Flower Power Hexagon – Small 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 with motif project diagrams and examples, along with pentagon motif and diamond motif for rounded side bag projects from Ravelry. A 50% discount applies until end of day Tuesday 11th November 2025 (UTC) 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/Diamond constructed in 5 rounds. Round 1 flower centre, Rounds 2 and 3 petals, Round 4 circle, Round 5 hexagon or pentagon or diamond. Project diagrams and examples provided.
• Social Media Share: Tag me @TheCrochetFix #FlowerPowerMotif #FlowerPowerHexagon #FlowerPowerHexagonBag #FlowerPowerHexagonBlanket

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• 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.
• Puff = Modified Puff Stitch. Used for example bag handle option only. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• 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

DC2Tog

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.

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.

Puff

Note: The instructions below are for a modified Puff. If a fuller Puff is preferred, an additional rep from * can be made (for nine loops on hook).

Yo, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook). *Yo, insert hook back through same st as before, pull through a loop (additional two loops on hook). Rep from * once more (seven loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through six loops on hook (two loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through both loops on hook.

Pattern Instructions

Notes:

• Beg Ch 1/Ch 2, and fin Sl St/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 col.
• If optional Surface Sl St Rnd (around flower centre Rnd 1 circle) will be worked, when fastening off first col after Rnd 1, ensure a long yarn tail is left for this.
• If preferred Rnd 4 can be worked in FL and BL, or BLO, instead of 3LO.
• Change cols according to preference. If joining a new col for Rnd 4 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 Pentagon and Diamond motifs are intended to be used only for Rectangular Bag 2, Hexagonal Bag 2, and Chunky Bottom Bag 1 and 2, and not as standalone motifs. These will likely not sit completely flat (by design, for the applicable bag projects that use these folded). The pentagon motif can also be used for the rounded peak of a hat/beanie.
• Refer to example project construction diagrams (Ravelry PDF).
• For best hexagon motif finished appearance, wet or steam block motif.

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 1, SC in first st, 5 DC in next st (Petal made), *SC in next st, 5 DC in next st (Petal made), rep from * around, Invis Join into first SC.

(6 Petals (each with SC, 5 DC))

Rnd 3

Note: Refer to YouTube tutorial also.

Ch 1, SC in first st from Rnd 1 (over the top of SC from Rnd 2), sk first Petal st from prev rnd, (HDC, DC) in second Petal st, DC btwn st posts of second and third Petal sts, DC in third Petal st, DC btwn st posts of third and fourth Petal sts, (DC, HDC) in fourth Petal st, sk fifth Petal st (Petal made), *SC in next st from Rnd 1 (over the top of SC from Rnd 2), sk first Petal st of next Petal from prev rnd, (HDC, DC) in second Petal st, DC btwn st posts of second and third Petal sts, DC in third Petal st, DC btwn st posts of third and fourth Petal sts, (DC, HDC) in fourth Petal st, sk fifth Petal st (Petal made), rep from * around, Invis Join into first SC.

(6 Petals (each with SC, 2 HDC, 5 DC))

Rnd 4

Note: Commence rnd in 3LO of centre/middle DC of any petal from Rnd 3. An SC will always be made in each of the three middle DC petal sts around. Refer to YouTube tutorial also.

Ch 1. Working all sts in 3LO only: SC in first two sts, HDC in next st, DC in next st, DC2Tog in same st and st two st after (i.e. sk SC), DC in same st (as second st used for DC2Tog), HDC in next st, *SC in next three sts (i.e. the middle three petal DC sts),  HDC in next st, DC in next st, DC2Tog in same st and st two st after (i.e. sk SC), DC in same st (as second st used for DC2Tog), HDC in next st, rep from * around, SC in last st, Invis Join into first SC.

(18 SC, 12 HDC, 12 DC, 6 DC2Tog)

Rnd 5

Ch 2, (DC, HDC) in first st, HDC in next seven sts, *(HDC, DC, HDC) in next st, HDC in next seven sts, rep from * around, HDC in same st that first DC and HDC was made in, Invis Join into first DC.

(6 DC, 54 HDC)

Optional Surface Sl St Rnd

Pull a loop of first col through any st from Rnd 1 (from WS to RS of the motif). Surface Sl St on RS in each Rnd 1 st around.

(12 Surface Sl St)

Finishing

Sew in yarn ends securely on WS of motif.

Full Pentagon

Refer to Ravelry PDF.

