Flower Power Hexagon – Medium Motifs

With a retro, seventies vibe these motifs can be used to quickly whip up all kinds of fun and funky flower power projects.

Cute bags, cushion covers, blankets and more.

So many project and colour combo options. Thoughtful and quick gift inspo galore – let your Flower Power imagination run wild!

For PDF version with motif project diagrams and examples, along with pentagon motif for rounded side bag projects from Ravelry. A time-limited discount will be provided to celebrate the release of this fun design.

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Pattern Details

Refer to Appendix A for example project details.

• Skill Level: Easy
• Yarn: DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight or Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4 weight. Amount will vary with chosen yarn and type of motif.
• Hook: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Swatch to determine the optimal hook size for your tension.
• Motif Size: Varies with motif shape and weight and brand of yarn.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required.
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Pattern Synopsis: Hexagon/Pentagon constructed in 6 rounds. Rounds 1 and 2 flower centre, Rounds 3 and 4 petals, Round 5 circle, Round 6 hexagon or pentagon. Half/quarter hexagons constructed in 6 rows. Project diagrams and examples provided.
• Social Media Share: Tag me @TheCrochetFix #FlowerPowerMotif #FlowerPowerHexagon #FlowerPowerHexagonBlanket #FlowerPowerHexagonBag

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• 2DCCl = Two Double Crochet Cluster. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• 3L = Third Loop.
• 3LO = Third Loop Only.
• Beg = Beginning.
• BL = Back Loop.
• BLO = Back Loop Only.
• Btwn = Between.
• Ch = Chain.
• Col(s) = Color(s)/Colour(s).
• Cont. = Continued.
• DC = Double Crochet.
• DC2Tog = Double Crochet Two Together. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• DK = Double Knit yarn. Equivalent to an 8ply or light worsted weight yarn (slightly thicker than sport weight and slightly thinner than worsted weight).
• Fin = Finishing.
• FL = Front Loop.
• FLO = Front Loop Only.
• HDC = Half Double Crochet.
• HTR = Half Treble Crochet.
• Invis Join = Invisible Join. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• JAYG = Join As You Go.
• MC = Magic Circle.
• Prev = Previous.
• Rep = Repeat.
• Rnd(s) = Round(s).
• RS = Right Side.
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Sk = Skip.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• St(s) = Stitch(es).
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

2DCCl

Note: The construction of this st is similar to the DC2Tog except it is worked in a single st from the prev rnd (rather than over two sts).

Yo, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook). Yo, insert hook through same st, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

DC2Tog

Note: The construction of this st is similar to the 2DCCl except it is worked over two sts from the prev rnd (rather than in a single st).

Yo, insert hook through first st, yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook). Yo, insert hook through next st, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

HTR

Yo twice, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

Invis Join

Note: Can be substituted with Sl St. Refer also to YouTube video.

Remove loop from hook, insert hook from back to front (through BL and then FL) of st that join is to be made in, return yarn loop to hook, pull yarn through st (from front to back). Gently pull yarn end to tighten join.

Pattern Instructions

Notes:

• Beg Ch 1/Ch 2, and fin Invis Join do not count as a st.
• Make all sts within ( ) in the same st from the prev rnd.
• A st count follows each rnd instructions in ( ).
• If preferred, Sl St can be substituted for Invis Join in all rnds where the next rnd will continue with the same colour.
• If preferred Rnd 5 can be worked in FL and BL, or BLO, instead of 3LO.
• Change cols according to preference. First col for flower centre can be first rnd only (as per Appendix A blanket example) or first two rnds (as per Appendix A bag examples). If joining a new col for Rnd 5 ensure st join location is as per rnd note.
• Before making a flower power motif project, first decide whether the motifs will be joined together after all motifs have been completed, or during last rnd of motif construction via a JAYG method. Refer also to Joining Motifs.
• The half and quarter hexagon motifs are made in rows. The instructions have been written in rows alternating RS and WS. Depending on col changes, two consecutive ‘RS’ rows may be preferrable. Experiment to determine best finish for the chosen project/col changes.
• The Pentagon motif is not intended to be used as a standalone motif and has been included for rounded side bag options only (these being the Rectangular Tote 2, Small Hexagonal Bag 2, and Chunky Bottom Bag 2). The pentagon motifs will likely not sit completely flat (by design for the applicable bag projects that use these folded). These can also be used for the rounded peak of a hat.
• Refer to PDF for example project construction diagrams.
• For best hexagon motif finished appearance, wet or steam block motif.

