With its unique construction and customizable features, my crochet hexagon sweater pattern will show you how to craft a one-of-a-kind sweater that will keep you cozy and fashionable through Autumn/Fall, Winter and Spring.
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This versatile pattern is written for sizes Small to 3X using UK crochet terms and US crochet terms.
All sizes are worked the same until the armhole depth is reached and then only 3 sides of the hexagon are crocheted to continue extending the front and back for your size (diagrams are included).
Options are written in the instructions for extending the sleeves and working a ribbed sleeve cuff and adding a ribbed hem to the sweater. The extended sleeves give a bishop style to the design. It’s totally up to you whether you leave the sleeves as three-quarter.
The ribbed hem does gather the base of the sweater giving a fabulous shape overall although you can also leave this off if that is your preference.
You can customize your hexagon crochet sweater further by adding a hood. The hood is worked directly onto the collar of the sweater.
The hood is easy to crochet. Without the hood, the hexagon crochet sweater will look like the image below:
You can also see a different colourway without the hood on hendobaby90 Raverly project.
Why you’ll love crocheting this hexagon crochet sweater
Design Inspiration
My popular crochet hexagon cardigan pattern got me thinking … how challenging would it be to design a pattern for a hexagon sweater? My Ocean Hues cardigan instructions are made-to-measure, but I wanted this pattern worked out to sizes. Was that possible?
I had to take quite a few measurements as I crocheted and work out lots of maths. I’m really happy with how the sample turned out!
I’ve rated this design as easy, but the instructions do need to be read carefully.
How the Hexagon Crochet Sweater is Worked
This crochet hexagon sweater is constructed with two hexagons which are sewn together.
A repeat of rounds/rows of treble crochet (US double crochet) and V-stitch clusters form the stitch pattern.
Rounds are worked until the depth of the armhole for your size is reached and then continues to work in rows on 3 sides of the hexagon (as in the diagram below).
Once the width has been extended for your size on the first hexagon, you will crochet the second hexagon to the same point.
Next, you will measure the neckline and use stitch markers to mark the front on both right and left hexagons. Two rows are crocheted from the stitch markers for the front.
The tops of the sleeves for the back of the hexi sweater are extended by two rows on both right and left hexagons across the full width to match the front.
The front panels and back panels on both hexagons are then joined by seaming the middle.
Next, the sleeve seams are sewn. If you want to extend the sleeves to full length, instructions are included for adding rounds for your size and a ribbed cuff.
Likewise, if you want to add a ribbed hem to the bottom of your sweater, instructions are included.
This hexagon crochet sweater has the option of adding a hood. The hood is worked directly onto the collar.
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Yarn Choices
Cygnet Pato Baby DK is not only a great value yarn for baby makes but adult garments too!
Although rated as DK weight, I’ve found it is closer to Aran/worsted weight. This yarn gives excellent stitch definition and a lovely cozy texture.
| Brand | Cygnet |
| Yarn Weight | DK |
| Blend | 100% Acrylic |
| Ball Weight | 100g |
| Yarn length | 270 m / 295yds per ball |
| Tension | 22 stitches, 30 rows to 10cm square |
| Care Instructions | Machine washable 40 degrees |
Pattern Notes
- Chain one does not count as a stitch.
- Chain two does not count as a stitch.
- Chain three counts as a stitch.
- Sizes are denoted thus: S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X.
- Repeat stitches in rounds and rows are indicated with * followed by the stitches to repeat.
- Loosen your tension for slip stitches to corner spaces as these stitches are worked into on the following round.
- V-stitch cluster rounds be careful of the corner spaces (three separate stitches and not clusters).
- When working the ribbed hem, rejoin yarn at the side to hide the join.
- When extending sleeves, rejoin yarn at inner arm.
- When working the finish on the neck, rejoin yarn at the shoulder.
- If you substitute the yarn, check your gauge (see yarn information).
