Easy Hexi Cardigan Tutorial for Beginners

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Crochet Hexi Cardigan

Create your own coy and stylish hexi cardigan with this easy crochet tutorial for beginners. This crochet hexagon cardigzan pattern is simple to follow and perfect for learning new crochet skills as you make a wearable project. Using basic stitches and a granny square–inspired design, this easy crochet cardigan works up beautifully for all seasons. Whether you’re new to crochet or looking for a fun crochet cardigan tutorial, this beginner-friendly pattern is a great project to try.

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– Crochet hook
– Tapestry needle
– Stitch marker

Materials
J crochet hook
Medium Worsted Yarn
Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

dc – double crochet
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
st – stitch

Worsted weight yarn, I did 4 Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes
Crochet hook: J hook
Yarn needle, Scissors

Measures 21 by 22 inches, you can make this bigger, just add more rounds.

Make two sides, J hook

Rnd 1: In the Magic Circle, ch 2, 2 dc, *ch 2, 3 dc, *Repeat for 4 more times, (6 sets of ch 2 and 3 dc clusters) end with ch 2, sl st into the beginning stitch, pull the tail to close it.

Rnd 2: ch 2, turn your work, (if you want to color change, slip knot into the chain space), in the space, work 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, in the next ch 2 space, *work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in each space, *Repeat around, it won’t lay flat and thats a good thing. sl st into the beginning stitch.

Rnd 3: ch 2, turn your work, 2 dc in the gap space, *3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in the next chain 2 space, 3 dc in the next gap space, *Repeat around, sl st into the beginning stitch.

Rnds 4-22: it will get bigger, make sure to do a ch 2, turn your work, in the space, work 2 dc, Repeat round 3, but it will get bigger, so each gap space will have (*3 dc in the gaps, and in the ch 2 space, work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc,) *Repeat around, until desired size. I did this for 22 rounds, but you can add more rounds to make it bigger.

Best shown in the video, take both side panels you created. Make an upside-down L shape with both panels, so the arms are on top. Go to the back loop, then the front loop to the other side, and sl st across from bottom to top to connect the two L-shaped panels together. Now take the tops of both arms and sl st across. But make sure to keep the front open, this will be the opening of the cardigan. Fasten off and Weave in your ends.

Border: sl st into the top and ch 2, hdc in each stitch and chain space around to create a border. Do this for each sleeves too. Fasten off and Weave in your ends.

Now that your easy hexi cardigan is complete, you’ll have a cozy handmade crochet piece that’s perfect for layering and everyday wear. This beginner-friendly crochet cardigan tutorial is a great way to practice crochet skills while creating something stylish and comfortable. Hexagon cardigans are fun to customize with different colors, lengths, and borders to make them uniquely yours. Keep experimenting with crochet patterns and enjoy the creativity that comes with making your own handmade wardrobe pieces.