How to Make a Crochet Hexagon Sweater

Crochet hexagon sweaters are a fun and cozy way to stay warm while looking stylish! These unique sweaters are crafted with intricate hexagon patterns that give them a charming and eye-catching appeal. Whether you prefer bright colors or subtle shades, there is a crochet hexagon sweater out there to match your personal style.

Materials Needed for Crochet Hexagon Sweater

• Yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love in Cinnabar (2 skeins)
• Hook: Size U.S. I/9

Gauge: 12 single crochet and 13 rows = 4 inches

Sizes: XS/S (bust approximately 42 inches), M/L (bust approximately 48 inches)

Pattern Instructions

For the Hexagons (make 2)

Chain 4. Join with slip stitch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 [counts as double crochet(dc)]. 2 dc in ring. Ch 2. (3 dc. Ch 2) 5 times in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3 – 6 groups of 3 dc and 6 ch-2 spaces (sp).
Round 2: Sl st in each of next 2 dc to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc). (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same corner ch-2 sp as sl st. *Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Repeat (Rep) from * 4 times more. Ch 1. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
Round 3: Sl st in each of next 2 dc to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc). (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same corner ch-2 sp as sl st. *Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * 4 times more. Ch 1. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.

Rep the last round, noting 1 more 3-dc cluster will be worked between corners on subsequent rounds until you have worked 16 (18) rounds worked in total.

Fold into Shape

Fold Hexagon to create upside down L shape.

Measure from Center Back to side: 10 1/2 (12) inches.
If you need to work another round to achieve the correct measurement for your size, do so now, before seaming.

Sew the shoulder and back seams.

For the Hood

Place marker (PM) in 8th ch-1 sp from center back seam on both Right and Left Fronts.

With RS facing, join yarn with sl st to marked ch-1 sp from Center Back seam on Right Front.
Row 1: (RS). Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in same sp as sl st. (Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 3 (center back). *(3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. Rep from * to marked ch-1 sp. Turn. (8 groups of 3 dc on each side of center back, with ch-3 sp at center. 16 groups of 3 dc in total).

Row 2: [Increase (Inc row)]: Ch 4 (counts as dc. Ch 1). *Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Rep from * to center back ch-3 sp. [3 dc. Ch 1. 1 dc (center dc). Ch 1. 3 dc] in center back ch-3 sp. (Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) to last 3 dc. Ch 1. Skip next 2 dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in first ch-1 sp. (Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) to center dc. Skip next (center) dc. Ch 1. *3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp. 2 dc in last ch-1 sp. 1 dc in last dc. Turn. (9 groups of 3 dc on either side of Center Back. 18 groups of 3 dc in total).

Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as dc. Ch 1). *Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Rep from * to last 3 dc. Skip next 2 dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in same sp as sl st. (Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 8 times. Ch 3 (center back). *Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp. 2 dc in last ch-1 sp. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.

Row 6: (Inc row): Ch 4 (counts as dc and Ch 1). *Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Rep from * to center back ch-3 sp. [3 dc. Ch 1. 1 dc (center dc). Ch 1. 3 dc] in center back ch-3 sp. (Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) to last 3 dc. Skip next 2 dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.

Row 7: As 3rd row. (10 groups of 3 dc on either side of Center Back. 20 groups of 3 dc in total).
Row 8: Same as 4th row.

Row 9: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in same sp as sl st. (Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 9 times. Ch 3 (center back). *Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Rep from * to last 3 dc. Skip next 2 dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.

Rows 10 and 11: As 6th and 7th rows. (11 groups of 3 dc on either side of Center Back. 22 groups of 3 dc in total).
Row 12: Same as 4th row.

Row 13: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in next ch-1 sp. *Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp. 2 dc in last ch-1 sp. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.

Rep 12th and 13th rows 3 times more.

Decrease Hood

Row 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc. Ch 1). (Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1) 10 times. Skip next (3 dc. Ch 1. 3 dc). *3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. Rep from * to last 3 dc. Skip next 2 dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in first ch-1 sp. (Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 9 times. Ch 1. Skip next (3 dc. Ch 1. 3 dc). *3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp. 2 dc in last ch-1 sp. 1 dc in last dc. Turn. Fasten off leaving a 22-inch tail.

Fold the top of the Hood in half. Using the tail, sew the Hood seam, being sure to keep edges flat.

For the Sleeves

Work in the Granny Stripe Pattern for 10 rows. Fasten off.