Skill Level
Easy
Materials
- Cygnet Pato Baby DK in Vanilla Cream 6, (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) 100g balls
- 4mm / G6 crochet hook
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Stitches and Abbreviations
| UK Crochet Terms | US Crochet Terms |
| Double Crochet (dc) | Single Crochet (sc) |
| Double Crochet 2 Together (dc2tog): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 3 loops. | Single Crochet 2 Togther (sc2tog): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 3 loops. |
| Treble Crochet (tr) | Double Crochet (dc) |
| Treble 2 Together (tr2tog): Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull through loop, 3 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Yarn over, insert the hook into the same stitch, yarn over and pull through loop, yarn over and pull through 2 of the 4 loops, yarn over and pull through the 3 loops on the hook. Treble 2 together made. | Double 2 Together (dc2tog): Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull through loop, 3 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Yarn over, insert the hook into the same stitch, yarn over and pull through loop, yarn over and pull through 2 of the 4 loops, yarn over and pull through the 3 loops on the hook. Treble 2 together made. |
| V-stitch Cluster (VstCL): treble 2 together, chain 1, treble 2 together in the same stitch. | V-Stitch Cluster (VstCL): double 2 together, chain 1, double 2 together in the same stitch. |
| Back Loop Only (blo): work in the back loop of the indicated stitch | |
| Browse my crochet stitch library | |
- Ch = chain
- St/s = stitche/es
- Sl st = slip stitch
- Rep = repeat
- Sp = space
- Sk = skip
- Ea = each
- Prev = previous
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- Incl = including
- Cont = continue
- Rem = remaining
Gauge / Tension
8 rounds = 10 cm X 10cm (6 rounds treble crochet/double crochet and 2 rounds V-stitch cluster)
Measurements
Measurements include positive ease.
| Size | Width | Length | Yarn Amounts |
| S | 92cm / 37” | 59cm / 23” | 1746yds (6 balls) |
| M | 103cm / 41” | 60cm / 23.5” | 1966yds (7 balls) |
| L | 108cm / 43” | 61cm / 24” | 2106yds (8 balls) |
| XL | 116cm / 46” | 62cm / 24.5” | 2336yds (8 balls) |
| 2X | 128cm / 51” | 63cm / 25” | 2616yds (9 balls) |
| 3X | 132cm / 52” | 64cm / 25.5” | 2718yds (10 balls) |
| OPTIONAL HOOD one size | 29cm / 11.5” | 35cm / 13.5” | 220yds (1 ball) |
| Yarn amounts include ribbed hem and full sleeve length with a ribbed cuff. If you choose not to add the ribbed hem or longer sleeves with ribbed cuff, this will alter the amount of yarn you need. | |||
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Testimonials
5 stars “Sharon was amazingly helpful when I misread the pattern and helped me get back on track!! I’m so excited to complete the project!” Etsy review from Caitlyn 1 May 2024
5 stars “Love this pattern. First time doing a hexi. Sharon is very responsive and helpful. This is a very well written pattern and will be very warm and practical. Thank you Sharon for this wonderful design.” Source: Etsy review from Judi on 27th November 2023.
Hexagon Sweater Instructions UK Crochet Terms
With a 4mm crochet hook
Ch4, sl st in 1st ch to form a circle/ring
Round 1: ch3, working into ring, [2tr, ch2], *[3tr, ch2], * rep total of 5 times, sl st to top of ch3, sl st to corner sp (18tr, 6 ch2-sps)
Round 2: ch3, working in corner sp, [tr, ch2, 2tr], tr to corner sp, * [2tr, ch2, 2tr] in corner sp, tr to corner sp, * rep around, sl st to top of ch3, sl st to corner sp (42tr, 6 ch2-sps)
Round 3 to 6: rep round 2 (138tr, 6 ch2-sps)
Round 7: ch3, [2tr, ch2, 3tr] in corner sp, * [sk 2 sts, VstCL in next st], * rep to corner sp, **[3tr, ch2, 3tr] in corner sp, [sk 2 sts, VstCL in next st, ** rep around, sl st to top of ch3, sl st to corner sp (42 VstCL, 36tr, 6 ch2-sps)
