Discover the captivating beauty of the Crochet Hexagon Panel Afghan, a true masterpiece that will add a touch of elegance to any room. This exquisite creation showcases the intricate art of crochet, where skilled hands have meticulously crafted each hexagon panel with love and precision. The vibrant colors and delicate patterns come together harmoniously, creating a stunning visual display that is sure to captivate anyone who lays eyes on it. The attention to detail is evident in every stitch, resulting in a breathtaking afghan that is both visually striking and incredibly cozy. Whether draped over a couch or used as a decorative wall hanging, this crochet masterpiece is sure to become the centerpiece of any space, inviting admiration and awe from all who encounter it.
SPECIAL ABBREVIATION:
PS (Puff Stitch): [Yarn over and draw up a loop in next stitch or space indicated] 3 times, yarn over and draw through all 7 loops on hook.
HEXAGONAL BLOCK (Make 30):
Ch 5; join with a sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1:Ch 2, [yo and draw up a lp in ring] twice, yo and draw through all 5 lps on hook beg PS made; ch 3, [PS, ch 3] 5 times all in ring; join with a sl st in top of beg PS.
Rnd 2: Sl st into first sp, (beg PS, ch 3, PS) all in same sp, ch 1, * (PS, ch 3, PS) all in next sp, ch 1; rep from * around; join.
Rnd 3: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 1, * 3 sc in ch-3 sp, sc in PS, sc in ch-1 sp, sc in PS; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first sc.
Rnd 4: Sl st in next sc, ch 3, 2 dc in same sc, dc in next 5 sc, * 3 dc in next sc, dc in next 5 sc; rep from * around; join with a sl st in top of ch-3.
Rnd 5: Sl st in next dc, ch 1, 3 sc in same dc, sc in next 7 dc, * 3 sc in next dc, sc in next 7 dc; rep from * around; join. Fasten off.
ASSEMBLY:
Sew ten blocks together per strip, forming 3 separate strips.
Side Panels (Work across both sides of each of 2 strips):
With right side facing, attach yarn to center sc of the endmost 3-sc group of long side of one strip.
Row 1: Ch 3, * dc in next 4 sts, hdc in next 5 sts, sc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts, dc in next 4 sts, skip joining of blocks; rep from * across long edge to last st; dc in last st; turn – 192 sts.
Row 2: Ch 3, skip first 2 dc, * dc in next 4 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 4 sts **, skip next 2 sts; rep from * to last st, end at **; skip next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn – 172 sts.
Row 3: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 5 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, * dc in next 6 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 5 sts, hdc in next 3 sts; rep from * to last 4 sts; dc in next 3 sts, dc in top of ch-3; turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn.
Row 5: Ch 4, skip first 3 sc, [(PS, ch 2, PS) all in next sc, skip next 2 sc] 56 times, ch 1, dc in last sc; turn.
Row 6: Ch 4, [(PS, ch 2, PS) all in ch-2 sp] 56 times, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of ch-4; turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in first dc, sc in ch-1 sp, [sc in PS, sc in sp, sc in PS] 56 times, sc in ch-1 space, sc in 3rd ch of ch-4; turn.
Row 8: Ch 3, dc in each sc across; turn.
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off.
Rep on opposite side.
Center Panel (Make 1):
Work same as Side Panel Rows 1-9, then rep Rows 5-9 once more. Fasten off.
Rep on opposite side. Sew panels together.
Fringe:
Cut 9″ strands of yarn. Knot fringe across top and bottom of afghan as follows: fold strand in half forming a loop; insert the crochet hook through the fabric from the wrong side and draw the loop through, then draw the yarn ends through the loop and tighten. Trim yarn ends.
