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How to make Granny Hexagons, Half Hexagons and Quarter Hexagons

Granny hexagons are a fun alternative to traditional granny squares and can be used to make colourful blankets, throws and other crochet projects.

In this tutorial I’ll show you how I make Granny Hexagons, along with the half and quarter hexagons you need when you want to create straight edges and corners in a larger project.

The basic Granny Hexagon is simple to crochet and can be made with as many or as few rounds as you like. I’ve included step-by-step written instructions and photographs for each of the shapes, using UK crochet terms throughout.

Notes about my Granny Hexagons

There are several different ways to crochet a Granny Hexagon. This is the method I use for my Granny Hexagons and the Granny Hexagon Throw.

Unlike a traditional granny square, I use groups of 2 trebles (2 tr) rather than groups of 3 trebles.

The 2 tr group (represented by the “V” in the diagram below) is worked in the space in-between groups of 2 tr from the round below.

Granny hexagon showing how the treble crochet stitches are worked

I turn the work over after each round and begin the next round in a different corner. This creates the shape and texture of my Granny Hexagons.

The basic Granny Hexagon can be made as small or as large as you like by simply repeating the final rounds.

If you want to use Granny Hexagons to make a blanket or another project with straight edges, you will also need half and quarter hexagons. The different shapes are used around the edges and in the corners to create a straight-edged project.

Which Granny Hexagon Pieces Do I Need?

If you are making individual Granny Hexagons, you only need the Granny Hexagon pattern below.

If you are using Granny Hexagons to make a blanket or another project with straight edges, you will also need the smaller shapes to fill the gaps around the edges and corners.

  • Granny Hexagon – used for the main body of the project.
  • Pointed Half Granny Hexagon – used along the sides to create straight edges.
  • Flat-topped Half Granny Hexagon – used along the top and bottom edges.
  • Quarter Granny Hexagon A and B – used in the four corners. The two versions are mirror images of each other, so you need two of each type for a rectangular or square project.

The diagram below shows how the different pieces fit together to create a straight-edged project.

Crochet Abbreviations (UK Terms)

Ss

Slip Stitch

Tr

Treble Crochet

Ch

Chain

*…*

Repeat the instructions between the asterisks as indicated.

Written pattern for the Granny Hexagon

Round 1.  Use Colour A (Fig 1)

  • Chain 4; slip stitch in 1st chain to form a ring (alternatively you can make a magic ring).
  • Chain 3 (counts as 1 tr); 1 tr into ring; ch 1;
  • *2 tr into ring; ch 1*
  • Repeat from * 4 more times so that you have 6 x two-treble groups in total.
  • Ss into the top of starting chain 3 to close round.
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.

6 groups of [2 tr, ch 1] – each ch1 forms a corner

Round 2.  Use Colour B (Fig 2)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop in any ch-1 corner space.
  • Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1 tr into same space.
  • Work *2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr* in the next ch-1 corner space.
  • Repeat *to* 4 more times.
  • Work 2 tr in the ch-1 corner space where the round was started, ch 1, ss into the top of starting ch-3.
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.

6 groups of [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr]

  • Blue crocheted circle on a white background

    Fig 1

  • Small crocheted Granny Hexagon with blue and purple yarn

    Fig 2

Round 3. Use Colour C (Fig 3)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop in any ch-1 corner space.
  • Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1 tr into same space.
  • 2 tr in next space.
  • Work *[2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space, 2 tr in next space*
  • Repeat *to* four more times. 
  • Work 2 tr in the ch-1 corner space where the round was started, ch 1, ss into the top of starting ch-3.  
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.

[2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in each corner and 2 tr in each space along the sides

Round 4. Use Colour D (Fig 4)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop in any ch-1 corner space.
  • Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1 tr into same space.
  • 2 tr in each of the next two spaces along the side.
  • Work *[2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space, 2 tr in next two spaces along the sides*
  • Repeat *to* four more times. 
  • Work 2 tr in the ch-1 corner space where the round was started, ch 1, ss into the top of starting ch-3.  
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.