Round 8: ch3, [2tr, ch2, 3tr] in corner sp, *sk 1 st, VstCL in next st, VstCL in ch1-sps to last 3 sts before corner sp, sk 1 st, VstCL in next st, [3tr, ch2, 3tr] in corner sp, * rep around, sl st to top of ch3, sl st to corner sp (54 VstCL, 36tr, 6 ch-2sps)
Round 9: ch3, [tr, ch2, 2tr] in corner sp, tr in ea tr and ch1-sp from prev round to corner sp, *[2tr, ch2, 2tr] in corner sp, tr in ea tr and ch1-sp to corner sp, * rep around sl st to top of ch3, sl st to corner sp (222tr, 6 ch2-sps)
Round 10 – 12: rep round 2
Round 13: ch3, [2tr, ch2, 3tr] in corner sp, *sk 2 sts, VstCL in next st, * rep to corner sp, sk last st before corner sp, ** [3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner sp, [sk 2 sts, VstCL in next st] to corner sp, sk last st before corner sp, ** rep around, sl st to top of ch3, sl st to corner sp
Round 14: rep round 8
Round 15: rep round 9
Size S fasten off and go to extending front and back
Round 16: rep round 2
Size M & L fasten off and go to extending front and back
Round 17: rep round 2
Size XL fasten off and go to extending front and back
Round 18: rep round 2
Size 2X & 3X fasten off and go to extending front and back
Extending Front and Back
Now working in rows on 3 sides of the hexagon opposite the sleeves (see diagram in how the pattern is worked)
Rows are worked in the same pattern as the rounds
The first row starts with ch3 and works directly into the next stitch (not the corner space) and ends with 1 tr in corner sp
All other rows start with ch3 and end working into the last st
Working on the RS, rejoin yarn at the middle of the back
Size S Only
Row 1: rep round 2
Row 2: rep round 2
Row 3: rep round 13
Row 4: rep round 8
Fasten off
Size M Only
Row 1: rep round 2
Row 2: rep round 2
Row 3: rep round 2
Row 4: rep round 13
Row 5: rep round 8
Fasten off
Size L Only
Row 1: rep round 2
Row 2: rep round 2
Row 3: rep round 13
Row 4: rep round 8
Row 5: rep round 9
Row 6: rep round 2
Fasten off
Size XL only
Row 1: rep round 2
Row 2: rep round 13
Row 3: rep round 8
Row 4: rep round 9
Row 5 – 7: rep round 2
Fasten off
Size 2X only
Row 1: rep round 13
Row 2: rep round 8
Row 3: rep round 9
Row 4 – 8: rep round 2
Fasten off
Size 3X only
Row 1: rep round 13
Row 2: rep round 8
Row 3: rep round 9
Row 4 – 9: rep round 2
Fasten off
Neck Shaping (front)
All sizes
Fold the hexagons into the right and left sides of the cardigan. Measure 13 cm from the middle edge at the front towards the sleeve on the front and place a stitch marker. Do this for left and right sides.
Working on the WS, rejoin the yarn at the stitch marker.
Row 1: ch3, tr in ea st across, turn
Row 2: rep row 1
Fasten off
Extending back to match the front
Working on the WS, rejoin yarn at the sleeve edge on the back
Row 1: ch3, tr in ea st to the middle, turn
Row 2: rep row 1
Fasten off
Assembly
With WS facing, sew the middle seam joining left and right for both front and back.
Sew top seams along top of sleeve and shoulder for both left and right.
Neck (finishing off)
With RS facing, rejoin yarn (see pattern notes), ch1, work dc evenly around entire neck, join with a sl st
Fasten off
Ribbed Hem
Rejoin yarn to hem of sweater (see pattern notes)
To prepare for the ribbed hem, ch1, *dc, dc2tog twice, *rep around, join with sl st to first st
Ch13
Row 1: dc 2nd ch from hook, dc in back bumps of ea ch, sl st to next 2 sts on hem edge, ch1, turn
Row 2: dc in 1st st, dc blo to last st, dc in last st, ch1, turn
Row 3: dc in 1st st, dc blo to last st, sl st to next 2 sts on hem edge, ch1, turn
Rep rows 2 and 3 to last st on hem edge
Sl st both ends to close seam
Fasten off
Further Extensions
Sleeves – all sizes
If you want to extend the length of your sleeve, working on the RS, rejoin yarn to sleeve (see pattern notes).
Continue working pattern for 6 more rounds.
Do not fasten off.
