2024 VVCAL
Published on July 19, 2024

2024 VVCAL: Week 18 Instructions – 3 Ways to Join Hexagon Motifs (US and UK Terms)

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 18 of the 2024 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here, and I can’t wait to start joining. There is only 1 post this week, with all of the joining options.

Quick Links to Each Week: 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15/16/17/18/19/20

PDF Version

2024 VVCAL PDF – My Online Shop // Etsy // Ravelry

  • 36 hexies to mix and match
  • 3 Joining methods
  • Wide Lace Border
  • US and UK Terms included

Of course I have also created a value bundle for you – 2022 and 2024 VVCALs US and UK Terms (4 PDFs) – Available on Etsy.

What to Expect Today

  • 1 blog post: Today’s post includes all layouts, joining options. Scroll down to find your option!
  • Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, and some simple photos

Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles

Layouts

Scheepjes Catona 10g Colour Pack – Layout

Note: This is the updated version as there is a slight error in the PDF version. In the PDF version, there is an extra 241 color hexagon, and the 105 color hexagon is omitted. This version below is correct.

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1 x Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed 10g Colour Pack – Layout

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2 x Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed 10g Colour Packs – Layout

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Scheepjes Catona Metropolis 10g Colour Pack – Layout

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Scheepjes Catona Terrazzo 10g Colour Pack – Layout

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2024 VVCAL Spring Version Made with Scheepjes Catona OR

2024 VVCAL Spring Version Made with Scheepjes Scrumptious

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Catona Key:

  • A: 205
  • B: 385
  • C: 403
  • D: 413
  • E: 518
  • F: 524

Scrumptious Key:

  • A: 307
  • B: 309
  • C: 312
  • D: 323
  • E: 325
  • F: 332

Joining Methods (US Terms)

There are 3 joining methods recommended for the 2024 VVCAL Hexies. Scroll down for all of the patterns.

  • Official Join – Celtic Lace Mini Join for Hexagons
  • Official Join – SC JAYG with PLT Join for Hexagons
  • Official Join – Celtic Lace Mini II Join for Hexagons

Prepare for Joining

Use layouts from beginning to lay your motifs out, ready to join using my either my Single Crochet with PLT Join, Celtic Lace Mini or Celtic Lace Mini II Join as you go for Hexagons, depending on the demo you are working. You can sub in any join, but adjust yarn quantity as necessary.

The border is written for any size blanket, so you can also use any join you like, or you can add width to the hexies by, for example, edging them with dc stitches. These are options for you. I have not edged my motifs for this VVCAL.

Stitch Guide (US Terms)

Scroll down for UK Terms

  • 2dccl 2dc cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • beg beginning
  • beg dc (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc
  • chN chain N number of times
  • dc double crochet
  • lp loop
  • MR make ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
  • rep repeat
  • rnd round
  • sc single crochet
  • sp space (chain space)
  • ss slip stitch
  • st stitch
  • yoh yarn over hook

Single Crochet with PLT Join

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This join is worked on the final round of the hexagon motifs. It is a perfect join if you don’t have a lot of extra solid color for the join and border, because you won’t need any additional yarn to join. The motifs butt up against each other completely, with no joining yarn in between, as shown in the sample at the left. Joining demo is from my Geometric Lace Blanket which has the same join.

If you have worked your motifs completely, simply undo the final round as many sides as you need to join, plus 1. For example, if you are joining 2 sides, undo 3 full sides of your final round, then join 2 sides, and then finish the motif. Join motifs in the order that they are shown numbered in the schematic below. Note the first motif is worked complete without joining.

Joining Schematic

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Key:

  • Green Circle = Start/End of final round
  • Blue Circle = First corner of joining side
  • Blue Line = Joining side
  • Purple Circle = Second, third, or fourth corner of joining side
  • Red Circle = Final corner of joining side
  • H1/2/3 = Half Hexagon Motifs
  • Orange Circle = Start of Half Hexagon
  • Maroon Circle = End of Half Hexagon

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Special Stitches

PLT Pull Loop Through: Release lp from hook, insert hook into corresponding adjacent st on completed motif, grab lp, Pull Loop Through the st to the front of the work. Do not slip st or chain. Simply carry on with the next st as normal.

Join as you go Instructions

Note: As shown in Layout Schematic, the amount of hexies going across making a zig-zag formation will vary. The Joining Schematic only shows 5 hexagons across. This is for demonstration purposes only. All Hexagon Motifs will be joined in the layout as shown in the Layout Schematic for the demo you are following.

Note that the final stitch count on all motifs is the same, but the placement of the single crochet stitches varies depending on the motif. Therefore, the joining instructions for the final round are written here as simply sc across, but you will need to put your sc stitches where they should go for the particular motif you are working on.

Motif 1 Work complete, without any joining.

