- LevelIntermediate
- Time4-6 hours
- YarnWorsted
About This Pattern
This one feels like the crochet version of a mixtape you build one track at a time. Each hexagon motif is its own little song, worked fast and finished before you move to the next. By the time you've got a stack of them, you're not making swatches anymore — you're making a garment.
Your hands stay busy with a rhythm you'll memorize by the third motif: chain, cluster, chain-1, repeat, join. Then a turn and a second round that builds corners instead of sides, so the hexagon starts rounding out into shape. It's repetitive in the best way, the kind of repeat that lets your mind wander while your fingers keep count.
Finished and seamed into panels, this cardigan reads as texture more than shape — all those little V stitches lined up like a quilt you can wear. Drape it over a chair by the door or wear it open over a plain top, and the granny motif does the talking. It's the kind of piece a room notices before anyone says a word.
- Start each hexagon with a ring and work the first round in clusters separated by chain-1 spaces.
- Join the round, chain, and turn to set up the second round of corner shaping.
- Build out corners on round two by skipping stitches and working three-dc clusters into each chain-2 space.
- Repeat the two-round hexagon as many times as your cardigan panels require.
- Keep repeating the row pattern, skipping the first gap each time, until the panel reaches your target width.
- Cut a generous yarn tail and thread your tapestry needle to prepare for seaming.
- Whip stitch matching V stitches together under both loops, then knot off and weave in every end.
- Repeat the same process for the front panels, trying the garment on to check width before you stop each side.
- Seam the sleeve seams using just the inner loops next to each V stitch for a neater finish where hexagons meet.
- Add extra rounds of clusters at the bottom edge for more length, keeping stitch counts mirrored on both sides.
- Finish with double crochet edging around the entire cardigan, plus rows of half double crochet and single crochet at the neckline.
On the desk
- Worsted weight yarn in multiple colors (optional)
- Crochet hook (as recommended by yarn label)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Measuring tape
Stitch shorthand
- ch — chain
- hdc — half double crochet
- dc — double crochet
- sc — single crochet
- sl st — slip stitch
Granny hexagon cardigan crochet pattern for any size
Main Pattern
Starting the Hexagon Make a slip knot and chain 4. Join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
- Round 1(6)
Chain 3 (counts as 1 dc). Make 2 dc into the ring (first cluster). Chain 1, 3 dc — repeat 5 more times (6 clusters total).Join with a slip stitch to the top of beginning ch-3.
Chain 3 and turn. - Round 2
Mark the top of your chain 3. Make 2 dc into the starting space. Skip 3 dc, into next chain space: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc (corner).Repeat around — 6 corners total.
Complete final corner with 3 dc into the starting space.Join with a half double crochet to top of ch-3.Chain 3 and turn.For Round 3 and Beyond: mark your chain 3 top.2 dc into the same space (half corner).In each side gap: 3 dc.In each corner: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc.Join each round with 3 dc to complete starting corner, then hdc join.Turn after each round.Continue until hexagon is desired size.Changing Colors: on last pull-through of a dc, switch to new color.Complete the stitch using new yarn.Chain 3 with new color and turn.Tie and trim old yarn after a few stitches.
Assembling the Cardigan
Adding the Back Panel After 2 hexagons are done, identify front-facing side. Join yarn in chain-2 space of corner. Chain 3, dc into same space, mark chain 3. Across the back: 3 dc in each gap. In final space: 2 dc only. Turn work after each row.
- Row 1
Start with dc pair, end with 2 dc.
- Row 2
Skip first gap, begin clusters in next space.Repeat until back panel width is achieved.
Seaming the Back Panel Use tapestry needle and yarn tail (3x seam length).
Match up "V" stitches and whip stitch under both loops.
Knot off and weave in ends.
Try on garment to measure front panel needs. Work as with back panel: clusters in gaps, turning rows. Stop when desired width is reached.
Use inner loops only (touching sides of "V"s) for delicate seam. For panel areas without "V"s, space stitches evenly. Whip stitch across to match both sides.
Join yarn at a bottom corner with slip stitch. Chain 3, dc next to it. Work clusters around the bottom edge. Be mindful of tension over horizontal bars. Mirror stitch counts on both sides. Add rounds until you reach your desired length.
Work double crochets around entire edge of cardigan. Around neckline: 4 rows of half double crochet, 1 row of single crochet. Customize edging as you like (scallops, crab stitch, etc.).
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Where it goes
- An open cardigan layer to throw over a tank top on a cool evening walk.
- A textured topper for the office when the air conditioning runs cold.
- A weekend piece that pairs easily with jeans and simple sneakers.
- A draped accent over the back of a reading chair when you're not wearing it.
Color ideas
- Contrast pop Keep the center ring and first round in a deep color like plum, then work the corner round in a bright accent so every hexagon shows a ring of color at its edge, and continue that accent through Part 2's clusters.
Care
Hand wash the finished cardigan in cool water with a mild detergent, since worsted weight yarn holds its shape best without hot water or a washing machine cycle.
Lay it flat on a towel to dry and gently reshape the hexagon motifs and corners while damp so the panels keep their crisp lines.
Fold rather than hang it in storage, since a hanger can stretch the shoulder seams out of shape over time.
Easy to get wrong
Losing track of the beginning ch-3
Place a stitch marker in the top of your chain 3 the moment you make it, since it counts as a stitch and is easy to skip when joining.
Missing a corner chain-2 space
Count clusters before each corner and confirm you're skipping the right number of stitches so the 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc corner lands in the correct spot.
Mismatched V stitches when seaming
Lay panels side by side before you start whip stitching so you can match each V stitch to its partner across the whole seam, not just the first few.
Between the songs
- What makes this satisfying is watching a single ring become a hexagon in just two rounds — six clusters, then six corners, and suddenly you've got a shape with real structure. There's no fussy shaping math because the corners do the work for you, chain-2 spaces opening up exactly where you need width. Then the second part shifts gears: instead of joining in the round, you're building a flat panel row by row, skipping gaps and starting fresh clusters until the width is right. Seaming those panels together with a tapestry needle, matching V stitch to V stitch, is oddly meditative — it's the moment the individual pieces finally admit they're a cardigan. Every stage has a clear finish line, which makes this a project you can pick up in short bursts and still feel like you're making real progress.
Listener questions
How do I know which hook size to use?
Check the label on your worsted weight yarn and use the hook size it recommends, since the pattern itself doesn't specify one. Matching the label keeps your clusters and corner spaces consistent from motif to motif.
What if my hexagons come out different sizes?
Small size differences usually come from tension, so try to keep your chain-1 spaces between clusters even throughout round one. Blocking each motif lightly before seaming can also help even out minor variations.
Do I need to join the yarn between Part 2 rows?
No, Part 2 is worked flat in turned rows, so you keep the same working yarn and simply turn at the end of each row. Save any joining or cutting for when you finish the panel and move to seaming.
How much yarn tail should I leave for seaming?
Leave a tail about three times the length of the seam you're joining, as noted for the back panel. That gives you enough length to whip stitch the full seam without running out partway through.
Original pattern: https://crocheteverything.com/easy-granny-hexagon-cardigan-crochet-pattern-that-fits-everybody/
About the Author
Marisol QuinteroWho runs Crochet Obsessed, why a stitch count sits at the end of every round, how a pattern gets written here, and the things this site will never do.
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