A hexagon granny square is a popular and versatile crochet motif that adds a unique and eye-catching touch to various projects like blankets, afghans, pillows, and more. Unlike the traditional square granny squares, hexagon granny squares are shaped like, well, hexagons – having six sides instead of four.

Here’s a basic description of how to create a hexagon granny square using a free pattern:

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in your choice of colors
  • Crochet hook size appropriate for your yarn (usually mentioned on the yarn label)
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)

Abbreviations:

  • Ch: Chain
  • Sl st: Slip stitch
  • DC: Double crochet
  • TR: Treble crochet

Pattern:

Round 1:

  1. Start with a magic ring (you can also chain 4 and join to form a ring).
  2. Ch 3 (counts as 1 DC), 1 DC into the ring, ch 2, 2 DC into the ring – repeat * to * five more times.
  3. Ch 2, sl st into the top of the beginning ch-3 to join. Fasten off.

Round 2:

  1. Join a new color yarn in any ch-2 space.
  2. Ch 3 (counts as 1 DC), 1 DC in the same ch-2 space, ch 2, 2 DC in the same ch-2 space, 2 DC in the next ch-2 space – repeat * to * around.
  3. In the last ch-2 space, work 2 DC, ch 2, and sl st into the top of the beginning ch-3 to join. Fasten off.

Round 3:

  1. Join a new color yarn in any ch-2 space.
  2. Ch 3 (counts as 1 DC), 2 DC in the same ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 DC in the same ch-2 space, 3 DC in the next ch-2 space – repeat * to * around.
  3. In the last ch-2 space, work 3 DC, ch 2, and sl st into the top of the beginning ch-3 to join. Fasten off.

Continue increasing the sides and adding new colors in the same manner for each subsequent round until you reach the desired size for your hexagon granny square.

Remember, you can modify the pattern by changing the number of stitches and chains in each round, as well as using different colors to create various effects. This is just a basic pattern to get you started on creating your own hexagon granny squares. Feel free to experiment and get creative with your colors and stitches!