Motifs 2-6 Join as you go on final round as follows: (green circle) 3sc in corner, 11sc, (blue circle) 2sc in corner, PLT in corner sc of completed adjacent motif, 1sc in same sp on motif in progress, PLT in corresponding adjacent st on completed motif, (blue line) (1sc, PLT) 11 times, (red circle) 1sc in corner on motif in progress, PLT, 2sc in same corner on motif in progress, (11sc, 3sc in corner) 4 times omitting final 3sc, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [1 side joined]

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Motif 7 Join as you go on final round as follows: (green circle) 3sc in corner, 11sc, (blue circle) 2sc in corner, PLT in corner sc of completed adjacent motif, 1sc in same corner on motif in progress, PLT in corresponding adjacent st on completed motif, * (blue line) (1sc, PLT) 11 times, (purple circle) 1sc in corner, PLT in corresponding st on Motif 3, 1sc in same corner, PLT in corner sc of adjacent corner on Motif 2, 1sc in same corner, PLT in next st on Motif 2, rep from * 2 times, (blue line) (1sc, PLT) 11 times, (red circle) 1sc in corner on motif in progress, PLT, 2sc in same corner on motif in progress, 11sc, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [4 sides joined]

Motif 8 Work as for Motif 7, but omit 1 of the purple circle corners as seen in Joining Schematic. [3 sides joined]

Motif 9 Work as for Motif 7. [4 sides joined]

Motif 10 Work as for Motif 7, but omit 2 of the purple circle corners as seen in Joining Schematic. [2 sides joined]

Join remaining motifs in this manner, until all 232 Hexagon Motifs are joined according to the Layout Schematic.

Join all Half Hexagon Motifs on final row in this manner:

Final row, H1 (as shown on Joining Schematic) (Orange circle)2sc in corner, 11sc, (blue circle) 2sc in corner, PLT, 1sc in same corner, PLT, as with previous motifs on blanket body: join next side, work purple circle corner, and join next side, (maroon circle) (1sc, PLT) 2 times in final sp, cut yarn.

Final row, H2 (Orange circle) (1sc, PLT) 2 times in first sp, (join side, work purple circle corner) 2 times, join side, (maroon circle) (1sc, PLT) 2 times in final sp, cut yarn.

Final row, H3 (Orange circle) (1sc, PLT) 2 times in first corner, join side, work purple circle corner, join side, work red circle corner, work next side plain, 2sc in final corner, cut yarn.

Now it is time to fill in the triangle gaps at the top and bottom of your blanket.

Fill the Triangle Gaps

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The top and bottom edge of your blanket is a zig-zag making triangle gaps that should be filled to make a squared-off edge.

Triangle Gap A

Row 1 With RS facing, join background yarn with ss in corner sc of the motif at the right-hand side of the gap, 1sc in next 2 sts, 1hdc, 11dc, sk4, 11dc, 1hdc, 2sc, turn. [22 dc, 2 hdc, 4 sc]

Row 2 Ss in first 3 sts, 2sc, 1hdc, 7dc, sk2, 7dc, 1hdc, 2sc, turn. [14 dc, 2 hdc, 4 sc]

Row 3 Ss in first 3 sts, 2sc, 1hdc, 3dc, sk2, 3dc, 1hdc, 2sc, turn. [6 dc, 2 hdc, 4 sc]

Row 4 Ss in first 3 sts, 2sc, sk2, 2sc, cut yarn and weave ends.

Triangle Gap B

Row 1 With RS facing, join background yarn with ss in right-most corner st of motif, beg dc in same st, sk1, 11dc, 1hdc, 2sc, turn. [12 dc, 1 hdc, 2 sc]

Row 2 Ss in first 3 sts, 2sc, 1hdc, 7dc, sk1, 1dc, turn. [8 dc, 1 hdc, 2 sc]

Row 3 Beg dc in first st, sk2, 3dc, 1hdc, 2sc, turn. [4 dc, 1 hdc, 2 sc]

Row 4 Ss in first 3 sts, 2sc, sk1, 1sc, cut yarn and weave ends.

Triangle Gap C

Row 1 With RS facing, join background yarn with ss in right-most corner st of motif, 1sc in next 2 sts, 1hdc, 11dc, sk1, 1dc, turn. [12 dc, 1 hdc, 2 sc]

Row 2 Beg dc in first st, sk1, 7dc, 1hdc, 2sc, turn. [8 dc, 1 hdc, 2 sc]

Row 3 Ss in first 3 sts, 2sc, 1hdc, 3dc, sk1, 1dc, turn. [4 dc, 1 hdc, 2 sc]

Row 4 1sc, sk1, 2sc, cut yarn and weave ends.

Fill all triangle gaps until all sides of the blanket are squared off.

