Honeycomb Blanket and Cushion in Stylecraft Bellissima DK - 9614 - Downloadable PDF\n\n

Honeycomb Blanket and Cushion in Stylecraft Bellissima DK – Pattern 9614

This downloadable PDF crochet pattern by Helen Boreham for Stylecraft includes two coordinating home accessories: a large Honeycomb Blanket and a matching Honeycomb Cushion, both worked in Stylecraft Bellissima DK. The designs are rated intermediate in difficulty and are constructed using a classic hexagon motif repeated across both projects, giving each piece its distinctive honeycomb appearance. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible for crocheters ready to begin.

About the Designs

The Honeycomb Blanket

The blanket is built entirely from individual hexagon motifs, of which 61 are required in total. These motifs are worked in three colourways and then joined together to create the finished blanket. The completed blanket measures approximately 110 cm (43 in) wide by 100 cm (39 in) long, making it a generous lap or throw size suitable for sofas, beds, or as a decorative home accessory.

The hexagon motifs are divided across three colours:

• 21 motifs in Single Cream (shade 3921)
• 20 motifs in Mellow Yellow (shade 3925)
• 20 motifs in Toasted Almond (shade 3922)

The three-colour palette creates a warm, natural, and harmonious aesthetic that suits a wide range of home interiors. The alternating placement of the three shades across the joined hexagons reinforces the honeycomb visual effect that gives the pattern its name.

The Honeycomb Cushion

The cushion is designed to coordinate with the blanket and is worked using the remaining yarn left over from the blanket project, making this an economical and practical pairing. The finished cushion measures approximately 39 cm (15½ in) across. Like the blanket, it uses the same hexagon motif construction, ensuring a consistent and cohesive look when the two pieces are displayed together.

Techniques and Construction

Both projects are worked in crochet and rely on the construction of individual hexagon motifs worked in the round. This modular approach means each hexagon is completed separately before the pieces are assembled, which is ideal for crocheters who enjoy portable, manageable sections of work rather than one large continuous piece.

Each hexagon begins with a magic circle, a technique that draws the centre of the motif tightly closed to avoid a visible hole at the heart of the hexagon. This is a hallmark of professional-looking motif crochet and is a skill that intermediate crocheters will be familiar with or can readily learn.

Stitches Used

• Magic circle – used to start each hexagon motif cleanly
• Puff stitch – a key textural stitch that gives the honeycomb its characteristic raised, three-dimensional surface; worked by pulling up multiple loops and closing them together to create a rounded, padded cluster
• Treble crochet (tr) – used between puff stitch clusters to define the structure of each round; the beginning chain-3 counts as a treble crochet throughout
• Chain stitch (ch) – used to create spaces between puff stitches and to form the framework of each round
• Slip stitch (sl st) – used to join rounds neatly

The puff stitch is central to the honeycomb texture of these designs. It is formed by drawing up several loops through the same stitch or space and then pulling the working yarn through all loops at once. The result is a plump, raised cluster that adds both visual interest and a satisfying tactile quality to the finished fabric. When repeated across the hexagon motifs and joined together, the puff stitches create the dense, cell-like surface that evokes a true honeycomb structure.

Materials

Yarn

The pattern is written for Stylecraft Bellissima DK, a