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20 Easy Crochet Patterns from Simple Granny Hexagons

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Slipper Socks - Hello Hexie - David&Charles
The Circle in a Hexie - Hello Hexie - David&Charles
Hello Hexie - David&Charles - Book Review

Hello Hexie! includes 20 Easy Crochet Patterns from Simple Granny Hexagons.


I received a copy of this book to review from David & Charles. The opinions expressed in this review are my own. If you purchase this book after you click on one of my affiliate links in the post, I will receive a small commission for referring you, at no additional cost to you.

Hello Hexie - David&Charles - Book Review

Title: Hello Hexie!
Available from Amazon
Designed by: Sarah Shrimpton
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 9781446308387
Current List Price: $19.99*

Hello Hexie! includes 20 easy crochet patterns from simple granny hexagons.

20 Easy Crochet Patterns from Simple Granny Hexagons

Hello Hexies! includes patterns for 10-hexagon motifs and 20 easy crochet patterns for projects you can make with them!

The instructions are clearly written, the images are bright and colorful and the book includes stitch diagrams for most of the hexagon crochet patterns.

When you visit this link, click the words Look inside above the cover image to see what I mean!

Hexagon Motif Patterns

To add color changes to your hexies, read the information on page 8 for a TIP!

  • The Granny Hexie
  • The Solid Hexie
  • The Lacy Hexie
  • The Circle in a Hexie
  • The Sunburst Hexie
  • The Flower Hexie
  • The African Flower Hexie
  • The Textured Hexie
  • The Bobble Hexie
  • The Trefoil Hexie
The Circle in a Hexie - Hello Hexie - David&Charles

20 Easy Crochet Patterns

  • Sunburst Bag | DK Weight Yarn [3] | 4 mm (G) hook | 13.75 inches X 9.75 inches including handles
  • Star Blanket | Aran Weight Yarn [4] | 6 mm (J) hook | 41 inches X 51 inches
  • Cozy Cardigan | DK Weight Yarn [3] | 5.5 mm (I) hook | S/M, L, XL
  • Linen Lace Tee | DK Weight Yarn [3] | 4.5 mm (7) and 4 mm (G) hooks | S/M
  • Spring Garden Shrug | DK Weight Yarn [3] | 5 mm (H) and 4 mm (G) hooks | S/M
  • Cosy Poncho | Woolly Mahoosive Merino Yarn | 10 mm (N) | S/M but adjustable
  • African Flower Skirt | DK Weight Yarn [3] | 4 mm (G) hook | S/M, L/XL
  • Pure Wool Rug | Eliza Conway Carpet Wool Yarn | 5 mm (H) hook | 26.75 inches X 36.25 inches
  • Striped Rug | DMC Natura XL Yarn | 7 mm (K/L) hook | 37.5 inches diameter
  • Tortoise | DK Weight Yarn [3] | 3.5 mm (E) hook | 9.75 inches X 8 inches X 4 inches
  • Baby Bee Blanket | Stylecraft Special Aran Yarn [4] | 6 mm (J) hook | 29.5 inches diameter
  • Baby Bee Lovey | Stylecraft Special Aran Yarn [4] | 6 mm (J) hook | 11 inches across
  • Slipper Socks | Stylecraft Special DK Yarn [3] and Lion Brand Ferris Wheel Yarn | 4 mm (G) and 5 mm (H) hooks | UK Shoe Size 5 to 6
  • Bobble Cushion | Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool Yarn [4] and Stylecraft Life DK Yarn [3] | 5 mm (H) hook | 18 inches X 18 inches
  • Festival Bag | King Cole Raffia Yarn | 4.5 mm (7) hook | 8.25 inches X 8.25 inches
  • Bohemian Scarf | Scheepjes Stone Washed/River Washed Yarn Colour Pack | 4 mm (G) hook | 77 inches X 10 inches
  • Trefoil Table Set | Scheepjes Stone Washed Yarn | 4 mm (G) hook | Placemat: 11 inches across; Coaster: 4.25 inches across
  • Wall Hanging | Paintbox Cotton Aran Yarn [4] and DMC Petra 3 Yarn for the tassels | 4.5 mm (7) hook | 12.25 inches X 15.75 inches
  • Starburst Footstool | t-shirt yarn | 10 mm (N) hook | 13.75 inches X 6 inches
  • Patchwork Wristwarmers | 4-ply sock yarns | 2.5 mm (B/C) hook | 4.25 inches at widest point X 5.5 inches long
  • BONUS: Quick Makes: Coaster, Pin Cushion, Christmas Decoration (Ricorumi DK Yarn and 3.5 (E) hook) and Earrings (DMC Standard Embroidery Cotton and a 2 mm (B) hook)
Slipper Socks - Hello Hexie - David&Charles

Take a closer look at more of the projects you can make here: Hello Hexie!

This bright and colorful pattern book is 128-pages in length. The patterns are written in UK crochet terms. The charts use universal crochet symbols and a reference chart is provided on page 113 to convert the terms to US terms for those who prefer working from written instructions. 

Abbreviation UsedUK StitchUS Stitch
dcdouble crochetsingle crochet
trtrebledouble crochet
htrhalf treblehalf double crochet
dtrdouble trebletriple crochet
ttrtriple trebledouble treble
qtrquadruple trebletriple treble

The stitch counts are included at the end of most pattern rows and rounds, inside (parentheses). Assembly diagrams are included where necessary.

The Crochet Techniques section begins on page 116.

Crochet Techniques

The Crochet Techniques section includes detailed instructions with step-by-step diagrams and images to help you make all the projects included in Hello Hexie!

Techniques

  • Slip Knot
  • Chain Stitch (ch)
  • Slip Stitch (sl st)
  • Double Crochet (dc)
  • Treble Crochet (tr)
  • Half Treble (htr)
  • Double Treble (dtr)
  • Triple Treble (ttr)
  • Quadruple Treble (qtr)
  • Increasing Stitches
  • Decreasing Stitches
  • Treble Crochet 2 Together (tr2tog)
  • Working in back loops only (blo)
  • Front Post Treble (fptr)
  • Popcorn Stitch
  • Puff Stitch
  • Spike Stitch
  • Traditional Bobble Stitch
  • Cluster Stitches
  • Tassels
  • Pompoms
  • Blocking: Wet Blocking, Steam Blocking
  • Joining Motifs and Edges: Whip Stitch, Braided Join-As-You-Go, Traditional Join-As-You-Go

Leave me a comment to tell me which of the projects are your favorites?
You can see more of the projects here.

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5 Comments | Date: 17/06/2021  | By: Rhondda

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  1. Rachel King says

    21/06/2021 at 4:03 PM

    Those Slipper Socks are adorable, I would love to make those!

  2. Lori says

    20/06/2021 at 5:28 AM

    I would make the coasters. And I love the Circle in a Hexi as well.

  3. Kim Lennie says

    19/06/2021 at 4:58 PM

    I love those slipper socks. Thanks for the giveaway .

  4. Verna says

    17/06/2021 at 6:49 PM

    I love the simplicity of the Hexie in a circle. I’ve never made a more complicated motif.

  5. Pamela K Swales says

    17/06/2021 at 4:52 PM

    I would make the coasters. They would be great set my drink on outside enjoying a great book.

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