{"id":9793,"date":"2025-11-12T05:17:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T05:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/?p=9793"},"modified":"2025-11-12T05:17:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T05:17:39","slug":"leafy-hexagon-cardigan-tutorial-from-start-to-finish-hexagon-crochet-cardigan-step-by-step-crochet-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/?p=9793","title":{"rendered":"Leafy Hexagon Cardigan Tutorial from Start to Finish \u2013 Hexagon Crochet Cardigan | Step by Step Crochet Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This cardigan is made from two large hexagons<\/strong>, folded, and joined \u2014 no shaping required<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pattern is written in US crochet terms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\uddf6 Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Medium weight (Size 3 or 4) yarn<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Suitable hook (usually 4 mm \u2013 5 mm<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Yarn needle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83e\udea1 Stitch Abbreviations (US)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Abbrev<\/th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    ch<\/td>chain<\/td><\/tr>
    sl st<\/td>slip stitch<\/td><\/tr>
    sc<\/td>single crochet<\/td><\/tr>
    dc<\/td>double crochet<\/td><\/tr>
    tr<\/td>treble crochet<\/td><\/tr>
    sk<\/td>skip<\/td><\/tr>
    sp<\/td>space<\/td><\/tr>
    rep<\/td>repeat<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    \u2728 CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Crochet one hexagon<\/strong> \u2192 Repeat rounds until it reaches shoulder-to-waist size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Make second hexagon<\/strong> identical.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Fold each hexagon<\/strong> to form shoulder + sleeve shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Sew the back and sides<\/strong> to create cardigan body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Optionally add sleeve length<\/strong> by continuing to crochet around sleeve opening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Add border<\/strong> around front edges.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      \ud83c\udf43 LEAF HEXAGON PATTERN<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

      Start<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Make a magic ring<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Ch 3 (counts as dc), then work 11 dc<\/strong> into ring (12 total).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Pull ring tight, join with sl st.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Round 1 \u2013 6 Corner Bases<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        We will create 6 corner chain spaces<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Ch 3 (counts as dc).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Dc in same stitch \u2192 increase<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. ch 2, 2 dc in next stitch<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Repeat step 3 around \u2192 you will form 6 sets of (2 dc, ch 2)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          You now have 6 corners.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          Round 2 \u2013 Leaf Petal Start<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Corners always form the hexagon shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Sl st into next dc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Sl st into corner ch-2 space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Corner:<\/strong> (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)<\/em> into corner space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. In next space (between groups) work 2 dc<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. Repeat around each corner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Join with sl st.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Round 3 \u2013 Leaf Definition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Sl st to first corner space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Corner:<\/strong> (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. In the side spaces (between corners), work: dc in each stitch across<\/code> until next corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Repeat the corner formula at each corner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              \ud83c\udf43 LEAF STITCH DETAIL (Decorative Leaf Texture)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              This is the defining part:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              On each side panel, repeat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Skip 1 st, in next stitch work (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) all in same st \u2192 leaf cluster.\nSkip 1 st, dc across remainder until corner.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
              This creates a grouped leaf texture<\/strong> in the hexagon\u2019s sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
              Repeat this leaf cluster placement in the same vertical track<\/strong> each round to make leaf vines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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              \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
              \ud83d\udd01 CONTINUE WORKING ROUNDS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
              Repeat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
              Round Type A: increase corners (2dc, ch2, 2dc in each corner)\nRound Type B: form leaf clusters along each side\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
              until hexagon width = half your desired cardigan body width.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
              Size reference:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
              Size<\/th>Hexagon measurement (point to point)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
              S\/M<\/td>45\u201348 cm<\/td><\/tr>
              L\/XL<\/td>50\u201355 cm<\/td><\/tr>
              XXL+<\/td>56\u201362 cm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
              If unsure: Hold hexagon against your body<\/strong> \u2014 it should cover your shoulder to your waist comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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              \ud83e\udde9 FOLDING THE HEXAGONS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
              Lay the hexagon flat.
              Fold two opposite sides inward<\/strong> so straight edges form the armhole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
              It will look like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                \/ \\        Fold left & right\n \/   \\   \u2192    \\   \/\n \\   \/         \\ \/\n  \\ \/\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
              This creates a shape with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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              • Shoulder<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Armhole<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Body opening<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                Repeat with second hexagon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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                \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
                \ud83e\udea1 JOINING<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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                1. Place both folded hexagons back-to-back<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Sew the center back seam<\/strong> where edges meet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Sew the side seams<\/strong>, leaving armholes open<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                  \ud83d\udd90\ufe0f SLEEVES (Optional Lengthening)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
                  Work in rounds<\/strong> around the armhole:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  Round: dc evenly around, join\nNext rounds: continue dc rows until desired sleeve length\nTo taper: occasionally skip 1 stitch near underarm\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  Stop when sleeve length is good (or leave short for kimono style).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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                  \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
                  \ud83c\udf80 FRONT AND BOTTOM BORDER<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
                  Work around entire cardigan opening:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  Row 1: sc evenly around\nRow 2: dc around\nRow 3+: optional ribbing: *front post dc, back post dc* repeat\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  Finish neatly, weave in ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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                  \u2705 You\u2019re Done!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
                  A beautiful leaf-lace hexagon cardigan<\/strong> \u2014 no shaping, no complicated seams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  VIDEO:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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