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Published on April 26, 2019

4 Crochet Joins for Hexagon Motifs (Video Tutorials)

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Hello, amazing crafter! Lately I have gotten some questions and comments about joining hexagons and some creative ways to do so. I do have some crochet joining methods for hexagon motifs in my video tutorials and blog posts, and I thought it may be helpful to gather some in one place for reference.

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The 4 crochet joins for hexagon motifs in this post are:

  1. CJAYG for Hexagons Using SC and PLT Join
  2. CJAYG Granny Stitch for Hexagons
  3. Whip Stitch Join for Hexagons
  4. Continuous FBJ for Hexagons

Along with each join description, tips, image and crochet join tutorial links, I will also give you helpful info where applicable, such as pattern info and yarn shopping links.

Note: To Edge or Not to Edge Your Hexagon Motifs

If you’d like to edge your hexagons, go ahead and edge them all. You can use the same color for all squares, or you can choose any complementary color to join each hexagon.

You will see a stitch count in the individual joining method if it matters for the join. If no stitch count is present, it doesn’t matter how many stitches are on each side of the hexagon motif.

Before we begin…

A Word on CJAYG for Hexagon Motifs

Three out of four joins today are continuous joins. So I think I should address – what is a CJAYG for hexagons??

CJAYG for Hexagons – CJAYG means “continuous join as you go.” Meaning you will follow a certain path around the motifs to join them in one long motion without cutting the yarn until all motifs are joined on. Think of tracing a line around all of the hexagons on paper without picking up your pencil.

The path this continuous join takes is shown in the graphic below. It can take a little time to understand what is going on with the continuous join as you go, but once it clicks, you will probably not want to go back to the regular JAYG. You know, the one where you join each motif on the final round, and then cut the yarn after the motif is joined, and weave all those ends….

CJAYG is faster, has higher integrity, and next to zero ends to weave.

[Related: A post that is super popular on Pinterest where I pull together loads of CJAYG sources for you. Partaaay!! AND here’s another CJAYG Round-up for you! I’m in love with CJAYG!]

Now we’re ready! Grab that hexie stack and let’s jump in!

Join No. 1: CJAYG for Hexagons Using SC and PLT Join

Find this full written tutorial here! (Videos below.)

First of all… what?? Okay, this ones’ a lot to unpack… Let’s break it down:

CJAYG for Hexagons – See description above.

Using SC – This means we will be using single crochet for the join. For the general CJAYG path, you can use any stitch, but we will use a simple SC this time.

And PLT Join – Read all about my PLT Join here. It is just a maneuver that is used for joining. It stands for “Pull Loop Through” and you can use it with just about any stitch. If you use PLT on your projects, be sure to tag me #cypresstextiles, as well as #pltjoin so I can find it and feature your make in my IG stories!

Basically, there are 3 steps for PLT Join:

  1. Release the loop from your hook,
  2. Insert the hook through the corresponding stitch on the completed motif and grab the loop
  3. Pull the Loop Through to the front of the work. The loop itself joins the motifs.

Here is what the CJAYG for Hexagons using SC and PLT looks like as a work in progress:

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Here are the videos for this join:

VIDEO: CJAYG for Hexagons Using SC and PLT Join, PART 1

VIDEO: CJAYG for Hexagons Using SC and PLT Join, PART 2

VIDEO: CJAYG for Hexagons Using SC and PLT Join, PART 3

Join No. 2: CJAYG Granny Stitch for Hexagons

You know continuous granny stitch join for squares, well this one’s for the hexies in your life.

Find this joining info here! (Videos below.)

It’s a continuous join, so it follows the path mentioned at the beginning of this post, but instead of using SC, you’re using a granny-like st of groups of DC. Reference the pic above! The video for this join will make it come together for you. This video uses flower circles to add the granny stitch join for hexagon shape, but you can use any hexagon motifs as well.

If your hexagon motifs are larger, you can just add more granny 3-dc groups on the sides.

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VIDEO: CJAYG Granny Stitch for Hexagons, PART 1

VIDEO: CJAYG Granny Stitch for Hexagons, PART 2

Join No. 3: Whip Stitch Join for Hexagons

Find this join in written form here. (Videos below.)

The whip stitch join is not technically a crochet join, as it’s more like sewing. However I will say, I do not use a tapestry needle for this join, rather I use my crochet hook to pull the joining yarn to the front of the work each time.

Here is the breakdown of how I perform whip stitch – The video is below.

  1. Hold 2 motifs with wrong sides together, and use the long tail of one of the motifs. (You can also use a length of yarn.)
  2. Pull the long tail through the center sc of both motifs, back to front. (If using a separate length of yarn, attach it with a slip stitch at the beginning of the side to be joined.)
  3. Insert the hook front to back through both loops of the next st to the left, on both motifs.
  4. Grab the long tail and pull it all the way through to the front of the piece, allowing the whip st to rest flush against the top edge of the motifs.
  5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 across, inserting the hook through both motifs from front to back in the next st to the left, and pulling the yarn through to the front.
  6. When the next corner is reached, if there are no more subsequent sides to join, you can weave the excess tail, cutting it down if necessary.
  7. If there are more sides to join, do so, then cut yarn shorter if needed and weave in.
  8. Important: Do not pull yarn tail to tighten whip sts. I prefer to let the whip sts rest flush and snug against the joined edge. Then when you open the motifs flat, you have a cute sewn edge with nice little stitches, giving a very cozy (but not messy) handmade look.

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VIDEO: Whip Stitch Join for Hexagons

Join No. 4: Continuous FBJ for Hexagons

Crochet Flat Braid Join is a gorgeous way to join squares – check out my continuous FBJ for squares – why not use it for hexagon motifs too? Follow the videos below and you’ll be flat braid joining your hexagon motifs in no time!

This might be my favorite of the joins I show today. I love flat braid join so much! This is a continuous join also, so it follows the path shown above. I use my PLT Join on a chain stitch for making the actual joining maneuver, and that is what creates the “braided” look.

FBJ using a PLT join makes the chain loops look twisted together. So fancy! And yet not “too much” – it gives just the right amount of fanciness without overpowering.

Here is how CFBJ for hexagons looks as a work in progress:

Related Links

VIDEO: Continuous FBJ for Hexagons, PART 1

VIDEO: Continuous FBJ for Hexagons, PART 2

There you have it! 4 joining video tutorials for hexagon motifs.

What’s next for hexie joins???

My next hexie joining mission is to write up the hexie version of my famous Celtic Lace Join. Y’all seem to really love that join! Here’s a pic to refresh your memory:

And if you have a stack of squares, you can get started on it right away! Otherwise, your hexie stack will have to wait for me to write it up. I’ll let you know when it’s done.

Happy crafting,

Rachele C.

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