Single Crochet Border Foundation Round

Make sc border around the blanket as follows, before continuing to the border section.

SC Border Round: Join background yarn with ss in corner sc, [3sc in corner st, 1sc evenly in all sts across to next corner] 4 times, ss in first sc. Double check that opposing sides have an equal amount of sts and adjust as necessary.

Celtic Lace Mini Join for Hexagons

Pictured below is the original Celtic Lace Join for Hexagons from the 2022 VVCAL. This join omits round 3 of the Celtic Lace Join, but is otherwise virtually the same except for a slight change on the sides of the motifs.

For this method, we will join the full hexagons 1 by 1 in rows, moving from top to bottom of the blanket. Half hexagons will be joined onto the blanket body after all full hexagons are joined together.

First Full Hexagon Motif

Rnd 1 Join background yarn with ss in corner st, [3sc in corner st, 13sc] 6 times, ss in first sc. [96 sc]

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Rnd 2 Beg dc in corner st, * ch1, 1dc in same st, sk1, [(2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next st, sk3] 3 times, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next st, 1dc in corner st, rep from * 5 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [108 dc, 30 sp]

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Rnd 3 * (1sc, ch5, 1sc) in corner sp, [ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp] 4 times, ch3, rep from * 5 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave ends. [36 sc, 36 sp]

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Second Full Hexagon Motif

Rnds 1-2 Work as for First Motif.

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Rnd 3 (1sc, ch5, 1sc) in corner sp, ch3, sk3, 1sc, [ch3, sk4, 1sc] 3 times, ch3, 1sc in corner sp, ch2, PLT in ch-5 corner sp of adjacent completed motif, ch3, 1sc in same corner sp on motif in progress, ch3, sk3, [1sc, ch1, PLT in corresponding ch-3 sp on adjacent motif, ch2, sk4] 3 times, 1sc, ch3, 1sc in corner sp, ch2, PLT in ch-5 corner sp on adjacent completed motif, ch3, 1sc in same corner sp, work rem 4 sides plain without joining, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave ends.

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Work remaining full hexagons of the top row as for second motif.

First Motif of next row

Rnds 1-3 Work as for Second Motif.

Second Motif of row

Rnds 1-2 Work as before.

Rnd 3 (1sc, ch5, 1sc) in corner sp, ch3, sk3, 1sc, [ch3, sk4, 1sc] 3 times, ch3, 1sc in corner sp, ch2, PLT in ch-5 corner sp of adjacent completed motif, ch3, 1sc in same corner sp on motif in progress, ch3, sk3, [1sc, ch1, PLT in corresponding ch-3 sp on adjacent motif, ch2, sk4] 3 times, 1sc, ch3, 1sc in corner sp, ch2, join to 2 previously joined ch-sps as follows: remove lp from hook, insert hook front to back through left-hand corner sp and back to front through right-hand corner sp, PLT so that the PLT lp goes through both corner sps, ch3, 1sc in same corner sp, join next side as before, join next corner as for previous corner, join next side as before, join next corner with PLT in adjacent corner sp, work rem 2 sides plain without joining, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave ends.

With these techniques, you can join all remaining hexagons to make blanket body. Next, we will join the half hexies onto the blanket body. Joining method will be abbreviated in the instruction, because the same techniques as above are used.

Join the Half Hexie Motifs onto the Blanket Body

The first 2 rows on every half hexagon are the same, and the 3rd row is the joining row, just as for the full hexagons.

Row 1 (RS) Join yarn with ss in first st, 2sc in same st, [1sc in all sts across to next corner, 3sc in corner st] 3 times omt final sc, turn. [49 sc]

Row 2 Beg dc in first st, * ch1, 1dc in same st, sk1, [(2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next st, sk3] 3 times, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next st, 1dc in corner st, rep from * 2 times, ch1, 1dc in same st, turn. [56 dc, 31 sp]

There are 3 different situations you will encounter when joining your half hexies. Either you are joining the first 2 sides only, the second 2 sides only, or you are joining all 3 sides, depending on where the motif is located in the blanket schematic. The “raw” edge is not joined. This edge will be part of the outside border of your blanket.

Joining the first 2 sides only:

With RS still facing, join yarn with ss in first sp, 1sc in same sp, ch2, PLT in corresponding ch-5 sp on adjacent motif, join side as before, join corner as before, join second side, join next corner, work final side plain without joining, finishing with (1sc, ch5, 1sc) in final sp, cut yarn and weave ends. [20 sc, 19 sp]

Joining the second 2 sides only:

Join yarn with ss in first sp, (1sc, ch5, 1sc) in same sp, work across first side as before, join next corner, join next side, join next corner, join next side, join final corner, cut yarn and weave ends.

Joining all 3 sides:

Join yarn with ss in first st, [join corner, join side] 3 times, join final corner, cut yarn and weave ends.

