Blue Lace Hexagon Bedspread Crochet Pattern
You need a magic ring, double crochet, chain spaces and a slip stitch seam.
Each hexagon takes about an hour, so one or two a day builds the bedspread steadily.
A single soft blue lets the lace do all the talking, so there are no color changes.
About This Blue Lace Hexagon Bedspread Crochet Pattern Pattern
This bedspread is made from 36 lace hexagons in one soft denim blue. Each hexagon has a small center ring, open mesh spokes and solid outer rounds. The hexagons are joined in a honeycomb layout of 6 columns, with every second column shifted down by half a hexagon.
It measures about 76 by 90 inches at its widest and longest points, in worsted weight cotton. The edge follows the zigzag of the hexagons, so the corners hang in soft points. You only need double crochet, chains, slip stitch and a magic ring.
Why You'll Love This Blue Lace Hexagon Bedspread Crochet Pattern Pattern
I love that every hexagon is a small, finished project. You can make one in an evening, and each one has a little cobweb of lace in the middle that makes me smile.
Working in one color keeps the project calm and easy to carry. The finished bedspread is cool and airy, and the open lace lets a little light through.
Switch Things Up
Try soft sage, warm cream or a deep navy in place of denim blue. For a throw, make 4 columns of 4 hexagons (16 hexagons, about 52 by 62 inches), and for a baby blanket make 3 columns of 3 (9 hexagons, about 40 by 48 inches). A single hexagon backed with fabric makes a pretty cushion front. You can also make the hexagon centers in a second color for a bit of contrast.
Materials Needed
— Main Fabric
— Tools Required
The Free Pattern
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— Lace Hexagon (Make 36, denim blue) :
— Layout :
— Joining the Hexagons (blue) :
— Slip Stitch Edge (blue) :
Assembly Instructions
- Make all 36 lace hexagons, weave in the ends and block each one to about 8 in (20 cm) per side with pins and a damp cloth or steam. Let them dry completely.
- Lay the hexagons out on a clean floor in a honeycomb of 6 columns, with the points facing left and right and columns 2, 4 and 6 shifted down half a hexagon.
- Join the hexagons into 6 columns of 6 using the slip stitch seam in the Joining section. Keep your seams loose so the lace stays flexible.
- Join the 6 columns with 5 zigzag seams, matching the corners and sl st through all three corner spaces where three hexagons meet.
- Work Round 1 of the Slip Stitch Edge around the whole bedspread, counting 1,518 sc as you go.
- Work Round 2 of slip stitches to finish the edge, keeping the stitches loose so the zigzag lies flat.
- Weave in the last ends, wet block the whole bedspread flat and let it dry fully before using it.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
Losing track of the 6 corners in the lace rounds. Place a stitch marker in each corner space and count the groups on every side before you move on.
Making Round 7 too tight or too loose. Count 26 dc between the corner spaces on each side of Round 7 before you start Round 8.
Turning some hexagons in a different direction. Keep all the points facing left and right so the honeycomb lines up.
Skipping the block. Lace hexagons curl, so pin each one flat and let it dry so the seams meet neatly.
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Important Notes
Gauge and size: each hexagon should measure about 8 in (20 cm) per side and 13.9 in (35 cm) across the flats after blocking. The finished bedspread is about 76 by 90 inches at its widest and longest points, and it will weigh about 4 lb (1.9 kg).
Stitch counts, yarn amounts and size are estimated from the photo, so check your first hexagon and proofread the counts before you start the whole project.
The edge zigzags, so the bedspread is a little shorter at the notches. If you want a straight edge, fill the notches with half hexagons.
Wash in cool water on a gentle cycle and lay flat to dry. If you use a dark blue, wash it with a color catcher.
I hope you enjoy every little lace hexagon as much as I do. Take your time, make one or two a day, and before long you will have a bedspread you made with your own hands. Happy crocheting!
Crochet Abbreviations
You Ask, We Answer
How big is the finished bedspread?
It measures about 76 by 90 inches at its widest and longest points, using 36 hexagons in 6 columns of 6. Add or remove hexagons to change the size.
Can I use a different yarn weight or hook size?
Yes. Any yarn works if you adjust the hook size, but the hexagon will change size and so will the yarn amounts. Make one hexagon first and measure it, then recalculate how many hexagons you need.
How do I wash and care for it?
Machine wash on a gentle cycle in cool water and lay it flat to dry. Because the piece is large and heavy when wet, support its weight so the lace does not stretch.
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Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- sl st — slip stitch
- sc — single crochet
- dc — double crochet
- st — stitch
- sp — space