[2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in each corner and 2 tr in each of the spaces along the sides

  • Crochet hexagon on a white background

    Fig 3

  • crochet hexagon with a deep red outer layer on a white background
    Fig 4

Round 5. Use Colour E (Fig 5)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop in any ch-1 corner space.
  • Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1 tr into same space.
  • 2 tr in each of the spaces along the side.
  • Work *[2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space, 2 tr in the spaces along the sides until you reach a corner*.
  • Repeat *to* four more times. 
  • Work 2 tr in the ch-1 corner space where the round was started, ch 1, ss into the top of starting ch-3.  
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.

[2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in each corner and 2 tr in each of the spaces along the sides

Subsequent Rounds

Repeat round 5.

  • Fig 5
  • Fig 6

Make as many as you need for your project. You can add as many or as few rounds as you like. You can then join the hexagons however you wish. I usually use a join-as-you-go method. However if you want the work to have straight edges to your project (such as in a blanket), you will need to make some half Granny Hexagons and quarter Granny hexagons.

Granny hexagons joined together to form a blanket

Half Granny Hexagons

Why are there two types of Half Granny Hexagon?

When you use Granny Hexagons to make a blanket with straight edges, you need two different types of half hexagon.

The Pointed Half Granny Hexagon is used at the sides of the blanket, while the Flat-topped Half Granny Hexagon is used along the top and bottom edges.

It sounds more complicated than it is! The photographs below show the difference between the two shapes.

Two versions of half hexagons on a wood background

Pointed Half Granny Hexagon

Round 1. (Fig 7)

  • Ch 3, ss into first chain to form a ring (or make a magic ring).
  • Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr)
  • Work 1 tr into the ring and then ch 1, 2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr.
  • Fasten off.

Round 2. (Fig 8):

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop in the space between the first two trebles.
  • Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr)
  • In first ch-1 corner space work [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr]
  • Work [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in next ch-1 corner space
  • Work [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in last ch-1 corner space
  • Work 1 tr in space between last two trebles in round 1.
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.
  • Fig 7
  • Fig 8

Round 3. (Fig 9)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop in 1 space between single treble and 2 trebles.
  • Ch 3 (counts 1 tr), 1 tr in same space.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space
  • 2 tr in next space.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space.
  • 2 tr in next space
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space
  • 2 tr in last space (between 2 trebles and last single treble).
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Round 4. (Fig 10)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop in space between first two trebles.
  • Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr).
  • Work 2 tr in next space.
  • In ch-1 corner space work [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr].
  • 2 tr in each space along to next corner.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space.
  • 2 tr in each space along to the next corner
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space.
  • 1 tr in space between final two trebles.
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.
  • Fig 9

  • Fig 10

Round 5. (Fig 11)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop in 1 space between single treble and 2 trebles.
  • Ch 3 (counts 1 tr), 1 tr in same space.
  • 2 tr in spaces to first corner.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space
  • 2 tr in each space along to top corner.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in chain space top corner.
  • 2 tr in each space along to the last corner.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space
  • 2 tr in each space along to end.
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Round 6. (Fig 12)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop in space between first two trebles.
  • Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr).
  • Work 2 tr in each space until you reach corner.
  • In ch-1 corner space work [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr].
  • Work 2 tr in each space along to the top corner.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space.
  • 2 tr in each space along to next corner.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space.
  • Work 2 tr in space until you reach the final two trebles.
  • 1 tr in space between final two trebles.
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.
  • Fig 11
  • Fig 12

Flat-topped Half Granny Hexagon

Round 1. (Fig 13)

  • Ch 3, ss into first chain to form a ring (or make a magic ring).
  • Ch4 (counts as 1 tr, ch 1).
  • Work [2 tr, ch 1] into the ring three times.
  • 1 tr into ring.
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Round 2. (Fig 14)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop in first ch-1 space.
  • Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr, ch 1).
  • Work 2 tr in same space.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in next ch-1 space.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in next ch-1 space.
  • In final ch-1 space work 2 tr, ch 1, 1 tr.
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.
  • Fig 13
  • Fig 14

Round 3. (Fig 15)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop in first ch-1 space.
  • Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr, ch 1), 2 tr in same space.
  • 2 tr in next space.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space.
  • 2 tr in next space.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in next ch-1 corner space.
  • 2 tr in next space.
  • 2 tr, ch 1, 1 tr in final ch-1 corner space.
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Round 4. (Fig 16)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop in first ch-1 space.
  • Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr, ch 1), 2 tr in same space.
  • 2 tr in each space along to the corner.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space.
  • 2 tr in each space along to the next corner.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space.
  • 2 tr in each space along to final ch-1 space.
  • 2 tr, ch 1, 1 tr in final ch-1 corner space.
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.
  • Fig 15
  • Fig 16

Round 5. (Fig 17) and subsequent rounds

Repeat round 4.

