Scrappy Crochet Hexagons with Extra Colors + More Inspiration

I am working away on my Scrappy Crochet Hexagon Blanket. I stumbled on this idea to make the rounds in two different colors. This way, if I am working along and run out of a color, I can pick up another and complete the round. I wouldn't do all the hexagons this way because it makes for more ends to weave in but once in a while, it is fun to throw in a hexagon with more than three colors. When the blanket is done, it will give the person snuggling under something to discover. 

A few years ago, a lovely woman named Maria came to one of my summer classes. We were painting lampshades but whenever we were in the "discussion" part of the weekend, Maria whipped out her new project - a crochet hexagon afghan. Maria was totally obsessed with her hexagons - as it seems many people are. I contacted Maria to ask her if I could share her pattern and she said sure. 

Here is Maria's Crochet Hexagon Project on Ravelry.

Here is the tutorial that Maria followed. 

The Hexagons that Maria made are different than the ones I am making. They begin as a circle. In the last round, they turn into a hexagon. 

You can follow Maria at "quiltmomoffive" on both Ravelry and Instagram. She is a super talented woman who knits, crochets, spins and weaves! And she is lovely on top of it all.  Thanks Maria for the inspiration! 

And more inspiration ---- My blog friend from "across the pond" Adaliza made a gorgeous crochet afghan from my yarn several years ago. It was called Gypsy Rose and you can see it here. This winter she is working on a second one. Check that out here. Gorgeous work from another talented woman. 

Scrappy Crochet Hexagons - Progress and The Pattern

Here is what I have so far. 

I've been working every evening on my Scrappy Crochet Hexagons. At the beginning of every evening crochet session, I weave in the ends from the night before. I am piling them up each morning. Soon I am going to sew them together so I can get an idea of how many hexagons I will need to make to complete the afghan. I think this will be a multi-year project. 

Here are the directions for the hexagons I am making. 

Kristin's Scrappy Hexagon Crochet Afghan

Use worsted weight yarn and a size H (5.0 mm) crochet needle. I used my Color By Kristin/Julia yarn that has 93 yards for 50 grams. Each of my hexagons weighs approximately 6 grams. I will be able to determine how many hexagons and how much yarn I need once I begin sewing the pieces together. 

To Begin: With Color 1, chain 6. Work slip st to join in a circle. 

Round 1: With Color 1, [Chain 2 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc, ch 1], 

*(3 dc, ch 1)* - rep bet *'s 5 times,

join with a slip st to complete round. 
Break yarn leaving a 6" tail. 
You will have 6 spaces created by the chain 1 between each set of 3 double crochets. This space is where the pattern will build out. 

Round 2: With Color 2, join yarn in one of the chain 1 spaces, 

[ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc, ch2, 2 dc - work these sts into the open space created by the ch1 in first round], 

*(2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc)* rep bet *'s 5 times, (this sequence is worked in each of the ch1 spaces created in the first round),

join round with a slip stitch to complete round. Break yarn leaving a 6" tail. 
The piece will begin looking like a hexagon.

Round 3: With Color 3, join yarn in one of the open 2 chain spaces. 

[Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc, ch2, 2 dc - (work these sts into the open space created by the ch2 in second round), - then work 2 dc in the next open space], 

*(2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc) in each ch2 spaces, 2 dc in next open space)* rep bet *'s 5 times around the hexagon,

join round with a slip stitch to complete round. Break yarn leaving 6" tail.
Hexagon is complete. 

My hexagons are 3 rounds. Use this same pattern and keep adding rounds of crochet to enlarge the hexagons to your desired size. Each "corner" will be worked the same but there will have more "2 double crochets" between each corner as the hexagon grows larger. You'll get it once you begin working - trust me. 

I like this pattern because it is easy to memorize. It is also a bit lighter in weight than other hexagon patterns which often place 3 double crochets in the corners and open spaces. This pattern will use less yarn but might not be quite as warm. 

I am using my worsted weight wool/mohair/alpaca yarn which has been produced three times by three different yarn companies. It went by the name of "Julia" when produced the first time by "Goddess Yarns." Next, it was produced by Nashua Handknits and it was again called "Julia." Lastly, it was produced by Classic Elite Yarns and had the name "Color By Kristin." 

Sadly the yarn is no longer available although Webs has 2 colors left at a great price here. You might also be able to find it on eBay and Etsy. I doubt there will ever be another yarn quite like this one and luckily, I have a whole bunch of it that I am hoarding for my own knitting and crochet projects for the next umpteen years. I'm not sure what I will do with it all but crochet seems like a good way to use it.