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2024 VVCAL: Lily of the Valley Motif

Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 1 of the 2024 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! I love spending this time with the VVCAL community! We are going to have so much fun relaxingly working through these motifs each week.

Attention!

If you have not yet seen the Week 1 Instruction post, please head there first and see the instructions for the version that you are working. Below, you will find the Plain Hexie A Motif pattern, in US, and UK Terms, Chart, Video, and Step by step photos.

Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles

Lily of the Valley Motif

Find the Ravelry Page for this motif here and add your project!


Ode to Flowers: Lily of the Valley

Enjoy a small reflection on one of this week’s featured flowers.

From Florigraphy: An illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers, by Jessica Roux, 2020:

From The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies, by Cicely Mary Barker, 1996:

I highly recommend both of these books is you can get your hands on them! They will change your perspective on flowers with their thoughtful poetry and insights.


Lily of the Valley Motif Pattern

Reference

Scroll for chart and video instruction.

Stitch Guide (US Terms)

Note: 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
  • 4trpc 4 treble popcorn 4tr in st/sp, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back through first tr, grab lp, pull through to front of work to close popcorn
  • beg beginning
  • beg 4trpc beginning 4 treble popcorn (beg tr, 4tr) in st/sp, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back through beg tr, grab lp, pull through to front of work to close popcorn
  • beg dc (1sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc
  • beg tr (1sc, ch2) – counts as 1 tr
  • chN chain N number of times
  • dc double crochet
  • MR make ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
  • sc single crochet
  • sk skip
  • sp space (ch-sp = chain space)
  • ss slip stitch
  • st stitch
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

Written Instructions & Step-by-step Photos (US Terms)

Rnd 1 MR, beg dc, [ch1, 1dc] 11 times, ch1, ss in beg dc. [12 dc, 12 sp]

Rnd 2 [1sc in next ch-sp, 1sc in next st] 12 times, ss in first sc. [24 sc]

Rnd 3 [1sc in next st, ch2, sk1, (2dccl, ch2, 2dccl) in next st, ch2, sk1] 6 times, ss in first sc. [12 2dccl, 6 sc, 18 sp]

Rnd 4 Ss in first ch, 1sc in same ch-sp, [ch4, sk 1 ch-sp, 1sc in next ch-sp, ch4, 1sc in next ch-sp] 6 times omitting final sc, ss in first sc. [12 sc, 12 sp]

Rnd 5 Beg 4trpc in both ch-2 sp and ch-4 sp, treating them as one, [ch2, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) in next ch-sp, ch2, 4trpc in both ch-2 sp and ch-4 sp, treating them as one] 6 times omitting final 4trpc, ss in beg 4trpc. [6 4trpc, 36 dc, 18 sps]

Rnd 6 [1sc in next ch-sp, ch3, sk 1 st, 1sc, ch3, (1sc, ch3, 1sc) in corner sp, ch3, sk 1 st, 1sc, ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp, ch3] 6 times, ss in first sc. [36 sc, 36 sp]

Rnd 7 [2sc in next 2 ch-sps, 3sc in next ch-sp] 12 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave ends. [84 sc]


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
  • 4dtrpc 4 double treble popcorn 4dtr in st/sp, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back through first tr, grab lp, pull through to front of work to close popcorn
  • beg beginning
  • beg 4dtrpc beginning 4 double treble popcorn (beg dtr, 4dtr) in st/sp, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back through beg tr, grab lp, pull through to front of work to close popcorn
  • beg tr (1dc, ch1) – counts as 1 tr
  • beg dtr (1dc, ch2) – counts as 1 dc
  • chN chain N number of times
  • dc double crochet
  • dtr double treble crochet
  • MR make ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
  • sk skip
  • sp space (ch-sp = chain space)
  • ss slip stitch
  • st stitch
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

Written Instructions & Step-by-step Photos (UK Terms)

Rnd 1 MR, beg tr, [ch1, 1tr] 11 times, ch1, ss in beg tr. [12 tr, 12 sp]

Rnd 2 [1dc in next ch-sp, 1dc in next st] 12 times, ss in first dc. [24 dc]

Rnd 3 [1dc in next st, ch2, sk1, (2trcl, ch2, 2trcl) in next st, ch2, sk1] 6 times, ss in first dc. [12 2trcl, 6 dc, 18 sp]

Rnd 4 Ss in first ch, 1dc in same ch-sp, [ch4, sk 1 ch-sp, 1dc in next ch-sp, ch4, 1dc in next ch-sp] 6 times omitting final dc, ss in first dc. [12 dc, 12 sp]

