Today, I’ll be demonstrating the creation of The Granny Hexagon Flora. This delicate flower-inspired hexagon, with its six charming petals and a border that forms its unique hexagonal shape, is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your home decor or wearables. So, without delay, let’s dive into the world of crochet and create this charming granny hexagon together!
If you would like the pattern for this Granny Square as a PDF, with Symbol Charts, it is available over in my shop, HERE,
For this tutorial, I’ll be working with worsted weight yarn, but you can adapt it to other yarn weights as well. Ideally, it works best with either a DK weight or worsted weight yarn. I’ll be using a 5.5 mm hook today, but I recommend using the hook size that suits your yarn and your preference. While yarn labels often suggest a 5mm hook with worsted weight, I personally prefer to go up half a hook size when creating squares for blankets or garments, as it adds a touch of softness and airy texture. Feel free to experiment and choose the hook size that works best for you.
The Granny Hexagon Flora consists of 9 rounds and offers flexibility in terms of color choices. In today’s demonstration, I’ll be using three colors: green, beige, and white. I’ll be changing colors with each row to create a vibrant look.
In addition to yarn and a hook, you’ll also need a pair of scissors and a darning needle for this project.
So, pick your favorite colors, gather your supplies, and let’s begin crafting our Flora Hexagon.
Crochet Granny Hexagon Flora Supplies
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Tools and Supplies:
The Yarn used in this pattern is a Worsted Weight #4
I use a variety of odds and ends with my granny squares
The Colours are
A – Green
B – Beige
C – White
Hook: 5.50 mm US 9 / I
Other Supplies:
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for darning in ends
Hexagon Finished Size:
Measured Across Center from straight edge to straight edge – 7″ x 7″
More Information on Hooks Sizes, Yarn Weights and Crochet Language
Hook Sizes see the Craft Yarn Council’s Page Here
For Standard Yarn Weight Information See this Page
A Handy PDF from Annie’s on the difference between UK and US Crochet Terms
A Nice Explanation from LoveCraft’s on The UK and US differences
Abbreviations:
ch – chain
st(s)– stitch(es)
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
lp(s) – loop(s)
yo– yarn over
rnd – round
beg – beginning
prev – previous
sp – space
sk – skip
rep – repeat
dec – decrease
Cont – continue
Special Stitches used in Granny Hexagon Flora:
Double Crochet Decrease ( dc dec ) : ( yo, insert hook, yo, draw lp through, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook ) in each of the sts or ch spaces indicated, yo, draw through all lps on hook.
ch-1 sp ( ch-2 sp, ch-3 sp) – refers to the chains worked in the previous rnd. The stitch or stitches indicated in the current round will be worked into the space created by this chain or chains.
Granny Hexagon Flora Instructions
Foundation: With Col A, Use a Magic Ring OR Ch 3, sl st in first ch, to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Continue with Col A, Ch 1, work 6 sc into ring, join with a sl st to first st of rnd, fasten off. ( 6 sc )
Rnd 2: Join Col B with a sl st in any st of prev rnd, ch 4 ( counts as first dc and ch 1 ), dc in same st as join, ch 1, * ( dc, ch 1, dc ) into next st, ch 1, rep from * around, join with a sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4, fasten off. ( 12 dc, 12 ch-1 sp )
Rnd 3: Join Col C with a sl st in any ch-1 sp of prev rnd, ch 1, sc in same ch-1 sp as join, ch 2, sk next dc, * sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, sk next dc, rep from * around, join with a sl st in first sc, fasten off. ( 12 sc, 12 ch-2 sp )
Rnd 4: Join Col A with a sl st in any ch-2 sp of prev rnd, ch 1, 2 sc in same ch-2 sp as join, ch 1, sk next sc, * 2 sc next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next sc, rep from * around, join with a sl st in first st, fasten off. ( 24 sc, 12 ch-1 sp )
Rnd 5: Join Col B with a sl st in any ch-1 sp of prev rnd, ch 1, sc in same ch-1 sp as join, ch 3, sk next 2 sc, * sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sk next 2 sc, rep from * around, join with a sl st in first sc, fasten off. ( 12 sc, 12 ch-2 sp )
Rnd 6: Join Col C with a sl st in any ch-3 sp of prev rnd, ch 1, sc in same ch-3 sp as join, ch 1, sk next sc, ( 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ) into next ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk next sc, * sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk next sc, ( 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ) into next ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk next sc, rep from * around, join with a sl st in first st of rnd, fasten off. ( 36 dc, 6 ch-2 sp, 12 ch-1 sp )
Rnd 7: Join Col A with a sl st in any ch-2 sp corner of prev rnd, ch 1, sc in same ch-2 sp as join, sc in next st, hdc in each of next 2 sts, dc dec over next 2 ch-1 sp ( sk sc st in the middle ), hdc in each of next 2 sts, sc in next st, * ( sc, ch 1, sc ) in next ch-2 sp, sc in next st, hdc in each of next 2 sts, dc dec over next 2 ch-1 sp ( sk sc st in the middle ), hdc in each of next 2 sts, sc in next st, rep from * around, sc in same ch-2 sp as join , ch 1, sl st in first st of rnd, fasten off. ( 24 sc, 24 hdc, 6 dc dec, 6 ch-1 sp )
Rnd 8: Join Col B with a sl st in first sc of prev rnd, ch 2 ( counts as first hdc ), hdc in each of next 8 sts, ( hdc, ch 2, hdc ) in next ch-1 sp, * hdc in each of next 9 sts, ( hdc, ch 2, hdc ) in next ch-1 sp, rep from * around, join with a sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2, fasten off. ( 66 hdc, 6 ch-2 sp )
Rnd 9: Join Col C with a sl st in any ch 2 sp of prev rnd, ch 1, sc in same ch-2 sp as join, ch 1, sk first hdc, [ sc in next st, ch 1, sk next hdc ] 5 times, * ( sc, ch 2, sc ) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next hdc, [ sc in next st, ch 1, sk next hdc ] 5 times, rep from * around, sc in same ch-2 sp as join, ch 2, join with a sl st in first st of rnd, fasten off. ( 42 sc, 36 ch-1 sp, 6 ch-2 sp )
Finishing The Granny Hexagon Flora
- Weave in any loose ends, block gently to size
This square will work with any size yarn and the appropriate hook size for that yarn. This pattern is written suggesting a worsted weight and a 5.00 mm and the finished size reflects this.
The Granny Hexagon Flora is suitable for home decor, and wearables.
If you would like this pattern as a PDF, with Symbol Charts, it is available over in my shop, HERE,
This tutorial for the Granny Hexagon Flora, will walk you through the Basics, step by step of making this square in 3 colours.
Check out my Shop where I regularly release new patterns using all my squares.
All shop patterns include a symbol chart version of the square as well as various colour way diagrams
Thanks for joining me and getting creative.
“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
