- LevelIntermediate
- Time4-6 hours
- Hook5.5 mm
- YarnWorsted
About This Pattern
This one has that easy, unhurried feeling of a Sunday afternoon project. Two big hexagons grow round by round until they're wide enough to wear, and there's something satisfying about watching a flat shape turn into a garment. It's the kind of make you keep on the couch and pick up between other things.
Your hands stay busy with steady dc rounds and corner increases, then shift gears for the sleeve extensions and the tighter, textured BLO ribbing on the cuffs. There's a nice rhythm shift from the open hexagon rounds to the denser cuff rows. It keeps your attention without ever feeling fussy or technical.
Draped over a chair or worn open over a plain tee, this cardigan reads relaxed and a little architectural, thanks to those hexagon corners. It's the piece that makes a room feel more put together just by existing on a hook by the door. Simple, geometric, easy to reach for.
- Build two hexagon panels from a center ring, increasing at six corners every round.
- Work the second hexagon further so extra rows carry over into the sleeve section.
- Fold each hexagon along its edge and add sleeve extension rows in double crochet.
- Shift the last sleeve extension rows into a skip-stitch pattern for a lacier finish.
- Chain and single crochet a cuff strip, then join it in ribbed sections around the sleeve.
- Slip stitch the cuff's short ends together so it wraps the sleeve opening cleanly.
- Join both hexagon panels across the top edge, then down the center back seam.
- Add a single crochet border around the front opening and bottom edge to finish.
On the desk
- Yarn Weight 4 medium
- Hook 5.5mm or 5.75mm
- Scissors and yarn needle
Stitch shorthand
- ch — chain
- dc — double crochet
- sc — single crochet
- sl st — slip stitch
- BLO — back loop only
Hexagon panel cardigan with layered sleeve cuffs
Hexagon Panel
Make 2Number of rounds worked depends on size: XS 15 rows, S 16 rows, M 17 rows, L 18 rows, XL 19 rows, 2X 20 rows, 3X 21 rows.
- Round 1
Make slip knot and chain 5; slip stitch to first chain to form ring; chain 3 (counts as dc) and make 2 dc into ring; chain 2 for corner; repeat sequence of 3 dc and chain 2 five more times for 6 corners total; slip stitch to top of chain 3 to close.
- Round 2
Chain 3 (counts as dc) and dc in each stitch until chain-2 space; work 2 dc, chain 2, 2 dc in each corner; continue dc around with corners increasing each round; slip stitch to top of chain 3 at end.After final row of first hexagon, chain 1 and cut yarn.
After final row of second hexagon, do not cut yarn.
Sleeve Extension
Make 2- Round 1
Fold hexagon in half with working yarn at outer edge; chain 3, turn, and dc across edge.
- Round 2
Repeat dc rows until reaching one row before total of 22 rows.
- Round 3
Chain 3, turn, skip next stitch, and dc in next stitch; repeat skip stitch and dc across.Chain 1 and keep yarn attached after final row.
Sleeve Cuff
Make 2- Round 1
Chain 11; sc in second chain and across.
- Round 2
Slip stitch into next three stitches on sleeve opening; turn and sc in BLO back across ten stitches.
- Round 3
Chain 1, turn, sc in BLO back.Repeat attachment and ribbing around sleeve opening.
Slip stitch short ends together.Chain 1 and cut yarn.
More shots
Where it goes
- Thrown over a tank top for an office that runs cold, paired with straight-leg trousers.
- Packed for travel as a light layer over a dress for cool evenings out.
- Worn open over a solid sweater for a weekend errands look with jeans.
- Kept on a hook by the door as a quick throw-on layer for porch coffee.
Color ideas
- Tonal neutral One warm oatmeal for both hexagon panels and sleeve extensions, a slightly darker taupe for both sleeve cuffs so the ribbing reads as a deliberate accent.
- Contrast block Deep teal for the two hexagon panels and sleeve extensions, a soft cream for the sleeve cuffs and the final single crochet border around the front opening and bottom.
Care
Hand wash the finished cardigan in cool water since a worsted weight fiber holds its shape better without hot water or heavy agitation.
Lay it flat on a towel to dry rather than hanging, so the hexagon panels and cuffs don't stretch out of shape.
Fold it flat for storage instead of hanging on a hanger, which keeps the shoulder seams from sagging over time.
Assembly
- Step 1 Lay both halves side-by-side and align top edges.
- Step 2 Slip stitch through both layers across top edge to join first and second panel.
- Step 3 Continue slip stitch across neckline and shoulders.
- Step 4 Lay cardigan flat with inner edges touching.
- Step 5 Sew center back seam from top to bottom.
- Step 6 Add single crochet border around front opening neckline and bottom.
- Step 7 Add more rows for extra length if desired.
- Step 8 Weave in ends and turn right side out.
Easy to get wrong
Losing track of hexagon corners
Mark each chain-2 corner space with a scrap of yarn or a stitch marker before you close the round. Count corners, not just stitches, to keep the six-sided shape even.
Forgetting which hexagon keeps its yarn
Remember only the first hexagon gets cut after its final round; the second one stays attached to move straight into the sleeve extension. Check this before you set either panel down.
Uneven BLO ribbing on the cuff
Work every cuff row into the back loop only, not the whole stitch, or the ribbed texture will flatten out. Keep your turning chain the same height each row so the ten-stitch cuff strip stays a consistent width.
Between the songs
- What I love here is the corner math of the hexagon panels: six evenly spaced chain-2 corners that stack up round after round into a clean geometric shape without any real counting stress. Then you fold each hexagon and build the sleeve extension straight off that edge, so the garment shape sort of reveals itself as you go. The cuffs bring in a totally different texture through BLO single crochet, worked back and forth and attached in short ribbed sections around the sleeve opening. That mix of open dc mesh and tight ribbed cuff in one project is what keeps it interesting from start to finish.
Listener questions
Do I need to be comfortable with corner increases before starting?
Yes, the whole hexagon panel relies on repeating a 3 dc, chain 2 sequence at six evenly spaced corners. Once you've done one round it becomes a steady rhythm, so it's a good confidence builder for increase work.
Why does one hexagon get more rounds than the other?
The pattern has you keep working the second hexagon past its final hexagon round so it flows directly into the sleeve extension rows. This avoids a separate seam between the panel and the sleeve on that side.
Can I make the body longer than the pattern gives?
Yes, the assembly steps specifically mention adding more rows for extra length if you want it. Just keep working your dc rounds evenly before you move on to the border.
How does the cuff actually attach to the sleeve opening?
You slip stitch into three stitches on the sleeve opening, turn, and work BLO single crochet back across ten stitches, repeating this in short ribbed sections all the way around. The short ends of the cuff strip then get slip stitched together to close the ring.
Original pattern: https://crocheteverything.com/modern-crochet-hexi-cardigan-pattern-perfect-for-layering/
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.
More Patterns
- IntermediateNo. 01
Rose Granny Square Tote Crochet Pattern
Rose granny square tote crochet pattern made from 18 dimensional rose squares for a sturdy, romantic everyday bag.
- IntermediateNo. 02
Tropical octopus baby blanket crochet pattern with appliqués
Tropical octopus baby blanket crochet pattern: a cream filet base with coral and turquoise octopus appliqués, leaves, and…
- IntermediateNo. 03
Sunny lemon couple amigurumi crochet pattern
Sunny lemon couple amigurumi crochet pattern with embroidered slices and safety eyes for a cheerful handmade shelf pair.