Rnd 5 Beg 4dtrpc in both ch-2 sp and ch-4 sp, treating them as one, [ch2, (3tr, ch1, 3tr) in next ch-sp, ch2, 4dtrpc in both ch-2 sp and ch-4 sp, treating them as one] 6 times omitting final 4dtrpc, ss in beg 4dtrpc. [6 4dtrpc, 36 tr, 18 sps]

Rnd 6 [1dc in next ch-sp, ch3, sk 1 st, 1dc, ch3, (1dc, ch3, 1dc) in corner sp, ch3, sk 1 st, 1dc, ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp, ch3] 6 times, ss in first dc. [36 dc, 36 sp]

Rnd 7 [2dc in next 2 ch-sps, 3dc in next ch-sp] 12 times, ss in first dc, cut yarn and weave ends. [84 dc]


Chart

Note: Chart is meant as a visual guide to the written instruction and might not be able to stand alone due to special stitches.

Video

Note: Video is spoken in US Terms.

Subscribe on YouTube for more videos like this one!


Links to Weekly Instruction Posts

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

Links to Published Hexagon Patterns

  • Plain Hexie A
  • Plain Hexie B
  • Half Hexie A
  • Half Hexie B
  • Marigold
  • Lily of the Valley (You are here!)
  • Daffodil
  • Daisy
  • Sunflower
  • Primrose
  • Violet
  • Dandelion
  • Forget Me Not
  • Lilac
  • Pansy
  • Snowdrop
  • Rose
  • Bluebell
  • Cowslip
  • Jasmine
  • Crocus
  • Hawthorn
  • Wallflower
  • Heather
  • Periwinkle
  • Lavender
  • Poppy
  • Geranium
  • Belladonna
  • Buttercup
  • Snapdragon
  • Myrtle
  • Foxglove
  • Apple Blossom
  • Dahlia
  • Baby’s Breath
  • Orchid
  • Fuchsia

Pin the Lily of the Valley Motif!

Thank you so much for stopping in for Week 1 of the 2024 VVCAL!

You may also enjoy these completed CALs

Happy crafting,

Rachele C.

The Art of Crochet Blankets

Support My Work

You’re supporting by just being here! You can read my blog (Start Here!), like and comment on socials, and message me for a chat. All of this supports my work free of charge!

  • Affiliate links – Shopping through my links supports me at no additional cost to you as I get a small commission through my affiliates. Jimmy Beans Wool // WoolWarehouse // Amazon.com
  • Buy my pattern book – I wrote a super neat crochet blanket pattern book, published under Penguin Random House. You can buy it here!
  • Browse my self-published patterns – I have over a hundred patterns on Etsy and Ravelry
  • Creative Art Blanket Course – Check it out on Podia

Where to Find Me

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2024 VVCAL: Marigold Motif

Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 1 of the 2024 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! I love spending this time with the VVCAL community! We are going to have so much fun relaxingly working through these motifs each week.

Attention!

If you have not yet seen the Week 1 Instruction post, please head there first and see the instructions for the version that you are working. Below, you will find the Plain Hexie A Motif pattern, in US, and UK Terms, Chart, Video, and Step by step photos.

Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles

Marigold Motif

Find the Ravelry Page for this motif here and add your project!


Ode to Flowers: Marigold

Enjoy a small reflection on one of this week’s featured flowers.

From Florigraphy: An illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers, by Jessica Roux, 2020:

From The Language of Flowers: The Floral Offering, a Token of Affection and Esteem, Comprising the Language and Poetry of Flowers (A Scholar Select), by Henrietta Dumont, 1851:

I highly recommend both of these books if you can get your hands on them! I found mine second-hand. They will change your perspective on flowers with their thoughtful poetry and insights.


Marigold Motif Pattern

Reference

Scroll for chart and video instruction.

Stitch Guide (US Terms)

Note: 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
  • 3dccl 3dc cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yoh, draw yarn through 4 lps
  • beg beginning
  • beg 2dccl (beg dc, dc) in st/sp indicated – when joining rnd, ss into full dc st – counts as 1 2dccl
  • beg 3dccl (beg dc, 2dccl) in same st/sp – counts as 1 3dccl
  • beg dc (1sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc
  • beg tr (1sc, ch2) – counts as 1 tr
  • chN chain N number of times
  • dc double crochet
  • MR make ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
  • sc single crochet
  • sp space (ch-sp = chain space)
  • ss slip stitch
  • st stitch
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

Written Instructions & Step-by-step Photos (US Terms)