Now it is time to fill in the triangle gaps at the top and bottom of your blanket.

Fill the Triangle Gaps

The top and bottom edge of your blanket is a zig-zag making triangle gaps that should be filled to make a squared-off edge. For Rows 1-5, use the remnants from a color that is in the “family” of the position of the triangle gap in the schematic.

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Triangle Gap A

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Row 1 (RS) Using remnant as instructed, MR, beg dc, [ch3, 1sc] 3 times omt final sc, 1dc, turn. [2 dc, 2 sc, 3 sp]

Row 2 1sc in first st, [ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp] 3 times, ch3, 1sc in final st, turn. [5 sc, 4 sp]

Row 3 Beg dc in first st, [ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp] 2 times, ch3, (1sc, ch3, 1sc) in next sc, [ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp] 2 times, ch3, 1dc in final st, turn. [2 dc, 6 sc, 7 sp]

Row 4 Beg dc in first st, [ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp] 4 times, ch3, 1sc in same st, [ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp] 3 times, ch3, 1dc in final st, turn. [2 dc, 8 sc, 9 sp]

Row 5 2sc in first st, [2sc in next ch-sp, 1sc in next sc] 3 times, 2sc in next ch-sp, 3sc in next ch-sp, [2sc in next ch-sp, 1sc in next sc] 3 times, 2sc in next ch-sp, 2sc in final st, cut yarn and weave ends. [29 sc]

Row 6 With RS still facing, join background yarn with ss in first st, 2sc in same st, 13sc, 3sc in next st, 13sc, 2sc in final st, turn. [33 sc]

Row 7 Beg dc in first st, * ch1, 1dc in same st, sk1, [(2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next st, sk3] 3 times, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next st, 1dc in corner st, rep from * 1 time, ch1, 1dc in same st, turn. [38 dc, 11 sp]

Row 8 With RS still facing, join yarn with ss in first sp, [join corner, join side] 2 times, join corner, cut yarn and weave ends. [14 sc, 13 sp]

Triangle Gap B

Row 1 (RS) Using remnant as instructed, MR, beg dc, ch1, 1sc, ch3, 1dc, turn. [2 dc, 1 sc, 2 sp]

Row 2 1sc in first st, ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp, ch3, 1sc in final st, turn. [3 sc, 2 sp]

Row 3 Beg dc in first st, ch1, 1sc in same st, [ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp] 2 times, ch3, 1dc in final st, turn. [2 dc, 3 sc, 4 sp]

Row 4 Beg dc in first st, [ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp] 4 times, ch1, 1dc in same st, turn. [2dc, 4 sc, 5 sp]

Row 5 2sc in first 2 sps, [1sc in next sc, 2sc in next ch-sp] 3 times, 2sc in final st, cut yarn and weave ends. [15 sc]

Row 6 With RS still facing, join background yarn with ss in first st, 2sc in same st, 13sc, 2sc in final st, turn. [17 sc]

Row 7 Beg dc in first st, * ch1, 1dc in same st, sk1, [(2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next st, sk3] 3 times, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next st, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in final st, turn. [20 dc, 6 sp]

Row 8 With RS still facing, join yarn with ss in first sp, join corner, join side, join corner, cut yarn and weave ends. [8 sc, 7 sp]

Triangle Gap C

Row 1 (RS) Using remnant as instructed, MR, beg dc, ch3, 1sc, ch1, 1dc, turn. [2 dc, 1 sc, 2 sp]

Row 2 1sc in first st, ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp, ch3, 1sc in final st, turn. [3 sc, 2 sp]

Row 3 Beg dc in first st, [ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp] 2 times, ch3, (1sc, ch1, 1dc) in final st, turn. [2 dc, 3 sc, 4 sp]

Row 4 Beg dc in first st, ch1, 1sc in same st, [ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp] 3 times, ch3, 1dc in final st, turn. [2dc, 4 sc, 5 sp]

Row 5 2sc in first st, [2sc in next ch-sp, 1sc in next sc] 3 times, 2sc in next 2 ch-sps, cut yarn and weave ends. [15 sc]

Rows 6-8 Work as for Triangle Gap B.

Fill all triangle gaps until all sides of the blanket are squared off.

Single Crochet Border Foundation Round

Make an sc border around the blanket as follows, before continuing to the border section.

On the SC Border Round, you will place sc sts evenly across each edge. Here is a guide to how I placed the sc sts.

  • 2 sides with Triangle Gaps: Place 2sc in each ch-sp, including around dc sts, treating them as ch-sps
  • 2 sides with Half Hexagons: Place 2sc in all ch-sps across triangle gaps at corners and half hexies, place 3sc in the ch-sps of the full hexagon sides

SC Border Round:

Join background yarn with ss in corner sc, [3sc in corner st, 1sc in all sts evenly across to next corner] 4 times, ss in first sc. Double check that opposing sides have an equal amount of sts and adjust as necessary.