Full Hexagon

Beg Circle

Leaving a beg yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, make a circle with either MC, or Ch 4 and Sl St into first ch.

Rnd 1

Ch 2, 12 DC in circle, Invis Join into first DC. (12 DC)

Rnd 2

Ch 2, (DC, 2DCCl) in each st around, Invis Join into first DC. (12 DC, 12 2DCCl)

Rnd 3

Ch 1, SC in first st, (HDC, DC) in next st, 3 DC in next st, (DC, HDC) in next st (Petal made), *SC in next st, (HDC, DC) in next st, 3 DC in next st, (DC, HDC) in next st (Petal made), rep from * around, Invis Join into first SC. (6 Petals (each with SC, 2 HDC, 5 DC))

Rnd 4

Ch 1, SC in first st from Rnd 2 (over the top of Rnd 3 SC), sk next st, (HDC, DC) in next st, 2 DC in next st, DC in next st, 2 DC in next st, (DC, HDC) in next st, sk next st (Petal made), *SC in next st from Rnd 2 (over the top of Rnd 3 SC), sk next st, (HDC, DC) in next st, 2 DC in next st, DC in next st, 2 DC in next st, (DC, HDC) in next st, sk next st (Petal made), rep from * around, Invis Join into first SC. (6 Petals (each with SC, 2 HDC, 7 DC))

Rnd 5

Note: Commence rnd in centre/middle DC of any petal from Rnd 4.

Working all st in 3LO only: Ch 1, SC in first two sts, HDC in next two sts, DC in next st, DC2Tog in same st and first st of next Petal (i.e. sk SC), DC in same st, HDC in next two sts, *SC in next three sts (i.e. the middle three Petal DC sts), HDC in next two sts, DC in next st, DC2Tog in same st and first st of next Petal (i.e. sk SC), DC in same st, HDC in next two sts, rep from * around, SC in last st, Invis Join into first SC. (18 SC, 24 HDC, 12 DC, 6 DC2Tog)

Rnd 6

Ch 2, (HTR, DC) in first st, HDC in next nine sts, *(DC, HTR, DC) in next st, HDC in next nine sts, rep from * around, DC in first st (alongside first HTR), Invis Join into first HTR. (54 HDC, 12 DC, 6 HTR)

Finishing

Sew in yarn ends securely on WS of motif.

Full Pentagon

Refer to Ravelry PDF.

Half Hexagon A

Refer to Ravelry PDF.

Half Hexagon B

Refer to Ravelry PDF.

Quarter Hexagon A

Refer to Ravelry PDF.

Quarter Hexagon B

Refer to Ravelry PDF.

Joining Motifs

Motifs can be joined by either sewing or crocheting the motifs together.

If crocheting motifs together, this can be done on either RS or WS, depending on the preferred join appearance, with options including simple Sl St or SC, or more complex Ch braid joins.

Another option for quick and efficient construction is JAYG in the last rnd.

Refer to YouTube video for several joining options using a crochet hook.

Blanket or Cushion Cover Diagrams

Refer to Ravelry PDF.

Bag Diagrams

Refer to Ravelry PDF for all diagrams.

Includes four Rectangular Tote Bag diagrams, three Small Hexagonal/Pentagonal Bag diagrams, and two Chunky Bottom Bag diagrams.

Example provided below is Small Hexagonal Bag 1:

Notes:

• Light blue represents bag front; dark blue represents bag back.
• Dotted lines are fold lines. Fold dark blue hexagons/hexagon halves to bag back.

Pattern Versioning

Acknowledgements

Many thanks to the following testers:

• Kelly Reynolds – @mymummymadethis on IG and FB, Kellylour on Ravelry, MyMummyMadeThisShop on Etsy.
• Tania Barry – @shewgirlscrochetcreations on IG, shewgirl on Ravelry.
• Michele.
• Cathryn – @burli_makes on IG, Burli on Ravelry.

Appendix A: Example Projects

For additional inspiration, refer to Ravelry projects.