Rnd 1 MR, beg tr, [ch1. 1tr] 17 times, ch1, ss in beg tr. [18 tr, 18 sp]

Rnd 2 Beg 2dccl, [ch2, 2dccl] 17 times, ch2, ss in beg 2dccl. [18 2dccl, 18 sp]

Rnd 3 Beg 3dccl, [ch3, 3dccl] 17 times, ch3, ss in beg 3dccl. [18 3dccl, 18 sps]

Rnd 4 Beg dc in first ch-sp, [2dc in same sp, 1dc in next st, 3dc in next ch-sp, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch-sp, 1dc in next ch-sp] 6 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [66 dc, 6 sp]

Rnd 5 [8sc, 3sc in corner sp, 3sc] 6 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave ends. [84 sc]


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
  • 3trcl 3tr cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yoh, draw yarn through 4 lps
  • beg beginning
  • beg 2trcl (beg tr, 1tr) in st/sp indicated – when joining rnd, ss into full tr st
  • beg 3trcl (beg tr, 2trcl) in same st/sp – counts as 1 3trcl
  • beg tr (1dc, ch1) – counts as 1 tr
  • beg dtr (1dc, ch2) – counts as 1 dtr
  • chN chain N number of times
  • dc double crochet
  • dtr double treble crochet
  • MR make ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
  • sp space (ch-sp = chain space)
  • ss slip stitch
  • st stitch
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

Written Instructions & Step-by-step Photos (UK Terms)

Rnd 1 MR, beg dtr, [ch1. 1dtr] 17 times, ch1, ss in beg dtr. [18 dtr, 18 sp]

Rnd 2 Beg 2trcl, [ch2, 2trcl] 17 times, ch2, ss in beg 2trcl. [18 2trcl, 18 sp]

Rnd 3 Beg 3trcl, [ch3, 3trcl] 17 times, ch3, ss in beg 3trcl. [18 3trcl, 18 sps]

Rnd 4 Beg tr in first ch-sp, [2tr in same sp, 1tr in next st, 3tr in next ch-sp, (2tr, ch1, 2tr) in next ch-sp, 1tr in next ch-sp] 6 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [66 tr, 6 sp]

Rnd 5 [8dc, 3dc in corner sp, 3dc] 6 times, ss in first dc, cut yarn and weave ends. [84 dc]


Chart

Note: Chart is meant as a visual guide to the written instruction and might not be able to stand alone due to special stitches.

Video

Note: Video is spoken in US Terms.

Subscribe on YouTube for more videos like this one!


Links to Weekly Instruction Posts

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

Links to Published Hexagon Patterns

  • Plain Hexie A
  • Plain Hexie B
  • Half Hexie A
  • Half Hexie B
  • Marigold (You are here!)
  • Lily of the Valley
  • Daffodil
  • Daisy
  • Sunflower
  • Primrose
  • Violet
  • Dandelion
  • Forget Me Not
  • Lilac
  • Pansy
  • Snowdrop
  • Rose
  • Bluebell
  • Cowslip
  • Jasmine
  • Crocus
  • Hawthorn
  • Wallflower
  • Heather
  • Periwinkle
  • Lavender
  • Poppy
  • Geranium
  • Belladonna
  • Buttercup
  • Snapdragon
  • Myrtle
  • Foxglove
  • Apple Blossom
  • Dahlia
  • Baby’s Breath
  • Orchid
  • Fuchsia

Pin the Marigold Motif!

Thank you so much for stopping in for Week 1 of the 2024 VVCAL!

You may also enjoy these completed CALs

Happy crafting,

Rachele C.

The Art of Crochet Blankets

Support My Work

You’re supporting by just being here! You can read my blog (Start Here!), like and comment on socials, and message me for a chat. All of this supports my work free of charge!

  • Affiliate links – Shopping through my links supports me at no additional cost to you as I get a small commission through my affiliates. Jimmy Beans Wool // WoolWarehouse // Amazon.com
  • Buy my pattern book – I wrote a super neat crochet blanket pattern book, published under Penguin Random House. You can buy it here!
  • Browse my self-published patterns – I have over a hundred patterns on Etsy and Ravelry
  • Creative Art Blanket Course – Check it out on Podia

Where to Find Me

Most Popular Free Crochet Patterns

2024 VVCAL: Plain Hexie B

Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 1 of the 2024 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! I love spending this time with the VVCAL community! We are going to have so much fun relaxingly working through these motifs each week.

Attention!

If you have not yet seen the Week 1 Instruction post, please head there first and see the instructions for the version that you are working. Below, you will find the Plain Hexie A Motif pattern, in US, and UK Terms, Chart, Video, and Step by step photos.

Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles

Plain Hexie B Pattern

Find the Ravelry Page for this motif here and add your project!

Reference

Scroll for chart and video instruction.

Stitch Guide (US Terms)

Note: 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 2dccl (beg dc, dc) in st/sp indicated – when joining rnd, ss into full dc st
  • 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
  • sc single crochet
  • sp space (ch-sp = chain space)
  • ss slip stitch
  • st stitch
  • yoh yarn over hook

Written Instructions & Step-by-step Photos (US Terms)

Rnd 1 MR, beg 2dccl, [ch2, 2dccl] 5 times, ch2, ss in beg 2dccl. [6 2dccl, 6 sps]

Rnd 2 Ss in first ch of ch-sp, beg dc in ch-sp, [ch1, 2dc in same ch-sp, ch1, 2dc in next ch-sp] 6 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [24 dc, 12 sps]

Rnd 3 Beg dc in ch-sp, * ch1, 2dc in same ch-sp, [ch1, 2dc in next ch-sp] twice, rep from * 5 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [36 dc, 18 sps]

Rnd 4 Beg dc in ch-sp, * ch1, 2dc in same ch-sp, [ch1, 2dc in next ch-sp] 3 times, rep from * 5 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [48 dc, 24 sps]

Rnd 5 Beg dc in ch-sp, [ch1, 2dc in same ch-sp, 2dc in next ch-sp, 3dc in next ch-sp, 2dc in next 2 ch-sps] 6 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [66 dc, 6 sps]

Rnd 6 1sc in all st/sps around, ss in first sc. [72 sc]

Rnd 7 [11sc, 3sc in corner st] 6 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave ends. [84 sc]


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 2trcl (beg tr, tr) in st/sp indicated – when joining rnd, ss into full dc st
  • 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
  • sp space (ch-sp = chain space)
  • ss slip stitch
  • st stitch
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

Written Instructions & Step-by-step Photos (UK Terms)

Rnd 1 MR, beg 2trcl, [ch2, 2trcl] 5 times, ch2, ss in beg 2trcl. [6 2trcl, 6 sps]

Rnd 2 Ss in first ch of ch-sp, beg tr in ch-sp, [ch1, 2tr in same ch-sp, ch1, 2tr in next ch-sp] 6 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [24 tr, 12 sps]

Rnd 3 Beg tr in ch-sp, * ch1, 2tr in same ch-sp, [ch1, 2tr in next ch-sp] twice, rep from * 5 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [36 tr, 18 sps]

Rnd 4 Beg tr in ch-sp, * ch1, 2tr in same ch-sp, [ch1, 2tr in next ch-sp] 3 times, rep from * 5 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [48 tr, 24 sps]

Rnd 5 Beg tr in ch-sp, [ch1, 2tr in same ch-sp, 2tr in next ch-sp, 3tr in next ch-sp, 2tr in next 2 ch-sps] 6 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [66 tr, 6 sps]

Rnd 6 1dc in all st/sps around, ss in first dc. [72 dc]

Rnd 7 [11dc, 3dc in corner st] 6 times, ss in first dc, cut yarn and weave ends. [84 dc]


Chart

Note: Chart is meant as a visual guide to the written instruction and might not be able to stand alone due to special stitches.

Video

The YouTube thumbnail says “2022 VVCAL” for this motif because the 2024 VVCAL uses the same 2 plain hexies.

Note: Video is spoken in US Terms.

Subscribe on YouTube for more videos like this one!


Links to Weekly Instruction Posts

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

Links to Published Hexagon Patterns

  • Plain Hexie A
  • Plain Hexie B (You are here!)
  • Half Hexie A
  • Half Hexie B
  • Marigold
  • Lily of the Valley
  • Daffodil
  • Daisy
  • Sunflower
  • Primrose
  • Violet
  • Dandelion
  • Forget Me Not
  • Lilac
  • Pansy
  • Snowdrop
  • Rose
  • Bluebell
  • Cowslip
  • Jasmine
  • Crocus
  • Hawthorn
  • Wallflower
  • Heather
  • Periwinkle
  • Lavender
  • Poppy
  • Geranium
  • Belladonna
  • Buttercup
  • Snapdragon
  • Myrtle
  • Foxglove
  • Apple Blossom
  • Dahlia
  • Baby’s Breath
  • Orchid
  • Fuchsia

Pin Plain Hexie B!

Thank you so much for stopping in for Week 1 of the 2024 VVCAL!

You may also enjoy these completed CALs

Happy crafting,

Rachele C.

