This Crochet Granny Hexagon Cardigan pattern creates one half of a warm, stylish, and easy-to-wear cardigan made from two large granny hexagons. It’s a beginner-friendly project that uses simple clusters and color changes to form a beautiful geometric shape.
Crochet Hexagon Cardigan
The pattern is flexible, allowing you to control the sleeve length, body length, and overall fit. Whether you want a cozy oversized style or a more fitted design, this pattern gives you plenty of room to customize while keeping the classic granny stitch look.
Materials
- 2 yarn colors
- 6.5 mm hook for main body
- 4.5 mm hook for ribbing
- Slip knot, chain, slip stitch, double crochet, granny cluster, FPDC, BPDC, SC2tog
Part 1 Crocheting the Main Hexagon
Round 1 Center Ring
- Make a slip knot
- Chain 6
- Slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring
- Chain 3 and work 2 double crochet into the ring
- Chain 2
- Work a total of 6 clusters separated by chain 2
- Slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 to finish the round
Round 2 and Following Rounds
- Turn your work
- Slip stitch into the first chain 2 space
- Chain 3 and work 2 double crochet in the same space
- Work a cluster into the next space with no chain
- Work a cluster, chain 2, cluster in every corner
- Repeat the increase pattern around
- Slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 to complete the round
Color Rounds
- Work 10 rounds in maroon
- Work 2 rounds in white
- Work 4 rounds in maroon for a total of 16 rounds
Joining to Form the Armhole
- Stop after completing the fourth side of round 16
- Fold the hexagon so the joining sides meet
- Slip stitch into the next space on the back side
- Work a cluster into the next space on the front side
- Alternate slip stitch on the back and cluster on the front
- Continue until the join section is complete
- Slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 to complete the armhole join
Sleeve Extension and Ribbing
For Sleeve Extension
- Work clusters in the round around the armhole
- Slip stitch to join each round
- Work 4 rounds in maroon
- Work 8 rounds in white or your chosen color
Sleeve Ribbing
- Turn your work and work SC2tog around the opening
- Slip stitch to join
- Chain 3 and work 1 double crochet in each stitch
- Ensure the stitch count is an even number
- Slip stitch to join
- Switch to the 4.5 mm hook
- Work alternating FPDC and BPDC
- Repeat for 6 rows
Final Joins and Finishing Edges
Neck and Back Join
- Work 4 rows of granny clusters along the back neck sections
- On the fourth row use the slip stitch and cluster method to join the panels
Body Length and Ribbing
- Work granny rows from the bottom edge until the body measures about 27 inches
- Work 5 rows of FPDC and BPDC along the bottom edge
- Work FPDC and BPDC along the entire front opening from bottom to neck and back down
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