Celtic Lace Mini II Join for Hexagons

Celtic Lace Mini II for Hexagons is worked exactly as for Celtic Lace Mini for Hexagons, but instead of making (2dc, ch1, 2dc) on the sides of the hexagons, you will make (2dccl, ch1, 2dccl). Substituting the 2dccl instead of the 2dc makes a more flowery looking join. Here is an example as shown for squares, but the difference in the joins is illustrated all the same. Mini is on the left, and Mini II is on the right.

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Joining Methods (UK Terms)

There are 3 joining methods recommended for the 2024 VVCAL Hexies. Scroll down for all of the patterns.

  • Official Join – Celtic Lace Mini Join for Hexagons
  • Official Join – DC JAYG with PLT Join for Hexagons
  • Official Join – Celtic Lace Mini II Join for Hexagons

Prepare for Joining

Use layouts from beginning to lay your motifs out, ready to join using my either my Double Crochet with PLT Join, Celtic Lace Mini or Celtic Lace Mini II Join as you go for Hexagons, depending on the demo you are working. You can sub in any join, but adjust yarn quantity as necessary.

The border is written for any size blanket, so you can also use any join you like, or you can add width to the hexies by, for example, edging them with dc stitches. These are options for you. I have not edged my motifs for this VVCAL.

Stitch Guide (UK Terms)

  • 2trcl 2tr cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • beg beginning
  • beg tr (dc, ch1) – counts as 1 tr
  • chN chain N number of times
  • dc double crochet
  • lp loop
  • MR make ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
  • rep repeat
  • rnd round
  • sp space (chain space)
  • ss slip stitch
  • st stitch
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

Double Crochet with PLT Join

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This join is worked on the final round of the hexagon motifs. It is a perfect join if you don’t have a lot of extra solid color for the join and border, because you won’t need any additional yarn to join. The motifs butt up against each other completely, with no joining yarn in between, as shown in the sample at the left. Joining demo is from my Geometric Lace Blanket which has the same join.

If you have worked your motifs completely, simply undo the final round as many sides as you need to join, plus 1. For example, if you are joining 2 sides, undo 3 full sides of your final round, then join 2 sides, and then finish the motif. Join motifs in the order that they are shown numbered in the schematic below. Note the first motif is worked complete without joining.

Joining Schematic

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Key:

  • Green Circle = Start/End of final round
  • Blue Circle = First corner of joining side
  • Blue Line = Joining side
  • Purple Circle = Second, third, or fourth corner of joining side
  • Red Circle = Final corner of joining side
  • H1/2/3 = Half Hexagon Motifs
  • Orange Circle = Start of Half Hexagon
  • Maroon Circle = End of Half Hexagon

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Special Stitches

PLT Pull Loop Through: Release lp from hook, insert hook into corresponding adjacent st on completed motif, grab lp, Pull Loop Through the st to the front of the work. Do not slip st or chain. Simply carry on with the next st as normal.

Join as you go Instructions

Note: As shown in Layout Schematic, the amount of hexies going across making a zig-zag formation will vary. The Joining Schematic only shows 5 hexagons across. This is for demonstration purposes only. All Hexagon Motifs will be joined in the layout as shown in the Layout Schematic for the demo you are following.

Note that the final stitch count on all motifs is the same, but the placement of the single crochet stitches varies depending on the motif. Therefore, the joining instructions for the final round are written here as simply dc across, but you will need to put your dc stitches where they should go for the particular motif you are working on.

Motif 1 Work complete, without any joining.

Motifs 2-6 Join as you go on final round as follows: (green circle) 3dc in corner, 11dc, (blue circle) 2dc in corner, PLT in corner dc of completed adjacent motif, 1dc in same sp on motif in progress, PLT in corresponding adjacent st on completed motif, (blue line) (1dc, PLT) 11 times, (red circle) 1dc in corner on motif in progress, PLT, 2dc in same corner on motif in progress, (11dc, 3dc in corner) 4 times omitting final 3dc, ss in first dc, cut yarn. [1 side joined]

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Motif 7 Join as you go on final round as follows: (green circle) 3dc in corner, 11dc, (blue circle) 2dc in corner, PLT in corner dc of completed adjacent motif, 1dc in same corner on motif in progress, PLT in corresponding adjacent st on completed motif, * (blue line) (1dc, PLT) 11 times, (purple circle) 1dc in corner, PLT in corresponding st on Motif 3, 1dc in same corner, PLT in corner dc of adjacent corner on Motif 2, 1dc in same corner, PLT in next st on Motif 2, rep from * 2 times, (blue line) (1dc, PLT) 11 times, (red circle) 1dc in corner on motif in progress, PLT, 2dc in same corner on motif in progress, 11dc, ss in first dc, cut yarn. [4 sides joined]

Motif 8 Work as for Motif 7, but omit 1 of the purple circle corners as seen in Joining Schematic. [3 sides joined]

Motif 9 Work as for Motif 7. [4 sides joined]

Motif 10 Work as for Motif 7, but omit 2 of the purple circle corners as seen in Joining Schematic. [2 sides joined]

Join remaining motifs in this manner, until all 232 Hexagon Motifs are joined according to the Layout Schematic.