The Art of Crochet Blankets

Support My Work

You’re supporting by just being here! You can read my blog (Start Here!), like and comment on socials, and message me for a chat. All of this supports my work free of charge!

  • Affiliate links – Shopping through my links supports me at no additional cost to you as I get a small commission through my affiliates. Jimmy Beans Wool // WoolWarehouse // Amazon.com
  • Buy my pattern book – I wrote a super neat crochet blanket pattern book, published under Penguin Random House. You can buy it here!
  • Browse my self-published patterns – I have over a hundred patterns on Etsy and Ravelry
  • Creative Art Blanket Course – Check it out on Podia

Where to Find Me

Most Popular Free Crochet Patterns

2024 VVCAL: Plain Hexie A

Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 1 of the 2024 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! I love spending this time with the VVCAL community! We are going to have so much fun relaxingly working through these motifs each week.

Attention!

If you have not yet seen the Week 1 Instruction post, please head there first and see the instructions for the version that you are working. Below, you will find the Plain Hexie A Motif pattern, in US, and UK Terms, Chart, Video, and Step by step photos.

Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles

Plain Hexie A Pattern

Find the Ravelry Page for this motif here and add your project!

Reference

Scroll for chart and video instruction.

Stitch Guide (US Terms)

Note: 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 2dccl (beg dc, dc) in st/sp indicated – when joining rnd, ss into full dc st
  • 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
  • sc single crochet
  • sp space (ch-sp = chain space)
  • ss slip stitch
  • st stitch
  • yoh yarn over hook

Written Instructions & Step-by-step Photos (US Terms)

Rnd 1 MR, beg 2dccl, [ch2, 2dccl] 5 times, ch2, ss in beg 2dccl. [6 2dccl, 6 sps]

Rnd 2 Ss in first ch of ch-sp, beg dc in ch-sp, [ch1, 2dc in same ch-sp, 2dc in next ch-sp] 6 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [24 dc, 6 sps]

Rnds 3 and 4 Beg dc in ch-sp, [ch1, 1dc in same ch-sp, 1dc in all sts across to next ch-sp, 1dc in next ch-sp] 6 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [48 dc, 6 sps]

Note: My photos for the remainder of the motif contain an error! The instructions are straight-forward, but please use chart and video if there is confusion. Check completed motif photo to make sure you have finished the motif correctly.

Rnd 5 Beg dc in ch-sp, [ch1, 1dc in same ch-sp, 4dc, ch1, 4dc, 1dc in next ch-sp] 6 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [60 dc, 12 sps]

Rnd 6 1sc in all st/sps around, ss in first sc. [72 sc]

Rnd 7 [11sc, 3sc in corner st] 6 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave ends. [84 sc]


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 2trcl (beg tr, tr) in st/sp indicated – when joining rnd, ss into full tr st
  • 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
  • sp space (ch-sp = chain space)
  • ss slip stitch
  • st stitch
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

Written Instructions & Step-by-step Photos (UK Terms)

Rnd 1 MR, beg 2trcl, [ch2, 2trcl] 5 times, ch2, ss in beg 2trcl. [6 2trcl, 6 sps]

Rnd 2 Ss in first ch of ch-sp, beg tr in ch-sp, [ch1, 2tr in same ch-sp, 2tr in next ch-sp] 6 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [24 tr, 6 sp]

Rnds 3 and 4 Beg tr in ch-sp, [ch1, 1tr in same ch-sp, 1tr in all sts across to next ch-sp, 1tr in next ch-sp] 6 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [48 tr, 6 sps]

Note: My photos for the remainder of the motif contained an error, so I do not have photos for these rounds. The written instructions are straight-forward, but please use stitch counts, chart, and video if there is confusion. Check completed motif photo to make sure you have finished the motif correctly.

Rnd 5 Beg tr in ch-sp, [ch1, 1tr in same ch-sp, 4tr, ch1, 4tr, 1tr in next ch-sp] 6 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [60 tr, 12 sps]

Rnd 6 1dc in all st/sps around, ss in first dc. [72 dc]

Rnd 7 [11dc, 3dc in corner st] 6 times, ss in first dc, cut yarn and weave ends. [84 dc]


Chart

Note: Chart is meant as a visual guide to the written instruction and might not be able to stand alone due to special stitches.

Video

Note: I recommend watching this video even if you are confident you won’t need it. There is information on the beg dc, as well as joining the round and weaving ends. This will be the longest of the videos, as it has a lot of deeper extra information.

The YouTube thumbnail says “2022 VVCAL” for this motif because the 2024 VVCAL uses the same 2 plain hexies.