Ribbed Cuff
To prepare for the cuff, work one round of *dc, sk 2 sts, dc, * rep around
Ch9
Row 1: dc 2nd ch from hook, dc in back bumps of ea ch, sl st to next 2 sts on sleeve edge, ch1, turn
Row 2: dc in 1st st, dc blo to last st, dc in last st, ch1, turn
Row 3: dc in 1st st, dc blo to last st, sl st to next 2 sts on sleeve edge, ch1, turn
Rep rows 2 and 3 to last st on sleeve edge
Sl st both ends to close seam
Fasten off
Optional Hood
Place a st marker at the centre st on the front of the neckline
Row 1: With RS facing, rejoin yarn at centre st marker, ch1, work dc evenly around entire neck opening incl centre st, ch2, turn
Row 2: tr in first st, tr in ea st to end, ch2, turn
Rep row 2 until hood measures 28.5cm/11”
Shape First Side
Place st marker at centre of last row
Row 1: cont pattern across to within 2 sts of centre marker, turn leaving rem sts unworked
Row 2: cont pattern across to end, turn
Row 3: cont pattern across to within the last 2 sts, turn leaving rem sts unworked
Row 4: cont pattern across to end
Fasten off
Shape Second Side
Row 1: sk 2 sts to the left of the centre marker, cont pattern across, turn
Row 2: cont pattern across to end, turn
Row 3: sl st in first 3 sts, ch2, cont pattern across to end, turn
Row 4: cont pattern across to end
Assembling Hood
Working on WS, sew seam along the top edge and down to the st marker
Fasten off.
Weave in all ends.
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Hexagon Sweater Instructions US Crochet Terms
With a 4mm crochet hook
Ch4, sl st in 1st ch to form a circle/ring
Round 1: ch3, working into ring, [2dc, ch2], *[3dc, ch2], * rep total of 5 times, sl st to top of ch3, sl st to corner sp (18dc, 6 ch2-sps)
Round 2: ch3, working in corner sp, [dc, ch2, 2dc], dc to corner sp, * [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in corner sp, dc to corner sp, * rep around, sl st to top of ch3, sl st to corner sp (42dc, 6 ch2-sps)
Round 3 to 6: rep round 2 (138dc, 6 ch2-sps)
Round 7: ch3, [2dc, ch2, 3dc] in corner sp, * [sk 2 sts, VstCL in next st], * rep to corner sp, **[3dc, ch2, 3dc] in corner sp, [sk 2 sts, VstCL in next st, ** rep around, sl st to top of ch3, sl st to corner sp (42 VstCL, 36dc, 6 ch2-sps)
Round 8: ch3, [2dc, ch2, 3dc] in corner sp, *sk 1 st, VstCL in next st, VstCL in ch1-sps to last 3 sts before corner sp, sk 1 st, VstCL in next st, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in corner sp, * rep around, sl st to top of ch3, sl st to corner sp (54 VstCL, 36dc, 6 ch-2sps)
Round 9: ch3, [dc, ch2, 2dc] in corner sp, dc in ea dc and ch1-sp from prev round to corner sp, *[2dc, ch2, 2dc] in corner sp, dc in ea dc and ch1-sp to corner sp, * rep around sl st to top of ch3, sl st to corner sp (222dc, 6 ch2-sps)
Round 10 – 12: rep round 2
Round 13: ch3, [2dc, ch2, 3dc] in corner sp, *sk 2 sts, VstCL in next st, * rep to corner sp, sk last st before corner sp, ** [3dc, ch2, 3dc) in corner sp, [sk 2 sts, VstCL in next st] to corner sp, sk last st before corner sp, ** rep around, sl st to top of ch3, sl st to corner sp
Round 14: rep round 8
Round 15: rep round 9
Size S fasten off and go to extending front and back
Round 16: rep round 2
Size M & L fasten off and go to extending front and back
Round 17: rep round 2
Size XL fasten off and go to extending front and back
Round 18: rep round 2
Size 2X & 3X fasten off and go to extending front and back
Extending Front and Back
Now working in rows on 3 sides of the hexagon opposite the sleeves (see diagram in how the pattern is worked)
Rows are worked in the same pattern as the rounds
The first row starts with ch3 and works directly into the next stitch (not the corner space) and ends with 1 dc in corner sp
All other rows start with ch3 and end working into the last st
Size S Only
Row 1: rep round 2
Row 2: rep round 2
Row 3: rep round 13
Row 4: rep round 8
Fasten off
Size M Only
Row 1: rep round 2
Row 2: rep round 2
Row 3: rep round 2
Row 4: rep round 13
Row 5: rep round 8
Fasten off
Size L Only
Row 1: rep round 2
Row 2: rep round 2
Row 3: rep round 13
Row 4: rep round 8
Row 5: rep round 9
Row 6: rep round 2
Fasten off
Size XL only
Row 1: rep round 2
Row 2: rep round 13
Row 3: rep round 8
Row 4: rep round 9
Row 5 – 7: rep round 2
Fasten off
Size 2X only
Row 1: rep round 13
Row 2: rep round 8
Row 3: rep round 9
Row 4 – 8: rep round 2
Fasten off
Size 3X only
Row 1: rep round 13
Row 2: rep round 8
Row 3: rep round 9
Row 4 – 9: rep round 2
Fasten off
Neck Shaping (front)
All sizes
Fold the hexagons into the right and left sides of the cardigan. Measure 13 cm from the middle edge towards the sleeve on the front and place a stitch marker. Do this for left and right sides.