Join all Half Hexagon Motifs on final row in this manner:

Final row, H1 (as shown on Joining Schematic) (Orange circle) 2dc in corner, 11dc, (blue circle) 2dc in corner, PLT, 1dc in same corner, PLT, as with previous motifs on blanket body: join next side, work purple circle corner, and join next side, (maroon circle) (1dc, PLT) 2 times in final sp, cut yarn.

Final row, H2 (Orange circle) (1dc, PLT) 2 times in first sp, (join side, work purple circle corner) 2 times, join side, (maroon circle) (1dc, PLT) 2 times in final sp, cut yarn.

Final row, H3 (Orange circle) (1dc, PLT) 2 times in first corner, join side, work purple circle corner, join side, work red circle corner, work next side plain, 2dc in final corner, cut yarn.

Now it is time to fill in the triangle gaps at the top and bottom of your blanket.

Fill the Triangle Gaps

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The top and bottom edge of your blanket is a zig-zag making triangle gaps that should be filled to make a squared-off edge.

Triangle Gap A

Row 1 With RS facing, join background yarn with ss in corner dc of the motif at the right-hand side of the gap, 1dc in next 2 sts, 1htr, 11tr, sk4, 11tr, 1htr, 2dc, turn. [22 tr, 2 htr, 4 dc]

Row 2 Ss in first 3 sts, 2dc, 1htr, 7tr, sk2, 7tr, 1htr, 2dc, turn. [14 tr, 2 htr, 4 dc]

Row 3 Ss in first 3 sts, 2dc, 1htr, 3tr, sk2, 3tr, 1htr, 2dc, turn. [6 tr, 2 htr, 4 dc]

Row 4 Ss in first 3 sts, 2dc, sk2, 2dc, cut yarn and weave ends.

Triangle Gap B

Row 1 With RS facing, join background yarn with ss in right-most corner st of motif, beg tr in same st, sk1, 11tr, 1htr, 2tr, turn. [12 tr, 1 htr, 2 dc]

Row 2 Ss in first 3 sts, 2dc, 1htr, 7tr, sk1, 1tr, turn. [8 tr, 1 htr, 2 dc]

Row 3 Beg tr in first st, sk2, 3tr, 1htr, 2dc, turn. [4 tr, 1 htr, 2 dc]

Row 4 Ss in first 3 sts, 2dc, sk1, 1dc, cut yarn and weave ends.

Triangle Gap C

Row 1 With RS facing, join background yarn with ss in right-most corner st of motif, 1dc in next 2 sts, 1htr, 11tr, sk1, 1tr, turn. [12 tr, 1 htr, 2 dc]

Row 2 Beg tr in first st, sk1, 7tr, 1htr, 2dc, turn. [8 tr, 1 htr, 2 dc]

Row 3 Ss in first 3 sts, 2dc, 1htr, 3tr, sk1, 1tr, turn. [4 tr, 1 htr, 2 dc]

Row 4 1dc, sk1, 2dc, cut yarn and weave ends.

Fill all triangle gaps until all sides of the blanket are squared off.

Double Crochet Border Foundation Round

Make dc border around the blanket as follows, before continuing to the border section.

DC Border Round: Join background yarn with ss in corner dc, [3dc in corner st, 1dc evenly in all sts across to next corner] 4 times, ss in first dc. Double check that opposing sides have an equal amount of sts and adjust as necessary.

Celtic Lace Mini Join for Hexagons

Pictured below is the original Celtic Lace Join for Hexagons from the 2022 VVCAL. This join omits round 3 of the Celtic Lace Join, but is otherwise virtually the same except for a slight change on the sides of the motifs.

For this method, we will join the full hexagons 1 by 1 in rows, moving from top to bottom of the blanket. Half hexagons will be joined onto the blanket body after all full hexagons are joined together.