Note: Video is spoken in US Terms.

Subscribe on YouTube for more videos like this one!


Links to Weekly Instruction Posts

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

Links to Published Hexagon Patterns

  • Plain Hexie A (You are here!)
  • Plain Hexie B
  • Half Hexie A
  • Half Hexie B
  • Marigold
  • Lily of the Valley
  • Daffodil
  • Daisy
  • Sunflower
  • Primrose
  • Violet
  • Dandelion
  • Forget Me Not
  • Lilac
  • Pansy
  • Snowdrop
  • Rose
  • Bluebell
  • Cowslip
  • Jasmine
  • Crocus
  • Hawthorn
  • Wallflower
  • Heather
  • Periwinkle
  • Lavender
  • Poppy
  • Geranium
  • Belladonna
  • Buttercup
  • Snapdragon
  • Myrtle
  • Foxglove
  • Apple Blossom
  • Dahlia
  • Baby’s Breath
  • Orchid
  • Fuchsia

Pin Plain Hexie A!

Thank you so much for stopping in for Week 1 of the 2024 VVCAL!

You may also enjoy these completed CALs

Happy crafting,

Rachele C.

The Art of Crochet Blankets

Support My Work

You’re supporting by just being here! You can read my blog (Start Here!), like and comment on socials, and message me for a chat. All of this supports my work free of charge!

  • Affiliate links – Shopping through my links supports me at no additional cost to you as I get a small commission through my affiliates. Jimmy Beans Wool // WoolWarehouse // Amazon.com
  • Buy my pattern book – I wrote a super neat crochet blanket pattern book, published under Penguin Random House. You can buy it here!
  • Browse my self-published patterns – I have over a hundred patterns on Etsy and Ravelry
  • Creative Art Blanket Course – Check it out on Podia

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2024 VVCAL: Week 1 Instructions

Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 1 of the 2024 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! I love spending this time with the VVCAL community. We are going to have so much fun relaxingly working through these motifs each week.

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

What to Expect Today

  • 5 blog posts: The Week 1 Post with instructions for each blanket version (this post), Plain Hexie A Pattern, Plain Hexie B Pattern, Marigold Pattern, and Lily Pattern
  • Patterns include: written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (spoken in US Terms).

Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles

Important Note for Joining

We will be joining our motifs during weeks 18 and 19. For this VVCAL, I really wanted to give the option for the SC join as you go with PLT, because I love the look, and so many of you do as well.

In order to achieve this join, the final round of the motifs cannot be worked completely, because during weeks 18 and 19 we will be joining them as we go on that final round. If you are working the SC with PLT Join as you go, where all of the motifs touch instead of having a joining yarn in between, only work the first 2 sides of the final round on all of your motifs, up to but not including the third corner, and do not cut the yarn. During Weeks 18 and 19, we will complete the remaining sides and join them together.

If you are working the SC with PLT Join as you go, here is an example of how your motifs will look when you are finished:

Note that the first 2 sides are worked, and the next step will be to make the 3sc corner, which is where we will pick up when we join. I like to roll up my motif so that the attached yarn balls don’t get all tangled. About halfway through the VVCAL, the full PDF with layouts will be released, and you can start joining then if you like! More on that later down the line.

For all other joining methods, work the final round completely, and cut yarn.

Now, find your version below and get started!


Catona 10g Colour Pack version

Note I am working the SC join as you go with PLT Join for this version demo, so my final round is incomplete for now, if you are working any other joining method, you will work the final round complete, cut yarn, and weave ends.

Make 6 hexies total:

Note: This week, get gauge with Plain Hexie A by making sure it measures as the diagram below, unblocked. All other hexies should be compared back to this one throughout the CAL to get gauge. You will need to get 1 motif from 1 x 10g ball.

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Catona Spring Palette version

Make 4 hexies total:

Note: This week, get gauge with Plain Hexie A by making sure it measures as the diagram below, unblocked. All other hexies should be compared back to this one throughout the CAL to get gauge. You will need to get 1 motif from 1 x 10g ball.

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1 Pack SW/RW 10g Colour Pack version

Make 4 hexies total:

Note: This week, get gauge with Plain Hexie A by making sure it measures as the diagram below, unblocked. All other hexies should be compared back to this one throughout the CAL to get gauge. You will need to get 1 motif from 1 x 10g ball.


2 Packs SW/RW 10g Colour Pack version

I am not making this demo so I won’t have photos, but motif color numbers and layouts will be provided if you want to use 2 packs!

