Are you looking for a simple crochet African flower hexagon pattern? In this article, I’ll show you the easiest way to crochet this classic flower motif. I’ve included lots of photos to walk you through it all.

An African flower hexagon is a must-try pattern for any crocheter who loves working with granny squares and joining them together to make bigger projects.

UPDATED: AUGUST 29, 2024 BY BRITTANY
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In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to crochet a simple yet elegant African flower hexagon, a great little motif for making blankets, pillows, and even sweaters.

You really only need basic crochet skills to crochet the African flower hexagon pattern. Knowing how to make the double crochet is a big plus as well as being comfortable crocheting in the round. By the way, if you want to learn more about crocheting in the round, check out our guide here.

Here is a quick overview of the topics we will cover in this article:

• African Flower Hexagon Pattern Instructions
• Special Stitches
• Finishing the African Flower Granny Hexagons
• Step-by-Step Video
• How to Join African Flower Hexagons
• Is it better to sew or crochet them together?
• How to Add More Rounds
• More Granny Square Inspiration

African Flower Hexagon Pattern Instructions

There are many creative ways to crochet flower granny squares and hexagons. I’ve tried many of them, but this one is one of my favorites because of how easy it is to crochet. With only six rounds, you have a hexagon that’s ready to join, and they don’t take long to crochet either.

The crochet African flower has been around for years, and over time, the pattern has evolved into many different varieties. But this tutorial focuses on the classic African flower hexagon. With enough of them, you can make adorable stuffed animals, blankets, clothing, pillows, and more.

Supplies

• Yarn: For practice, use medium-weight yarn. You’ll only need a small amount of each color to practice making one hexagon
• Crochet Hook: 5 mm crochet hook
• Scissors & a yarn needle to weave in the ends.

For the African flower hexagons I made for this tutorial, I used a variety of yarns from my stash, many of which I’ve had so long, they have since been discontinued.

To make yours stand out, I suggest using three or four contrasting colors. One color for rounds 1 and 2, another color for rounds 3 and 4, and possibly even another color for rounds 5 and 6.

By choosing colors that are very different from one another, you can really accentuate the look of your African flower hexagon.

African Flower Hexagon Pattern Notes

• The side facing you as you crochet is considered the right side of the square.
• This crochet pattern is written in US terms.

Stitch Abbreviations

• Ch Chain
• Dc Double Crochet
• Slst Slip Stitch
• Sp Space
• Slst Slip Stitch
• St(s) Stitch(es)

Round 1: Make a magic ring with 6 sc. Slst in the first sc to close the round.

Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as a dc and ch 1). *2 dc in the next st Ch 1. Rep from * to the end of the round. Make 1 dc in the same st as first ch 3. Slst to the 2nd ch to finish the round.

Round 3: Slst in the first ch 1-sp.Ch 2 (counts as dc). Make 1 dc in the same space. Ch 2, and make 2 dc in the same space. *In the next ch 1-sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2dc). Rep from * to the end of the round. Slst to the 2nd ch to finish the round.

Round 4: Slst in the first dc, and chain 2-sp. Ch 2 (counts as dc), and make 6 dc in the same space. *Sk to the next ch 2-sp, and make 7 dc in the ch space. Rep from * to the end of the round. Slst to the 2nd ch to finish the round.

Round 5: Ch 1 (doesn’t count as sc) and sc in the same st. Sc in the next 6 sts. *Make a long sc in the round below. Sc in the next 7 sts. Rep from * to the last st. Make a long sc in the round below. Slst to the first sc to finish the round.

Round 6: Ch 2 (counts as a dc). Make 1 dc in the next 2 sts. *In the next st (dc, ch 1, dc). Make 1 dc in the next 7 sts. Rep from * to the last 3 sts. Make 1 dc in the last 4 sts. Slst to the 2nd ch to finish the round.

Finishing the African Flower Hexagon

One thing I love about the African flower hexagon is that it looks really great right off the hook. I rarely ever block my hexagons before joining them together. But if you want the corners to be pointy, and the edges to be perfectly straight, you can always block them!

Blocking will “set” the stitches into a perfectly hexagon position so your finished motif will look more polished and professional. If you’re unfamiliar with the blocking process, check out my beginner-friendly guide and video here.

How to Join African Flower Hexagons

Joining your hexagons can be just as creative and fun as crocheting them. You can change the entire look of the project just by changing the way you join them.

While there are countless ways to connect these little hexagons, there are two joining methods that suit them really well.

Single Crochet Join for African Flower Hexagons

Joining your crochet African flower hexagons with a single crochet join will frame the flowers with a 3D border that will add texture and visual interest to the project. This is a quick way of joining them too!

Invisible Seam for Crochet African Flower Hexagons

Another classic join for these hexagons is the invisible seam. With this join, you get a “fused at the edges” look so the flowers can be the star of the show. It comes together pretty quickly with a yarn needle so you can get to the fun part of enjoying your project sooner.

Plus I have a step-by-step tutorial with a video to walk you through it all.

Don’t feel limited by these two joins. You can get as creative as you’d like! For more joining techniques and inspiration, here are 5 simple yet beautiful ways to join granny squares.

Is it Better to Sew or Crochet Flower Granny Squares Together?

When it comes to joining crochet African flower hexagons, you can’t go wrong with sewing or crocheting them together. Choose the crochet method if you want the join to be more of a decorative aspect of your project. By crocheting them together you can add a contrasting color and texture for more visual interest.

If you want the join to be more invisible so the flowers can be the focal point, it’s best to seam them together. While you can use a whip stitch to seam them together, using the invisible seam will give them a “fused at the edges” appearance. This will make your join completely invisible and the flowers will stand out the most.

How to Add More Rounds to Your African Flower Hexagons

Now, let’s dive into adding more rounds to the initial six in the pattern above. As you progress to later rounds, you’ll need to make slight adjustments in the pattern instructions. But it’s really easy to memorize!

Notice that the last round is made of six corners and double crochets in between.

From one round to the next, the stitch combination for each corner (dc, ch 2, dc) remains the same. So what makes one round different from the next is the number of double crochets between each corner. As your African flower hexagon grows, the number of double crochets between the corner chains increases by one.

Notice the sixth and seventh rounds of stitches (in the cream and gray yarn). In the sixth round, there are nine double crochets between the corner chains. And on the seventh round, there are ten double crochets between the corner chains.

This is the general pattern. For every round you add, you’ll have one more double crochets between each corner chain. Everything else with the pattern stays the same.

Love Granny Squares?

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