First Full Hexagon Motif

Rnd 1 Join background yarn with ss in corner st, [3dc in corner st, 13dc] 6 times, ss in first dc. [96 dc]

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Rnd 2 Beg tr in corner st, * ch1, 1tr in same st, sk1, [(2tr, ch1, 2tr) in next st, sk3] 3 times, (2tr, ch1, 2tr) in next st, 1tr in corner st, rep from * 5 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [108 tr, 30 sp]

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Rnd 3 * (1dc, ch5, 1dc) in corner sp, [ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp] 4 times, ch3, rep from * 5 times, ss in first dc, cut yarn and weave ends. [36 dc, 36 sp]

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Second Full Hexagon Motif

Rnds 1-2 Work as for First Motif.

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Rnd 3 (1dc, ch5, 1dc) in corner sp, ch3, sk3, 1dc, [ch3, sk4, 1dc] 3 times, ch3, 1dc in corner sp, ch2, PLT in ch-5 corner sp of adjacent completed motif, ch3, 1dc in same corner sp on motif in progress, ch3, sk3, [1dc, ch1, PLT in corresponding ch-3 sp on adjacent motif, ch2, sk4] 3 times, 1dc, ch3, 1dc in corner sp, ch2, PLT in ch-5 corner sp on adjacent completed motif, ch3, 1dc in same corner sp, work rem 4 sides plain without joining, ss in first dc, cut yarn and weave ends.

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Work remaining full hexagons of the top row as for second motif.

First Motif of next row

Rnds 1-3 Work as for Second Motif.

Second Motif of row

Rnds 1-2 Work as before.

Rnd 3 (1dc, ch5, 1dc) in corner sp, ch3, sk3, 1dc, [ch3, sk4, 1dc] 3 times, ch3, 1dc in corner sp, ch2, PLT in ch-5 corner sp of adjacent completed motif, ch3, 1dc in same corner sp on motif in progress, ch3, sk3, [1dc, ch1, PLT in corresponding ch-3 sp on adjacent motif, ch2, sk4] 3 times, 1dc, ch3, 1dc in corner sp, ch2, join to 2 previously joined ch-sps as follows: remove lp from hook, insert hook front to back through left-hand corner sp and back to front through right-hand corner sp, PLT so that the PLT lp goes through both corner sps, ch3, 1dc in same corner sp, join next side as before, join next corner as for previous corner, join next side as before, join next corner with PLT in adjacent corner sp, work rem 2 sides plain without joining, ss in first dc, cut yarn and weave ends.

With these techniques, you can join all remaining hexagons to make blanket body. Next, we will join the half hexies onto the blanket body. Joining method will be abbreviated in the instruction, because the same techniques as above are used.

Join the Half Hexie Motifs onto the Blanket Body

The first 2 rows on every half hexagon are the same, and the 3rd row is the joining row, just as for the full hexagons.

Row 1 (RS) Join yarn with ss in first st, 2dc in same st, [1dc in all sts across to next corner, 3dc in corner st] 3 times omt final dc, turn. [49 dc]

Row 2 Beg tr in first st, * ch1, 1tr in same st, sk1, [(2tr, ch1, 2tr) in next st, sk3] 3 times, (2tr, ch1, 2tr) in next st, 1tr in corner st, rep from * 2 times, ch1, 1tr in same st, turn. [56 tr, 31 sp]

There are 3 different situations you will encounter when joining your half hexies. Either you are joining the first 2 sides only, the second 2 sides only, or you are joining all 3 sides, depending on where the motif is located in the blanket schematic. The “raw” edge is not joined. This edge will be part of the outside border of your blanket.

Joining the first 2 sides only:

With RS still facing, join yarn with ss in first sp, 1dc in same sp, ch2, PLT in corresponding ch-5 sp on adjacent motif, join side as before, join corner as before, join second side, join next corner, work final side plain without joining, finishing with (1dc, ch5, 1dc) in final sp, cut yarn and weave ends. [20 dc, 19 sp]

Joining the second 2 sides only:

Join yarn with ss in first sp, (1dc, ch5, 1dc) in same sp, work across first side as before, join next corner, join next side, join next corner, join next side, join final corner, cut yarn and weave ends.

Joining all 3 sides:

Join yarn with ss in first st, [join corner, join side] 3 times, join final corner, cut yarn and weave ends.

Now it is time to fill in the triangle gaps at the top and bottom of your blanket.

Fill the Triangle Gaps

The top and bottom edge of your blanket is a zig-zag making triangle gaps that should be filled to make a squared-off edge. For Rows 1-5, use the remnants from a color that is in the “family” of the position of the triangle gap in the schematic.