Make 7 hexies total:

Note: This week, get gauge with Plain Hexie A by making sure it measures as the diagram below, unblocked. All other hexies should be compared back to this one throughout the CAL to get gauge. You will need to get 1 motif from 1 x 10g ball.


Terrazzo 10g Colour Pack version

Note I am working the SC join as you go with PLT Join for this version demo, so my final round is incomplete for now, if you are working any other joining method, you will work the final round complete, cut yarn, and weave ends.

Make 4 hexies total:

Note: This week, get gauge with Plain Hexie A by making sure it measures as the diagram below, unblocked. All other hexies should be compared back to this one throughout the CAL to get gauge. You will need to get 1 motif from 1 x 10g ball.

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Metropolis 10g Colour Pack version

Photo coming shortly!

Make 9 hexies total:

Note: This week, get gauge with Plain Hexie A by making sure it measures as the diagram below, unblocked. All other hexies should be compared back to this one throughout the CAL to get gauge. You will need to get 2 motifs from 1 x 10g ball.


Scrumptious Spring Palette version

Photo coming shortly!

Make 4 hexies total:

Note: This week, get gauge with Plain Hexie A by making sure it measures as the diagram below, unblocked. All other hexies should be compared back to this one throughout the CAL to get gauge. Note: Since this version does not use 10g balls, it doesn’t matter as much that your hexagons meet the spec below. As long as they are all the same size as your Plain Hexie A, you will be golden.


Thank you so much for stopping in for Week 1 of the 2024 VVCAL! Be sure to share you progress on FB and IG, and Pin as well to share!

You may also enjoy these completed CALs

Happy crafting,

Rachele C.

The Art of Crochet Blankets

Support My Work

You’re supporting by just being here! You can read my blog (Start Here!), like and comment on socials, and message me for a chat. All of this supports my work free of charge!

  • Affiliate links – Shopping through my links supports me at no additional cost to you as I get a small commission through my affiliates. Jimmy Beans Wool // WoolWarehouse // Amazon.com
  • Buy my pattern book – I wrote a super neat crochet blanket pattern book, published under Penguin Random House. You can buy it here!
  • Browse my self-published patterns – I have over a hundred patterns on Etsy and Ravelry
  • Creative Art Blanket Course – Check it out on Podia

Where to Find Me

Most Popular Free Crochet Patterns

Vibrant Vintage Crochet-Along (VVCAL) FAQ Page

Hello, lovely crafter! With the 2024 VVCAL starting on Friday, March 22nd, I thought it would be nice to make a separate page with the frequently asked questions so that anyone new to the VVCAL can take a look at the concerns I have compiled over the past years. We’ll also take a walk down memory lane to give an intro to the VVCAL!

I start with an introduction to the CAL so if you’re new to it, you can get a good sense of what it’s all about. I hope you enjoy this long and photo-driven post! I really brought out all of the good pics to show you the possibilities.

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Mini Hexies Blanket: A Free Demo for My 7-Step Guide to Multicolor Motif Blankets

Hello, gorgeous crafter! I recently shared everything I know about creating multicolor motif blankets, or scrappy blankets, or however you would like to call it when you organize all of your remnants and make a blanket. Knowing how to make something out of nothing like this is a very good skill to have – and I say skill because it definitely is a learned skill! But once you get the feel for it, you can effortlessly whip up remnant motifs after each project, and once you have enough piled up, you can create a thing of beauty.

Head to my “All those ends!” post, so you can read all of my tips and tricks for making a multicolor motif blanket.

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2024 VVCAL Main Info Page

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

PDF Version

The PDF version will be released on Etsy, Ravelry, and my online shop when we are about half-way through the VVCAL.

Introduction

Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today I am shouting out the announcement for my 2024 VVCAL! You may have heard of my 2016 VVCAL, my 2018 VVCAL, 2020 VVCAL, which are made with squares. They tie up nicely in a neat bow in my VVCAL Mega Pack which you can find on Etsy or Ravelry.

For the 2022 VVCAL, I wanted to do something different, so I decided to change the game with hexagon motifs. This 2024 VVCAL will be hexagons as well, and they will mix and match with the 2022 motifs. This is going to be a very exciting make, as I know many of you are very interested in making a hexagon blanket, but are looking for new ways to create the layout or start joining them.

Please read through this entire post, as there is a ton of information here.

Theme

Yes we will have a theme! Let’s look at the themes of VVCALs past:

  • 2016: Names of important people in my life (This was before I knew the VVCAL would become what it is today!)
  • 2018: Beautiful Trees
  • 2020: Gorgeous Cities Around the World
  • 2022: The Cosmos

And the 2024 theme will be… Ode to Flowers – Get ready to see some peaceful and lovely flower posts every Friday during the CAL!

Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles

This page will be updated with new information every Friday from now until the 2024 VVCAL is over on August 2nd.

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Free Crochet Pattern: Fiesta Mandala Blanket (UK Terms)

Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today I want to share with you my latest crochet pattern. I was playing with mandalas a couple of months ago and decided to make them into a hexagon-style layout blanket. This piece would be great for a stash buster, or with a planned layout, but it is written for 2 Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed Colour Packs and some 50g balls as well. It is quite a large piece, but you will enjoy every stitch, especially the mandalas.

Happy crafting!

PDF Format

The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy, Ravelry, and in my online shop, and both US and UK Terms PDFs are included.

This pattern is in UK Terms – Click here for US Terms

If you are saying “All Those Ends!!” I have a blog post for you!

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Free Crochet Pattern: Fiesta Mandala Blanket (US Terms)

Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today I want to share with you my latest crochet pattern. I was playing with mandalas a couple of months ago and decided to make them into a hexagon-style layout blanket. This piece would be great for a stash buster, or with a planned layout, but it is written for 2 Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed Colour Packs and some 50g balls as well. It is quite a large piece, but you will enjoy every stitch, especially the mandalas.

Happy crafting!

PDF Format

The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy, Ravelry, and in my online shop, and both US and UK Terms PDFs are included.

This pattern is in US Terms – Click here for UK Terms

If you are saying “All Those Ends!!” I have a blog post for you!

Read More

Free Crochet Pattern: Desert Bloom Blanket, Large Version (UK Terms)

Hello, lovely crafter! Many of you have enjoyed my Desert Bloom Blanket crochet pattern over the years, and now I am happy to offer it to you as a free pattern! Written instructions are below for this blanket, suitable for the adventurous beginner. There are some charted guides, written instruction, and a lot of photos to use for this one. I challenge you to have a play with the colors to suit your preferences!

PDF Format

The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry, and both Large and Small blanket versions are included in the purchase. (PDF in US and UK Terms included – 4 PDFs total).

This pattern is in UK Terms – Click here for US Terms

Read More

Free Crochet Pattern: Desert Bloom Blanket, Large Version (US Terms)

Hello, lovely crafter! Many of you have enjoyed my Desert Bloom Blanket crochet pattern over the years, and now I am happy to offer it to you as a free pattern! Written instructions are below for this blanket, suitable for the adventurous beginner. There are some charted guides, written instruction, and a lot of photos to use for this one. I challenge you to have a play with the colors to suit your preferences!

PDF Format

The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry, and both Large and Small blanket versions are included in the purchase. (PDF in US and UK Terms included – 4 PDFs total).

This pattern is in US Terms – Click here for UK Terms

Read More

Free Crochet Pattern: Desert Bloom Blanket, Small Version (UK Terms)

Hello, lovely crafter! Many of you have enjoyed my Desert Bloom Blanket crochet pattern over the years, and now I am happy to offer it to you as a free pattern! Written instructions are below for this blanket, suitable for the adventurous beginner. There are some charted guides, written instruction, and a lot of photos to use for this one. I challenge you to have a play with the colors to suit your preferences!

PDF Format

The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry, and both Large and Small blanket versions are included in the purchase. (PDF in US and UK Terms included – 4 PDFs total).

This pattern is in UK Terms – Click here for US Terms

Read More

Free Crochet Pattern: Desert Bloom Blanket, Small Version (US Terms)

Hello, lovely crafter! Many of you have enjoyed my Desert Bloom Blanket crochet pattern over the years, and now I am happy to offer it to you as a free pattern! Written instructions are below for this blanket, suitable for the adventurous beginner. There are some charted guides, written instruction, and a lot of photos to use for this one. I challenge you to have a play with the colors to suit your preferences!

PDF Format

The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry, and both Large and Small blanket versions are included in the purchase. (PDF in US and UK Terms included – 4 PDFs total).

This pattern is in US Terms – Click here for UK Terms

Read More

Fiesta Blanket: A Colorful Crochet Work in Progress!

Hello, lovely crafter! Today I have something special to share with you. I have been working since the holiday breaks on this new blanket pattern project. The pattern will consist of large floral mandalas which are then joined together in a hexagon placement, combining two of my favorite themes in crochet: hexagons and mandalas.

I have used Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed packs (yarny info below) but you can really use any gorgeous yarns you have. This would make a brilliant stash buster as well. I can’t wait to show you more in this WIP post!

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