If you’ve ever fallen down the “crochet hexagon cardigan” rabbit hole, you’ll know there are hundreds of versions out there — all built around the same classic granny hexie base, each one with its own twist. This one is mine — simple, squishy, and perfect for cozy weekends or chilly mornings when you want something handmade and oversized to wrap up in.
I started making these cardigans after seeing how versatile the granny hexagon could be. With just a few clever folds, what starts as a flat shape suddenly turns into this drapey, wearable hug! This project is great for beginners — it’s mostly meditative double crochets, grows quickly, and can easily be adjusted for any size. One of my versions came together in just two days (yes, really!).
You can make this cardi in any size — from toddler through adult — just by adjusting your number of rounds. My niece’s mini version used 13 rounds, while my own adult cardigans (shown below) have 20–21 rounds and easily fit a range of sizes from S to XL. If you like your layers extra slouchy, simply add a few more rounds and enjoy that dramatic, flowy sleeve look.
So grab your hook, your favorite colors, and let’s dive in — I’ll walk you through each step!
Skill Level:
Easy
Materials:
- Worsted (Medium/4) weight yarn
- Two-tone sample uses shades Thistle and Dijon
- Solid sample uses shade Brownie
- Approx. 6 skeins total (3 of each color for two-toned version)
- 5.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Stitch marker (optional but handy if you’re new to working in rounds)
Gauge:
A 4″ square = 4 dc clusters wide x 4 dc clusters tall
Abbreviations (US Terms):
MR – Magic Ring
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
rep – repeat
Scallop Stitch: sl st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st — repeat around.
Pattern Notes:
- The finished two-tone version with scallops measures approx. 48.5” wide x 24.5” long.
- Without scallops, it measures about 46.5” wide x 23.5” long.
- Each additional round increases the width, so add or reduce rounds to adjust size.
- Turning ch 3 counts as a dc.
- Work into chain spaces, not stitches, after Round 1.
- Your hexagon may look wavy or lumpy as it grows — don’t worry, it flattens beautifully once folded and joined.
Granny Hexagon Instructions
Round 1:
Start with a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 2 dc into ring, ch 3. (3 dc, ch 3) repeated 6 times total. Join with a sl st to top of first ch-3. (6 clusters)
Round 2:
Ch 3, turn. 2 dc in same corner, ch 3, 3 dc again in that same space. Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next corner, ch 1, repeat around. Join with sl st.
Round 3:
Ch 3, turn. 2 dc in next space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner space, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 1) repeat around. Join.
Round 4+:
Continue this rhythm — one 3-dc cluster in each side space, and two clusters separated by ch 3 in each corner. Always ch 1 between side clusters.
Work until your hexagon has the desired number of rounds. For an adult oversized fit, I worked 20–21 rounds.
Assembly:
Fold each finished hexagon in half so you have two mirrored “L” shapes. Sew the tops together to form the sleeves, then seam down the back center where they meet.
Tip: Try on as you go — you can adjust sleeve depth or body width easily before closing the back seam.
Optional Scallop Border:
If you’d like that sweet finished edge, here’s how:
Round 1: Attach yarn anywhere along the opening. Ch 1, work sc all the way around — 3 sc per cluster and 1 sc in each ch-1 space. Add 4 sc in each corner. Join.
Round 2: Ch 1, sl st in same st, skip next, 5 dc in next, skip 1, sl st in next, repeat around. Join and fasten off.
Repeat this same edging around the sleeve openings if you wish.
Weave in all ends, give it a light block if needed, and enjoy your new cardigan!
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