  • Fig 17

Quarter Granny Hexagons

If you are making a rectangular or square blanket from Granny Hexagons, you’ll need quarter hexagons to create the four right-angled corners.

There are two versions of the quarter hexagon, and they are mirror images of one another. For a rectangular or square project, you’ll need two of each type to create the four corners.

Two types of quarter Granny Hexagon, labelled A and B

Quarter Granny Hexagon A (left)

Round 1. (Fig 18)

  • Ch 3, ss into first chain to form a ring (or make a magic ring).
  • Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr).
  • Into the ring work 1 tr, ch 1, 2 tr, ch 1, 1 tr.
  • Fasten off.

Round 2. (Fig 19)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop in first ch-1 space.
  • Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr, 1 ch).
  • Work 2 tr into same space.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in next ch-1 space.
  • 1 tr into final ch-1 space.
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.
  • Fig 18
  • Fig 19

Round 3. (Fig 20)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop in first space (between 1 tr and 2 tr)
  • 1 tr into same space.
  • Work [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space.
  • Work 2 tr in next space.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 1 tr] in final ch-1 corner space.
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Round 4. (Fig 21)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop in first ch-1 corner space.
  • Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr, ch 1)
  • 2 tr into same space.
  • 2 tr in each space along to next corner.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space.
  • 2 tr in space.
  • 1 tr in space between last two trebles.
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.
  • Fig 20 (shown from the back)
  • Fig 21

Round 5. (Fig 22)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop in first space (between 1 tr and 2 tr)
  • 1 tr into same space.
  • 2 tr into next space.
  • Work [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space.
  • Work 2 tr in each space along to next corner.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 1 tr] in final ch-1 corner space.
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Round 6. (Fig 23)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop in first ch-1 corner space.
  • Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr, ch 1)
  • 2 tr into same space.
  • 2 tr in each space along to next corner.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space.
  • 2 tr in each space along to end.
  • 1 tr in space between last two trebles.
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.
  • Fig 22 (shown from the back)
  • Fig 23

Subsequent rounds – repeat rounds 5 and 6.

Quarter Granny Hexagon B (right)

Round 1. (Fig 24)

  • Ch 3, ss into first chain to form a ring (or make a magic ring).
  • Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr, ch 1).
  • Into the ring work 2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr.
  • Fasten off.

Round 2. (Fig 25)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop between first two trebles.
  • Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr).
  • Work [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 space.
  • Work [ 2 tr, ch 1, 1 tr] in next ch-1 space.
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.

  • Fig 24

  • Fig 25 (shown from the back)

Round 3. (Fig 26)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop in first ch-1 space.
  • Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr, ch 1).
  • 2 tr into same space
  • 2 tr in next space.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space.
  • 2 tr in last space.
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Round 4. (Fig 27)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop between first two trebles.
  • Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr).
  • 2 tr in next space.
  • Work [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space.
  • Work 2 tr in each space along until ch-1 space.
  • Work [2 tr, ch 1, 1 tr] in next ch-1 space.
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.
  • Fig 26 (shown from the back)
  • Fig 27

Round 5. (Fig 28)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop in first ch-1 space.
  • Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr, ch 1).
  • 2 tr into same space
  • 2 tr in each space along to the next ch-1 corner space.
  • [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space.
  • 2 tr in each space along to the end.
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Round 6. (Fig 29)

  • Turn over.
  • Pull up a loop between first two trebles.
  • Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr).
  • 2 tr in each space along to ch-1 corner space.
  • Work [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in ch-1 corner space.
  • Work 2 tr in each space along until ch-1 space.
  • Work [2 tr, ch 1, 1 tr] in ch-1 space.
  • Fasten off. Weave in ends.

  • Fig 28

  • Fig 29

Subsequent rounds – repeat rounds 5 and 6.

I hope this tutorial makes it easier to use Granny Hexagons in your own projects, whether you’re making individual motifs or joining them together to create a blanket or throw.

For details on how I joined the hexagons to make my Granny Hexagon Throw, see the tutorial.

A finished blanket using the granny hexagons, half granny hexagons and quarter granny hexagons