How to Crochet a Half Solid Hexagon (For Perfect Straight Edges!)
- Tiffany
- Feb 24
- 4 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
By Tiffany Hansen
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🎥Watch The Video Tutorial
If you’re a visual learner, be sure to watch the companion video where I demonstrate this pattern step-by-step.
👉 Watch the Half - Closed Solid Hexagon Video Tutorial here:
Left-Handed Version -
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If you’ve ever made a hexagon project and noticed the edges look zig-zagged or uneven, you are not alone.
Traditional solid hexagons are worked in the round, which gives you six angled sides. That works beautifully in the center of a project — but along the edges? It can create that stair-step look.
That’s exactly where the Half Solid Hexagon comes in.
This shape is worked in rows (yes, we turn our work!), and that simple difference gives you one clean, straight edge. It’s the key piece that helps hexagon blankets, cardigans, and tops look structured and intentional.
👉 This pattern is featured in the second video of my Crochet Hexagon Series, where we’ll continue building on hexagons in more advanced ways.
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
You should be comfortable with:
Magic Ring
Double Crochet
Turning your work
Counting stitches
This is a great next step if you’ve already made the Full Solid Hexagon in my Hexagon Series.
Terminology
This pattern is written in US Crochet Terminology.
Materials
Yarn: Size 4 (worsted weight) yarn
I used Premier Anti-Pilling Select in the color Pistachio
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Hook: H/8 (5.00 mm) crochet hook
My favorite crochet hooks to use are the LYKKE wooden crochet hooks.
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Scissors
Yarn needle
Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch-2 sp – chain-2 space
Pattern Notes
This piece is worked in rows, turning at the end of each row.
Ch 3 at the beginning of each row counts as the first dc.
Each row increases by 6 stitches.
The (dc, ch 2, dc) creates your corner spaces.
⭐ Troubleshooting Tips
If your piece begins to curve: You may have added extra increases.
If your straight edge starts to arc: Double-check the first and last stitches of each row. It’s easy to accidentally add one there.
Your straight edge should remain completely flat as the rows grow.
Closed Solid Hexagon Crochet Pattern
Row 1 - Begin with a Magic Ring.
Ch 3 (counts as first dc).
Work 6 dc into the Magic Ring.
Pull tail tight to close ring.
Do not join. Turn. (7 dc total)
Row 2 - Ch 3, turn (counts as first dc and takes first st space).
(dc, ch 2, dc) in next st. Dc in next st. (dc, ch 2, dc) in next st.
Dc in next st. (dc, ch 2, dc) in next st. Dc in last st.
Turn.
(Total 10 dc, 3 ch-2 corner spaces)
Row 3 - Ch 3, turn (counts as first dc).
Dc in each dc across. In each ch-2 corner space work (dc, ch 2, dc).
Dc in last st.
Turn.
(Total 16 dc)
Repeat Rows -
Repeat Row 3 until your half hexagon reaches your desired size.
Each additional row increases by 6 dc stitches.
Continue until the straight edge measures the width you need for your
project.
Row 4 - Total 22 dc
Row 5 - Total 28 dc
Row 6 - Total 34 dc
Row 7 - Total 40 dc
Row 8 - Total 46 dc
Where Do You Use a Half Hexagon?
This piece is most commonly used to:
Fill the edges of hexagon blankets
Create clean side panels on garments
Shape cardigan fronts
Add structure to hexagon tops
It’s the finishing piece that makes everything look polished.
Part of the Hexagon Series
This tutorial is part of my growing Hexagon Series where we’re building a full collection of hexagon shapes and learning how to use them in real projects.
Start here:
👉 Full Solid Hexagon Tutorial (Worked in the Round)
Up Next:
👉 Lacy Hexie (Textured Hexagon Pattern)
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Between hexagon shapes, I’ll also be sharing project tutorials showing different joining methods so your pieces lay flat and look intentional.
Join Me Inside the Crochet Club ✨
If you enjoyed this tutorial and want to go a little deeper, I’d love to invite you to join me inside The Crochet Club Membership. Each week, we build on the previous YouTube video together in a relaxed, supportive space where you can ask questions, get unstuck, and gain confidence in your crochet skills.
Wednesday Crafter’s Gatherings
Every Wednesday, we host a Crafter’s Gathering where we do a deep dive into the previous week’s YouTube video, share additional tips and tricks, and explore variations you may not see in the tutorial. It’s a great opportunity to slow things down, see the concepts applied in different ways, and connect with other crocheters working on the same projects.
If you’d like to crochet along with us, ask questions in real time, and continue learning beyond the video, you’re always welcome inside the Crochet Club.
Final Thoughts
The Half Solid Hexagon might look simple, but it’s one of those shapes that completely changes how your finished project feels.
Sometimes the difference between “I made this” and “I designed this” is just understanding structure. And once you see how working in rows creates that clean, straight edge, you start to feel more in control of your crochet.
That’s the fun part.
You’re not just following a pattern anymore — you’re learning how shapes work. And when you understand that, you can adjust size, change layouts, and build projects that truly fit your vision.
Keep building your hexagon toolbox. The more shapes you learn, the more confident you become.
And I’ll see you in the next one. 💛
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