Flat Hexagon Tutorial...

This is a pattern that I came up with one night when I had, had enough of using my brain following other patterns. If it is already out there surfing the WWW then apologies but I haven't found this pattern on my travels and in case you haven't either then here is a tutorial...

I am using Rowan Linen yarn which is a sturdy DK therefore requires a 4.5mm hook.

Instructions will use US terminology.

but a little conversion is...

Chain(Ch) =same

Slip Stitch(SS) =same

Double Crochet(DC) =Treble(UK)

They are the only stitches I use in this pattern.

To begin Chain 2.

DC into the first chain(this will become the centre) Ch1.

*DC, Ch1* repeat 11 times(12 stitches in total)

Tighten the centre by pulling the tail firmly.

Join to first DC with SS as shown.

SS into first Ch space

Ch3, DC twice into same Ch space. Ch1

*3 DC into next Ch space, Ch 1* repeat to end

Join with SS at the top of the 3Ch as shown.

SS into the top of the next stich. I have placed the needle where this is.

Do the same in the next stitch.

SS into the Ch space of the previous round and Ch3.

2DC, 2Ch, 3DC into same space.

3DC into next Ch space(DO NOT Ch1 to get to next space)

*3DC, Ch2, 3DC into next space. 3DC into next space* repeat to end.

SS to join to top of Ch3. Finish and weave in ends.

That is it! How easy is that? I hope that it is an easy to understand tutorial. It is my first so please, anything I have missed or messed up PLEASE let me know xxx

Hugs Emma x

Hexagons...

Remember when I bought some yarn? Well if you don't it was this post. Well I knew I wanted to use the linen for the sofa. Initially it was just going to be for an arm cover but I love the colours so much it wasn't long before I wanted it to be a sofa blanket.

There are a couple of problems I faced though. The first was more of a dilemma that required some internal conversation. What pattern do I want to use? Initially I thought granny stripe as I really want a granny stripe blanket for the sofas but then I thought no, it wouldn't show off the colours. Ripple? no...and so it went on.

Then I had it. Hexagons! It was obvious really. They are something I haven't done and really wanted to try and the individual blocks would show the colours brilliantly.

So I went looking for the right hexagon pattern that would easy and fast(I like simple when it comes to crochet. Too much brain work and it loses its charm).

I really liked the look of Lucys over at the attic.

But there was a little problem with this...

I followed the instructions to the letter(and picture) but they were popping up in the centre. No matter how I played with them I couldn't get them flat. Maybe it was the yarn I am using or maybe it is because I am only using one colour in a hexagon, but whatever it was it wasn't working for me.

After trying these I was getting tired(the pics are dark because it was late at night). I wanted something a lot simpler than all the hexagons I was finding, so I decided I would just make it up as I went along.

Now. The thing with this is, you think you have created a whole new pattern and you are pleased as punch but I bet you a penny it is already out there in some book, on some site, but I haven't found it and so I made it. I am sorry if you are mr/s pattern creator but this is a genuine top of the head moment.

I call it the Flat Wagon Wheel Hexagon...I like short names ;)

TA DAAAH!!!

See how lovely and flat they are? All sitting neatly side by side. I was so happy.

This was as far as I got though as I was too exhausted to continue.

I have been working on it a little here and there, squeezing in these easy, peasy hexagons whenever I can. They are a delight to work up as each one takes less than 10 mins. Can you imagine the possibilities??? 

It is recently I have come to my second snag. Remember at the beginning of the post when I said I wanted a sofa blanket? Scroll up I definitely said it ^^^

Well I need a LOT more yarn to make that happen and at £9 a ball it might be a while...I can see this being a looooong time project, but I am confident that each time I do pick it up I am going to be thrilled to bits :)

These are better pictures showing the colours and textures of this lovely yarn.

I am going to attempt to write a pattern for the Flat Wagon Wheel Hexagon. Please take a gander and let me know what you think. It will be my first pattern and I will probably make a pigs ear of it so I will need tips and tricks...

Hugs Emma x