Shaping the Half Hexagon, Level Up Your Crochet

Hello everyone, I’m back with another crochet adventure! In today’s blog post, we’re diving into the world of hexagons, but with a twist. I really enjoy creating hexagon-shaped pieces, and a common question I receive is about how to make half hexagons.

So, join me as I guide you through the process of making a half hexagon using my Sweet Pea pattern. These unique shapes are the secret to achieving straight edges in your blanket creations. Let’s get creative together!

If you’re looking to explore more captivating color combinations for your squares, hop on over to my Instagram and Pinterest. I love sharing lots of pics of my colour experiments there!

If you would like the pattern for the Sweet Pea Hexagon as a PDF, with Symbol Charts, Find it in my shop, HERE,

Too make the Sweet Pea Half Hexagon, I’ll be using a 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 5.0 mm hook today, but I recommend using the hook size that suits your yarn and your preference. While yarn labels often suggest a 5 mm 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.

Just like the full Sweet Pea Hexagon, the Half Hexagon consists of 9 rounds.

In today’s tutorial, I’ll be using four colours: Medium Blue, Off White, Golden Beige and Turquoise. I’ll be changing colours with each row.

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 favourite colours, gather your supplies, and let’s begin crafting our Sweet Pea Half Hexagon.

Sweet Pea Half Hexagon 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

small amounts of 4 different colours of yarn

I will be using Medium Blue, Off White, Golden Beige and Turquoise

Hook: 5.00 mm US 8 / H

Other Supplies:

Scissors
Yarn needle for darning in ends

Half Hexagon Finished Size:

Corner to Corner along Straight Bottom Edge = 8.5 “

From Top Straight Edge to Center = 4″

Sweet Pea Half Hexagon Shape

There are two ways to cut a Hexagon in Half. Today we will be cutting it as pictured below, from corner to corner. Instead of having 6 corners this piece will only have 4 corners.

It will be worked in rows instead of rounds. I will be changing colours every row and always working from the right side, so no back and forth rows with this piece. Part of the reason for always working from the right side, is to make them cohesive with the regular hexagon which is worked in the round and therefore also always working from the right side.

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

Sweet Pea Half Hexagon Instructions

Foundation: With Medium Blue, Make a Magic Ring OR Ch 3, sl st in first ch, to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Continue with Med Blue, Ch 4 ( counts as first dc and ch 1 ), ( dc into ring, ch 1 ) 4 times, dc into ring one more time, fasten off. { 6 dc, 5 ch-1 sp }

Rnd 2: Join Off White with a sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4 of prev rnd, ch 1, sc in same ch, ch 1, sc in first ch sp created by beg ch 4 of prev rnd, ( ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp ) 4 times, ch 1, sc in last dc, fasten off. { 7 sc, , 2 ch-1 sp, 4 ch-2 sp }

Rnd 3: Join Golden Beige with a sl st in first sc of prev rnd, ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in first ch-1 sp, ( ch 1, 2 sc in next ch-2 sp ) 4 times, ch 1, sc in last ch-1 sp, sc in last st, fasten off. { 12 sc, 5 ch-1 sp }

Rnd 4: Join Off White with a sl st in first sc of prev rnd, ch 1, sc in same st as join, [ ( 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ) into next ch-1 sp, ch 2, sk next ch-1 sp ] twice, ( 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ) into next ch-1 sp, sk next sc, sc in last sc, fasten off. { 18 dc , 5 ch-2 sp, 2 sc }

Rnd 5: Join Turquoise with a sl st in first sc of prev rnd, ch 3 ( counts as first dc ) 3 dc into same st as join, ch 1, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, * ( 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ) into next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, rep from * once more, 4 dc in last sc of rnd, fasten off. { 3 sc, 20 dc, 6 ch-1 sp, 2 ch-2 sp }

Rnd 6: Join Golden Beige with a sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 of prev rnd, ch 1, 2 sc in same ch as join, * sc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, sk next [ ch-1 sp, sc, ch-1 sp ], sc in each of next 3 dc, ** ( sc, ch 2, sc ) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * once more, then from * to ** once more, 2 sc in last dc, fasten off. { 26 sc, 2 ch-2 sp, 3 ch-3 sp }

Rnd 7: Join Medium Blue with a sl st in first sc of prev rnd, ch 3 ( counts as first dc ), 2 dc in same st as join, * ch 2, ( dc, ch 2, dc ) in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, ** ( 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * once more, then from * to ** once more, 3 dc in last st, fasten off. { 24 dc, 11 ch-2 sp }

Rnd 8: Join Off White with a sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 of prev rnd, ch 2 ( counts as first hdc ), hdc in same ch as join, hdc in each of first 2 dc, * ( hdc in next ch-2 sp, hdc in next dc ) twice, hdc in next ch-2 sp, ** hdc in each of next 3 dc, ( hdc, ch 2, hdc ) in next ch-2 sp, hdc in each of next 3 dc, rep from * once more, then from * to ** once more, hdc in each of next 2 dc, 2 hdc in last st, fasten off. { 39 hdc, 2 ch-2 sp }

Rnd 9: Join Turquoise with a sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2 of prev rnd, ch 1, sc in same ch as join, ch 2, sc in next hdc, * ( ch 2, sk next hdc, sc in next st ) 5 times, ch 2, sk next hdc, ( sc, ch 2, sc ) in next ch-2 sp, ( ch 2, sk next hdc, sc in next st ) 6 times, ch 2, sk next hdc, ( sc, ch 2, sc ) in next ch-2 sp, ( ch 2, sk next hdc, sc in next st ) 6 times, , ch 2, sc in last hdc, fasten off. { 24 sc, 23 ch-2 sp }