Working on the WS, rejoin the yarn at the stitch marker.
Row 1: ch3, dc in ea st across, turn
Row 2: rep row 1
Fasten off
Extending back to match the front (no shaping)
Working on the WS, rejoin yarn at the sleeve edge on the back
Row 1: ch3, dc in ea st to the middle, turn
Row 2: rep row 1
Fasten off
Assembly
With WS facing, sew the middle seam joining left and right hexagons for both front and back.
Sew top seams along top of sleeve and shoulder for both left and right.
Neck (finishing off)
With RS facing, rejoin yarn (see pattern notes), ch1, work sc evenly around entire neck, join with a sl st
Fasten off
Ribbed Hem
Rejoin yarn to hem of sweater (see pattern notes)
To prepare for the ribbed hem, ch1, *sc, sc2tog twice, *rep around, join with sl st to first st
Ch13
Row 1: sc 2nd ch from hook, sc in back bumps of ea ch, sl st to next 2 sts on hem edge, ch1, turn
Row 2: sc in 1st st, sc blo to last st, sc in last st, ch1, turn
Row 3: sc in 1st st, sc blo to last st, sl st to next 2 sts on hem edge, ch1, turn
Rep rows 2 and 3 to last st on hem edge
Sl st both ends to close seam
Fasten off
Further Extensions
Sleeves – all sizes
If you want to extend the length of your sleeve, working on the RS, rejoin yarn to sleeve (see pattern notes).
Continue working pattern for 6 more rounds.
Do not fasten off.
Ribbed Cuff
To prepare for the cuff, work one round of *sc, sk 2 sts, sc, * repeat around
Ch9
Row 1: sc 2nd ch from hook, sc in back bumps of ea ch, sl st to next 2 sts on sleeve edge, ch1, turn
Row 2: sc in 1st st, sc blo to last st, sc in last st, ch1, turn
Row 3: sc in 1st st, sc blo to last st, sl st to next 2 sts on sleeve edge, ch1, turn
Rep rows 2 and 3 to last st on sleeve edge
Sl st both ends to close seam
Fasten off
Optional Hood
Place a st marker at the centre st on the front of the neckline
Row 1: With RS facing, rejoin yarn at centre st marker, ch1, work sc evenly around entire neck opening incl centre st, ch2, turn
Row 2: dc in first st, dc in ea st to end, ch2, turn
Rep row 2 until hood measures 28.5cm/11”
Shape First Side
Place st marker at centre of last row
Row 1: cont pattern across to within 2 sts of centre marker, turn leaving rem sts unworked
Row 2: cont pattern across to end, turn
Row 3: cont pattern across to within the last 2 sts, turn leaving rem sts unworked
Row 4: cont pattern across to end
Fasten off
Shape Second Side
Row 1: sk 2 sts to the left of the centre marker, cont pattern across, turn
Row 2: cont pattern across to end, turn
Row 3: sl st in first 3 sts, ch2, cont pattern across to end, turn
Row 4: cont pattern across to end
Assembling Hood
Working on WS, sew seam along the top edge and down to the st marker
Fasten off.
Weave in all ends.
Copyright Notice
The pattern and photographs of this design are the property of Sharon Goodwin at Jera’s Jamboree. This pattern and design are subject to copyright and are for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not share, resell, alter or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole. You may, however, sell any finished items you make. If you would like to include this pattern in a roundup, you may take one photo and link back to this pattern.
Happy crocheting!
Hi Jane, you’re very welcome
Shaz
Thank you for sharing your patterns with us thank
Hi Cassie, I’m glad you’re enjoying the project 🙂 Thanks for your question. Rejoin your yarn at the corner space and your first stitch will be in the next stitch (not the corner space). The row ends with a stitch in the corner space. Look forward to seeing your finished sweater.
hello! I’ve really enjoyed this project, I’m starting the size extention for 2XL and I’m having a hard time figuring out where to rejoin my yarn. do I begin in the chain space or the stitch next to it?