This crochet blanket is a perfect on-the-go project, with each hexagon made separately and later joined. This unique hexagon blanket with its pinwheel motif is a beautifully decorative blanket to gift. And very easy to make!
MEASUREMENTS
Approx 46 x 53″ [117 x 134.5 cm].
GAUGE 13 sc and 14 rows = 4″ [10 cm] Motif: Approx 8½” [21.5 cm] diameter from point to point
INSTRUCTIONS
MOTIF Note:
Do not join in rnd. Work in spiral. PM on last sc of rnd and move marker up as work progresses. With Color 1, ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring. See diagram.
1st rnd: (Ch 3. 3 sc in ring) 4 times. Do not join. PM on last sc.2nd rnd: *Ch 4. 2 sc in next ch-3 sp. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Skip next sc. Rep from * 3 times more.3rd rnd: *Ch 4. 2 sc in next ch-4 sp. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Skip next sc. Rep from * 3 times more.4th rnd: *Ch 4. 2 sc in next ch-4 sp. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Skip next sc. Rep from * 3 times more.5th rnd: *Ch 4. 2 sc in next ch-4 sp. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Skip next sc. Rep from * 3 times more.6th rnd: *Ch 4. 2 sc in next ch-4 sp. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. Skip next sc. Rep from * 3 times more.7th rnd: *Ch 5. 2 sc in next ch-4 sp. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Skip next sc. Rep from * 3 times more.8th rnd: *Ch 5. 2 sc in next ch-5 sp. 1 sc in each of next 8 sc. Skip next sc. Rep from * 3 times more.9th rnd: *Ch 5. 2 sc in next ch-5 sp. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. Skip next sc. Rep from * 3 times more.10th rnd: *Ch 5. 2 sc in next ch-5 sp. 1 sc in each of next 10 sc. Skip next sc. Rep from * 3 times more.
11th rnd: *Ch 5. 2 sc in next ch-5 sp. 1 sc in each of next 11 sc. Skip next sc. Rep from * 3 times more.
12th rnd: Ch 5. Sl st in next ch-5 sp. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. *1 sc in each of next 13 sc. 5 sc in next ch-5 sp. Rep from * to last ch-5 sp. 4 sc in last ch-5 sp. Join with sl st to first sc.
13th rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 1. 1 sc) in same sp as sl st. *1 sc in each of next 11 sc. (1 sc. Ch 1. 1 sc) in next sc. Rep from * 4 times more. 1 sc in each of last 11 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off Color 1. 14th rnd: Join F with sl st to any ch-1 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 1. 1 sc) in same sp as sl st. *1 sc in each of next 13 sc. (1 sc. Ch 1. 1 sc) in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * 4 times more. 1 sc in each of last 13 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Make 7 Motifs, using A as Color 1.
Make 6 Motifs, using B as Color 1.
Make 7 Motifs, using C as Color 1.
Make 7 Motifs, using D as Color 1.
Make 6 Motifs, using E as Color 1.
Make 6 Motifs, using F as Color 1.
Make 6 Motifs, using G as Color 1.
Following Assembly Diagram, join Motifs tog as follows:
1st row: With WS of 2 Motifs tog, join F with sl st to ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Working through both thicknesses, 1 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 sc in each sc to next ch-1 sp. Fasten off.
Edging:
With RS of Blanket facing, join F with sl st to any outer corner ch-1 sp. Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 sc in each sc around entire Afghan edge, having 2 sc in outer corners. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
PATTERN CARE
Treat your finished project right! Make sure you read the care directions closely so your hard work ages gracefully.
- Do Not Bleach
- Do Not Dry Clean
- Do Not Iron
- Machine Wash delicate cycle
- Tumble Dry, gentle
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