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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

~ flower hexagon ~

Didn't feel like messing around with the pentagons, so I changed up to a hexagon.

Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
   - flower color
   - background color
- J hook

Size:  6 1/4" side to side

Notes: 
- I crochet tight so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook
- The ch 2 at the beginning of Rnds 1 & 2 do not count as a stitch

Directions:
Rnd 1:  With flower color ch 3, 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.  (12 dc)

Rnd 2:  Ch 2, 2 dc in each dc around.  Join as before.  (24 dc)

Rnd 3:  for petals - working this rnd in front loops only, ch 1, sc in same dc as joining.  2 dc in each of next 2 dc.  *sc in next dc, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

Rnd 3:  for background - join background color to any back loop of Rnd 2.  (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st, dc in next 3 back loops.  *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next back loop, dc in next 3 back loops.  Repeat from * 4 more times.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3. 

Rnd 4:  Ch 3, dc in each dc around with (dc, ch 2, dc) in each corner ch 2 space.  Join as before.

Rnd 5:  Sl st into next dc, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same dc, skip next dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next corner ch 2 space.  *skip next dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip next dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next corner ch 2 space.  Repeat from * 4 more times.  Skip next dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc, join as before.

Rnd 6:  Ch 1, sc in same st.  Sc in each dc around with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch 2 space.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

***Debi Y's version***

14 comments:

  1. Melissa GrahamJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    I like it. Corners look good to me.

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  2. HollyJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    very pretty!

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  3. crafty cat cornerJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    I rather like this one, the corners look okay in the picture but if you're not happy maybe you should change them, I know what it's like when you make things, I think we are sometime too critical of our work. lol
    Briony
    x

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  4. danaJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    So luving this !!!!!!! super cute...

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  5. Emma BreadstillJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Hi Debi,
    Thank you for your lovely comment, hopefully I'll feel better soon. I love the corners of your hexagon, they're very precise. I have your next granny square ready and will post it in the next few days, hopefully it won't take so long this time.
    Lots of love,
    Emma xxx xxx

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  6. ~Niki~January 4, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    i like it both ways. i guess it would depend which one is easier~would be the one i'd pick ;) hope you are well and that your holidays were relaxing!

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  7. Heather - The Good LifeJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Pretty motif Debi. Your corners look fine to me; nice and crisp. I like the pink and white together. Have a great day. :-)

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  8. lindaJanuary 4, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Yes I like the hexagon better too and so much easier to join up. The corners look fine to me too and once they are joined you won't notice them anyway. :)

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  9. KristyJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    I like it :) It would make a cool hot pad if you used cotton yarn.

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  10. UnknownJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    They both look great , I guess it is what you are happy with :))

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Both the pentagon and the hexagon are gorgeous, as usual for your projects. Looking forward to seeing some attached together.

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  12. UnknownJune 29, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    good job. i also like so much your white yarns. where do u buy it?

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    1. hooksandyarnsJune 29, 2012 at 8:13 AM

      Thanks Dorothy - I buy my yarns at AC Moore, Joann Fabrics, Michaels and on line at Herrschners. :)

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  13. hooksandyarnsJune 29, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Thank you all very much. :)

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