Full Diamond

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.

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

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Appendix A: Example Projects

For additional inspiration, refer to Ravelry projects.

Pinks Chunky Bottom Bag

• Yarn: Panda Carnival 8ply Acrylic Yarn (DK/Cat. 3) in Fushia (Col A), Rose Sorbet (Col B), Pink (Col C) and Dusty Pink (Col D), ~130g/4.5Oz in total.
• Hook: 4mm/G/6.
• 18 Motifs: 14 hexagons and 4 pentagons. 8 hexagons with 1 rnd Col A, 2 rnds Col B, 2 rnds Col C. 6 hexagons with 1 rnd Col B, 2 rnds Col A, 2 rnds Col C. 2 pentagons with 1 rnd Col A, 2 rnds Col B, 2 rnds Col C. 2 pentagons with 1 rnd Col B, 2 rnds Col A, 2 rnds Col C. See also image on p1 for different placement of motifs front and back.
• Diagram: Chunky Bottom Bag 3.
• Motif join technique: Sl St together on WS through both FL and BL of each motif using Col D. One rnd of SC in Col D made on RS top opening of bag before joining handle.
• Handle: Short rows of HDC in Col B and Col A repeating, 4 rows per col. Made in two equal halves ~30cm/12in length, from bag join outwards, then seamed. For each handle half, first HDC row spans width of two hexagons. A single st reduction was made at start and end of rows 2/3/4/5. St count maintained from sixth row onwards.
• Bag Size: ~28cm/11in in width at base, ~25cm/10in tall (from base to top of hexagon).

Peach/Green/Natural Chunky Bottom Bag

• Yarn: 4 Seasons Marvel 8ply yarn (DK/Cat. 3) in  Peach (Col A), Sage (Col B) and Natural (Col C)), ~85g/3Oz in total.
• Hook: 4mm/G/6.
• 18 Motifs: 14 hexagons and 4 pentagons. 8 hexagons with 1 rnd Col A, 2 rnds Col B, 2 rnds Col C. 6 hexagons with 1 rnd Col B, 2 rnds Col A, 2 rnds Col C. 2 pentagons with 1 rnd Col A, 2 rnds Col B, 2 rnds Col C. 2 pentagons with 1 rnd Col B, 2 rnds Col A, 2 rnds Col C.
• Diagram: Chunky Bottom Bag 3.
• 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: Short rows of SC in Col A/B/C repeating, 4 rows per col. Made in two equal halves ~24cm/9.5in length, from bag join outwards, then seamed along short edge, and finally seamed along long edge, leaving 2.5cm/1in opening on each end of handle where handle joins bag. For each handle half, first SC row spans width of two hexagons. A single st reduction was made at start and end of rows 2/3/4/5. St count maintained from sixth row onwards.
• Bag Size: ~28cm/11in in width at base, 27cm/10.75in tall (from base to top of hexagon).

Green/Orange/Purple Chunky Bottom Bag

• Yarn: Kmart Anko Acrylic Yarn Cake (Worsted/Cat. 4) using three cols, Orange (Col A), Purple (Col B) and Green (Col C)), ~170g/6Oz in total.
• Hook: 5mm/H/8.
• 13 Motifs: 11 hexagons and 2 diamonds. 5 hexagons with 1 rnd Col A, 2 rnds Col B, 2 rnds Col C. 6 hexagons with 1 rnd Col B, 2 rnds Col A, 2 rnds Col C. 2 diamonds with 1 rnd Col A, 2 rnds Col B, 2 rnds Col C.
• Diagram: Chunky Bottom Bag 1.
• Motif join technique: Surface Sl St together on RS through both BLO of adjoined motifs using Col A. One rnd of SC in Col A made in BLO on RS top opening of bag before joining handle.
• Handle: Modified Puff handle x2. To make, commence with Ch 6, and work in rows, as follows: SC in second and each subsequent Ch. Turn, Ch 3, sk next st, 2 Puff in next st, sk next st, DC in last st. *Turn, Ch 3, 2 Puff btwn prev row Puffs, DC in third Ch of Ch 3. Rep from * until handle sufficient length. Turn, Ch 1, SC in first st, SC in next Puff, SC in btwn Puffs, SC in next Puff, SC in third Ch of Ch 3. Fasten off yarn. Sew handle ends to inside of bag in the centre of top left and top right hexagons.
• Bag Size: ~28cm/11in in width at base, ~23cm/9in tall (from base to top of hexagon).