by 58 inches when made with 8 skeins of yarn. The design offers flexibility in final shape: crafters can use full hexagons to create a lozenge-shaped throw, or combine half-hexagons to achieve a rectangular configuration.

Craft and Technique

This is a crochet project worked using American Crochet Terms. The pattern employs a modular motif approach, where individual hexagon units are constructed and then assembled into the larger throw. This technique allows crafters to work on manageable, portable pieces that combine into a finished blanket. The modular construction method is particularly popular for blanket projects as it breaks the work into logical segments and enables color changes between motifs.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used

The Hexaflower Motif utilizes several key crochet stitches and techniques:

• Chain (Ch) – the foundation stitch used to create the base of the pattern
• Double Crochet Cluster (CL) – a textured stitch created by working multiple yarn overs and loops through the same stitch or ring
• Beginning Double Crochet Cluster (BCL) – the starting version of the cluster stitch, beginning with Ch 2 and incorporating yarn overs and loop manipulations
• Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc) – a stitch that works around the post of previous stitches to create dimensional texture

The pattern uses standard crochet abbreviations including "beg" for beginning and "yo" for yarn over, which are fundamental to reading and executing the stitch sequences.

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The pattern is designed for Caron Cakes yarn, a medium weight (aran weight) yarn composed of 80% acrylic and 20% wool. Each skein contains 7.1 ounces (200 grams) of yarn. The color-progression nature of Caron Cakes makes this yarn particularly suited to the Hexaflower Motif, as each motif uses approximately one complete color progression of about 26 grams, allowing each hexagon to showcase the yarn's built-in color changes. A full throw requires 8 skeins total, with each skein producing approximately 7 hexagons.

Hook: An H8 hook (5.0 mm) is recommended, or any hook size that achieves the correct gauge for your yarn.

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The gauge for this pattern is one hexagon measuring 6.5 inches from flat side to flat side. Achieving proper gauge ensures that your finished throw will measure the intended 45 inches by 58 inches. Gauge is essential when working modular patterns, as even small variations in individual motif size will compound across the entire project.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner level, making it accessible to newer crocheters while still offering interesting stitch work and color play. The modular nature of the project means that beginners can practice their stitches on individual hexagons before committing to a large-scale project, and mistakes can be corrected one motif at a time.