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Triangle Gap A

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Row 1 (RS) Using remnant as instructed, MR, beg tr, [ch3, 1dc] 3 times omt final dc, 1tr, turn. [2 tr, 2 dc, 3 sp]

Row 2 1dc in first st, [ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp] 3 times, ch3, 1dc in final st, turn. [5 dc, 4 sp]

Row 3 Beg tr in first st, [ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp] 2 times, ch3, (1dc, ch3, 1dc) in next dc, [ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp] 2 times, ch3, 1tr in final st, turn. [2 tr, 6 dc, 7 sp]

Row 4 Beg tr in first st, [ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp] 4 times, ch3, 1dc in same st, [ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp] 3 times, ch3, 1tr in final st, turn. [2 tr, 8 dc, 9 sp]

Row 5 2dc in first st, [2dc in next ch-sp, 1dc in next dc] 3 times, 2dc in next ch-sp, 3dc in next ch-sp, [2dc in next ch-sp, 1dc in next dc] 3 times, 2dc in next ch-sp, 2dc in final st, cut yarn and weave ends. [29 dc]

Row 6 With RS still facing, join background yarn with ss in first st, 2dc in same st, 13dc, 3dc in next st, 13dc, 2dc in final st, turn. [33 dc]

Row 7 Beg tr in first st, * ch1, 1tr in same st, sk1, [(2tr, ch1, 2tr) in next st, sk3] 3 times, (2tr, ch1, 2tr) in next st, 1tr in corner st, rep from * 1 time, ch1, 1tr in same st, turn. [38 tr, 11 sp]

Row 8 With RS still facing, join yarn with ss in first sp, [join corner, join side] 2 times, join corner, cut yarn and weave ends. [14 dc, 13 sp]

Triangle Gap B

Row 1 (RS) Using remnant as instructed, MR, beg tr, ch1, 1dc, ch3, 1tr, turn. [2 tr, 1 dc, 2 sp]

Row 2 1dc in first st, ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp, ch3, 1dc in final st, turn. [3 dc, 2 sp]

Row 3 Beg tr in first st, ch1, 1dc in same st, [ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp] 2 times, ch3, 1tr in final st, turn. [2 tr, 3 dc, 4 sp]

Row 4 Beg tr in first st, [ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp] 4 times, ch1, 1tr in same st, turn. [2tr, 4 dc, 5 sp]

Row 5 2dc in first 2 sps, [1dc in next dc, 2dc in next ch-sp] 3 times, 2dc in final st, cut yarn and weave ends. [15 dc]

Row 6 With RS still facing, join background yarn with ss in first st, 2dc in same st, 13dc, 2dc in final st, turn. [17 dc]

Row 7 Beg tr in first st, * ch1, 1tr in same st, sk1, [(2tr, ch1, 2tr) in next st, sk3] 3 times, (2tr, ch1, 2tr) in next st, (1tr, ch1, 1tr) in final st, turn. [20 tr, 6 sp]

Row 8 With RS still facing, join yarn with ss in first sp, join corner, join side, join corner, cut yarn and weave ends. [8 dc, 7 sp]

Triangle Gap C

Row 1 (RS) Using remnant as instructed, MR, beg tr, ch3, 1dc, ch1, 1tr, turn. [2 tr, 1 dc, 2 sp]

Row 2 1dc in first st, ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp, ch3, 1dc in final st, turn. [3 dc, 2 sp]

Row 3 Beg tr in first st, [ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp] 2 times, ch3, (1dc, ch1, 1tr) in final st, turn. [2 tr, 3 dc, 4 sp]

Row 4 Beg tr in first st, ch1, 1dc in same st, [ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp] 3 times, ch3, 1tr in final st, turn. [2tr, 4 dc, 5 sp]

Row 5 2dc in first st, [2dc in next ch-sp, 1dc in next sc] 3 times, 2dc in next 2 ch-sps, cut yarn and weave ends. [15 dc]

Rows 6-8 Work as for Triangle Gap B.

Fill all triangle gaps until all sides of the blanket are squared off.

Double Crochet Border Foundation Round

Make a dc border around the blanket as follows, before continuing to the border section.

On the DC Border Round, you will place dc sts evenly across each edge. Here is a guide to how I placed the dc sts.

  • 2 sides with Triangle Gaps: Place 2dc in each ch-sp, including around tr sts, treating them as ch-sps
  • 2 sides with Half Hexagons: Place 2dc in all ch-sps across triangle gaps at corners and half hexies, place 3dc in the ch-sps of the full hexagon sides

DC Border Round:

Join background yarn with ss in corner dc, [3dc in corner st, 1dc in all sts evenly across to next corner] 4 times, ss in first dc. Double check that opposing sides have an equal amount of sts and adjust as necessary.

Celtic Lace Mini II Join for Hexagons

Celtic Lace Mini II for Hexagons is worked exactly as for Celtic Lace Mini for Hexagons, but instead of making (2tr, ch1, 2tr) on the sides of the hexagons, you will make (2trcl, ch1, 2trcl). Substituting the 2trcl instead of the 2tr makes a more flowery looking join. Here is an example as shown for squares, but the difference in the joins is illustrated all the same. Mini is on the left, and Mini II is on the right.

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Rachele C. – The Art of Crochet Blankets

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