Dinky Hexagon Cushion
I recently published a free crochet pattern and a photo tutorial on how to make the Dinky Hexagons. The tutorial includes instructions on how to join the hexagons together using the join-as-you-go method of joining.
This cushion design incorporates the Dinky Hexagons pattern, using double knit weight yarn. This is a perfect stash-buster project, with each hexagon requiring approximately 2g of DK yarn. For this project I used seven Stylecraft Special DK colours – Meadow, Pistachio, Saffron, Fondant, Spice, Fuchsia Purple and Magenta, In total the yardage for this project is approximately 500g/975m (which I split across 7 colours).
Notes on the design
The hexagons are arranged according to the template further down the page. In total there are 240 Dinky Hexagons arranged over 24 rows.
The finished template measures 42cm x 42cm, which should cover a 45cm x 45cm cushion pad with a gentle stretch. I like to make crochet cushion covers slightly smaller than the cushion pad as this gives the cushion a nice plump appearance. Please make sure you carry out a gauge swatch – i.e. make one Dinky Hexagon and ensure that it measures as advised.
Materials
Cushion Pad: 45cm x 45cm
Crochet Hook: 4mm or size needed to achieve gauge
Yarn: A total of 500g/975m of DK yarn.
The sample uses Stylecraft Special DK in the following colours:
Meadow (yarn A)
Fondant (yarn B)
Spice (yarn C)
Magenta (yarn D)
Fuchsia Purple (yarn E)
Pistachio (yarn F)
Saffron (yarn G)
Finished Size
Cushion cover to fit a 45cm x 45cm cushion pad. Actual dimensions of the work are 42cm x 42cm, as a gentle stretch over the cushion pad creates a more compact finish.
Abbreviations/Crochet terminology
Pattern is written in UK terms.
ss | Slip stitch |
htr | Half treble crochet |
ch | Chain |
st(s) | Stitch(es) |
beg-ch | Beginning chain |
*to* | Instructions between asterisks will be repeated as specified |
WS | Wrong Side |
RS | Right Side |
htr cluster | A cluster of 2 half treble crochet stitches worked in the same space |
Stitch Guide/US Conversion Guide
UK term | US term | Description |
|---|---|---|
Half Treble Crochet (htr) | Half Double Crochet (hdc) | Yarn over hook. Insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook, pull through stitch (3 loops on hook), yarn over hook, pull through remaining three loops to leave 1 loop on the hook |
Slip Stitch (ss) | Slip Stitch (ss) | Insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook, pull through stitch and through loop |
Chain (ch) | Chain (ch) | Yarn over hook, pull through loop |
Gauge and Tension
1 Dinky Hexagon should measure approximately 5cm across the shortest width and 5-5.3cm across the longest width. Adjust hook size if necessary.
Pattern for the Dinky Hexagons
The pattern for the Dinky Hexagons can be found here: DINKY HEXAGON PATTERN
Arrangement of Hexagons
The Dinky Hexagons are arranged according the diagram below.
Construction of the Dinky Hexagon Cushion
Once you have finished crocheting the pattern and have a piece that looks like to photo on the left below, which has the right side facing you, you will be ready to start to construct the cushion.
First, turn the work over, so that the wrong side is now facing you.
Next, fold up row 1 so that it sits direct over row 21.
The hexagons at the sides, marked with arrows in the photo below (these are part of the underneath section) should fold in and tesselate with the hexagons in the top section.
Sew these together, leaving rows 22, 23, and 24 still unattached.
Insert the cushion pad.
Pull over row 24 towards you and align it with row 1. Note the arrangement of the hexagons in the corner.
I used stitch markers to hold the edges together.
Sew the hexagons together in this arrangement
There we are! All finished.