Retro Blanket

• Yarn: ~1300g/46Oz (6.5 balls) of Anko Cake Acrylic Yarn (10ply/Worsted/Cat. 4) in Biscuit.
• Hook: 5mm/H/8.
• 77 Motifs: 53 hexagons. 6 half hexagon A, 14 half hexagon B, 2 quarter hexagon A, 2 quarter hexagon B. Motifs are a random mix of all cake cols, using 1 rnd of first col, 3 rnds of second col, 2 rnds of third col.  Note: Half and quarter hexagons were constructed with first two rows RS for best finished appearance and for JAYG on RS last rnd/row, i.e. RS, RS, WS, RS, WS, RS.
• Motif join technique: JAYG on RS (during construction of last rnd/row of motif) through 3LO of each motif.
• Blanket Size: ~102cm/40in width by ~117cm/46in length.

Small Rectangular Tote Bag

• Yarn: Three shades of 8ply/DK 4 Seasons Marvel yarn (Gold (Col A), Latte (Col B), Natural (Col C)), ~80g/2.75Oz in total.
• Hook: 4mm/G/6.
• 7 Motifs: 6 hexagons. 2 hexagons with 2 rnds Col A, 2 rnds Col B, 2 rnds Col C. 3 hexagons with 2 rnds Col A, 2 rnds Col C, 2 rnds Col B. 1 hexagon with 2 rnds Col B, 2 rnds Col A, 2 rnds Col C.
• Diagram: Rectangular Tote Bag 1.
• Motif join technique: Sl St together on WS through both FL and BL of each motif using Col A. One rnd of SC in Col A made on RS top opening of bag before joining handle.
• Handle: Short rows of SC in Col B. Made in two equal halves ~25cm/10in length, from bag join outwards and seamed at fin edge with Sl St on WS. For each handle half, first SC row spans width of a folded hexagon. A single st reduction was made at start and end of rows 2/3/4/5. St count maintained from sixth row onwards. After central handle join was made, long edges of handle were stitched together to form a cylinder with a ~2cm/0.75in opening at each end of handle (where handle joins bag).
• Bag Size: ~23cm/9in in width at base, ~25.5cm/10in tall (from base to tip of hexagon).

Small Hexagonal Bag

• Yarn: Three shades of 8ply/DK 4 Seasons Marvel yarn (Gold (Col A), Natural (Col B), Latte (Col C)), ~85g/3Oz in total.
• Hook: 4mm/G/6.
• 7 Motifs: 6 hexagons, each with 2 rnds Col A, 2 rnds Col B, 2 rnds Col C. Each hexagon has one additional rnd of (HDC, DC, HDC) in middle st of each corner increase from prev rnd and HDC along each side.
• Diagram: Small Hexagonal Bag 1.
• Motif join technique: JAYG on RS  (during construction of last rnd of motif) through both FL and BL of each motif using Col C. One rnd of Crab Stitch in Col C made on RS top opening of bag before joining handle.
• Handle: String handle made in Col C from stacked SC in FLO – i.e. Ch 2, SC in second Ch from hook, SC in FLO of first SC (stacking second SC on first SC), SC in FLO of second SC (stacking third SC on second SC), *SC in FLO of last made SC (stacking another SC), rep from * until string is sufficient length. Example handle 84cm/33in in length. Each end of handle knotted to tip of hexagon at top of bag opening.
• Bag Size: ~18cm/7in in width at base, 28cm/11in tall (from base to tip of hexagon).

Chunky Bottom Bag

• Yarn: Three shades of 8ply/DK 4 Seasons Marvel yarn (Latte (Col A), Natural (Col B), Gold (Col C)), ~205g/7.25Oz in total.
• Hook: 4mm/G/6.
• 18 Motifs: 18 hexagons, each with 2 rnds Col A, 2 rnds Col B, 2 rnds Col C.
• Diagram: Chunky Bottom Bag 1.
• Motif join technique: Sl St together on WS through both FL and BL of each motif using Col A. One rnd of SC in Col A made on RS top opening of bag before joining handle.
• Handle: Short rows of Star St in Col A. Made in two equal halves ~27.5cm/11in in length, from bag join outwards and seamed at fin edge with Sl St on WS. For each handle half, first row spans width of two hexagons (bag front and bag back adjoined hexagons). A single st reduction was made at the start and end of rows 2/3/4/5. St count maintained from sixth row onwards. After central handle join was made, long edges of handle were stitched together to form a cylinder with a ~2.5cm/1in opening at each end of handle (where handle joins bag).
• Bag Size: ~38cm/15in in width at base, ~35.5cm/14in tall (from base to top of hexagon).