This crochet hexagon cardigan pattern is a versatile and stylish project that transforms simple granny-style stitches into a cozy wearable. Built from two identical hexagon panels, this design creates a relaxed fit cardigan that works beautifully for layering in every season.
Crochet Hexagon Cardigan
The pattern is beginner friendly, repetitive, and easy to customize in length, sleeve size, and color combinations, making it perfect for creating a cardigan that feels truly personal and handmade.
Hexagon Panel
- Start with a slip knot and chain five
- Join with a slip stitch to form a ring
- Chain three and work two double crochets into the ring
- Chain two and work three double crochets into the ring
- Repeat chain two and three double crochets until six clusters are formed
- Slip stitch to the top of the starting chain three to close the round
Second Round
- Chain three and work two double crochets into the same corner space
- Chain one
- In the next corner space work three double crochets chain two and three double crochets
- Repeat chain one and full corner in each corner space
- Finish with three double crochets in the starting corner then chain two and slip stitch to close
Increasing Rounds
- Chain three and work two double crochets into the corner space
- Chain one and work three double crochets into the next space
- Chain one and work three double crochets chain two and three double crochets into the next corner
- Repeat around the hexagon alternating side clusters and corners
- Finish each round with three double crochets chain two and slip stitch
- Continue increasing until the panel reaches desired size
Panel Assembly
- Fold one hexagon panel in half to form a half hexagon shape
- Slip stitch through back loops only along the top edge to create the shoulder seam
- Repeat the same steps to make a second identical panel
- Join both panels together along the back using slip stitch through back loops only
Sleeves
- Attach yarn at the armhole opening
- Chain three and work two double crochets into the same space
- Chain one and work three double crochets into each space around the sleeve
- Slip stitch to close the round
- Repeat this round for three total sleeve rounds
Sleeve Decreasing
- Chain two and work one single crochet into every stitch around the sleeve
- Slip stitch to close the round
- Chain two and single crochet two stitches together around the sleeve
- Repeat the decrease round once more if a tighter cuff is desired
Cuff Ribbing
- Chain five
- Work half double crochet into the next four chains
- Slip stitch into the next stitches of the sleeve
- Turn and work four half double crochets in back loops only
- Chain one turn and repeat ribbing around the cuff
- Slip stitch ribbing edges together and fasten off
Border
- Attach yarn at the back bottom edge
- Chain three and work two double crochets into the same space
- Work three double crochets into each space around the cardigan opening
- Use chain two only at corners
- Slip stitch to finish the border
Optional Pockets
- Create a small square using your preferred stitch pattern
- Stitch three sides of the square onto the front of the cardigan
- Leave the top open and fasten off
- Weave in all loose ends and your crochet hexagon cardigan is complete
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