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Mustard Hexagon Flower Bed Cover Crochet Pattern

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Intermediate Level

You need basic rounds, dc corners and the puff stitch.

200 to 260 Hours

Each hexagon takes about an hour, so this is a long and relaxing project.

Sunny Honeycomb

A single golden color lets the puff flowers and lace do all the talking.

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About This Mustard Hexagon Flower Bed Cover Crochet Pattern Pattern

This bed cover is made of 184 mustard hexagons, each with a six-petal puff flower in the center, an open lacy ring around it and a solid raised outline. Joined together, the hexagons make a golden honeycomb that drapes in a soft stepped edge.

It finishes at about 78 by 92 inches, which covers a queen bed with a generous drop at the sides. You will use sc, dc and puff stitches, plus a slip stitch join. It suits anyone who likes portable motifs and wants a big, warm statement for the bedroom.

Why You'll Love This Mustard Hexagon Flower Bed Cover Crochet Pattern Pattern

I love that every hexagon is a small, finished project. You can make one in a cup of tea’s time, and the pile grows faster than you expect.

Mustard yellow is cheerful without being loud. In the morning light the puff flowers and the lace cast tiny shadows, and the whole bed looks like a field of sunflowers.

Switch Things Up

Try dusty rose, sage green or deep teal for a different mood. Make 6 hexagons across and 8 down for a sofa throw, or a few dozen for a baby blanket. Join 6 by 4 hexagons for a pillow cover, add a simple envelope back, and match your bed. You can also add a round of shells or a plain sc border for a softer edge.

Materials Needed

— Main Fabric

01 Worsted weight (size 4) cotton yarn, mustard yellow: about 2,000 g (3,900 yd) for 184 hexagons and the joining

02 Yarn amounts are estimates, so buy a little extra from the same dye lot

— Tools Required

03 4.0 mm (G-6) crochet hook, or the size that gives you the size below

04 Yarn needle

05 Stitch markers

06 Scissors

07 Blocking mats and rust-proof pins

08 Measuring tape

The Free Pattern

Intermediate 200-260 Hours

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— Puff Flower Hexagon (Make 184, mustard) :

Size: each hexagon should measure about 6.5 inches flat side to flat side and 7.5 inches point to point after blocking. Adjust your hook if yours is bigger or smaller.

Puff st: [yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up a loop] 4 times (9 loops on hook), yo and pull through all 9 loops, ch 1 to close. The closing ch 1 is not counted as a stitch.

Round 1: Make a magic ring. Ch 1, 6 sc in ring, join with a sl st to the first sc and pull the ring tight. (6 sc)

Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count), *puff st in next sc, ch 2. Repeat from * 5 more times, join with a sl st to the top of the first puff st. (6 puff sts and 6 ch-2 sps)

Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in the top of next puff st, 2 sc in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * 5 more times, join with a sl st to the first sc. (18 sc)

Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), ch 2, dc in the same sc as the join, ch 1, dc in next sc, ch 1, dc in next sc, ch 1. *(Dc, ch 2, dc) in next sc, ch 1, dc in next sc, ch 1, dc in next sc, ch 1. Repeat from * 4 more times, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (24 dc, 18 ch-1 sps and 6 ch-2 corner sps)

Round 5: Sl st in next ch-2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same sp, ch 2, 2 dc in same sp. *Dc in each dc and each ch-1 sp across (7 dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * 4 more times, dc in each dc and each ch-1 sp across (7 dc), join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (66 dc and 6 ch-2 corner sps)

Round 6: Sl st in next ch-2 sp. Ch 1, 3 sc in same sp. *Sc in each dc across (11 sc), 3 sc in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * 4 more times, sc in each dc across (11 sc), join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off and weave in the ends. (84 sc, with 13 sc between the corner stitches on each side)

Block each hexagon to the same size before joining. Pin the 6 corners first, then pull the sides straight.

— Layout (16 rows, alternating 12 and 11 hexagons) :

Hold every hexagon with a corner pointing up. Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15 have 12 hexagons. Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 have 11 hexagons, and each one sits between two hexagons of the row above, like honeycomb.

Long row (make 8): Join 12 hexagons side by side along their flat sides. (12 hexagons)

Short row (make 8): Join 11 hexagons side by side along their flat sides. (11 hexagons)

Total: 8 long rows plus 8 short rows. (8 x 12 + 8 x 11 = 184 hexagons)

— Joining :

Seam: Hold two hexagons with right sides together. With mustard and a sl st seam through the back loops only, work 1 sl st in each of the 13 sc between the corners plus 1 sl st in each corner stitch, then continue to the next hexagon. (14 sl st per side)

Join the rows in order, alternating long and short, so the short rows nest into the notches of the long rows. Where three hexagons meet, sl st through the corner stitches together so the corner stays flat and neat.

There is no separate border. The sc outline of each hexagon makes the stepped edge, as in the photo.

Assembly Instructions

Crochet 184 puff flower hexagons, weave in the ends and block each one to about 6.5 inches flat side to flat side.
Lay the hexagons out on a bed or the floor in 16 rows, alternating 12 and 11, and check that every corner points up.
Join each long and short row first, using a slip stitch seam through the back loops with mustard yarn.
Join the rows in order, alternating long and short, so each short row nests between the hexagons above and below.
At every point where three hexagons meet, slip stitch through the corners together so the join stays flat.
Weave in all the ends, then block the whole cover flat to about 78 by 92 inches.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

Pulling the puff stitches too tight. Keep each loop loose so the petals stay plump and round.

Joining hexagons with different corner directions. Mark the beginning of every hexagon and keep that corner pointing up.

Skipping the blocking step. Cotton hexagons come out slightly different in size, so block them all to the same measurement before joining.

Making the lacy ring too tight. The ch-1 spaces in Round 4 must stay open, so keep your tension relaxed.

Denise

Denise designs cozy, detailed crochet patterns for the home and loves turning flower motifs into projects anyone can follow.

Important Notes

Make and block one hexagon first. It should measure about 6.5 inches flat side to flat side. Change your hook size by 0.5 mm if it does not.

Yarn amounts and finished size are estimates based on the photo, so test one hexagon and buy extra from the same dye lot.

Wash on a gentle cycle in cool water and dry flat. Block the cover again if the hexagons lose their shape.

I hope this golden bed cover brings a little sunshine into your bedroom. Take your time, enjoy each hexagon, and show me the first one you finish.

Crochet Abbreviations

01 ch — chain

02 sl st — slip stitch

03 sc — single crochet

04 dc — double crochet

05 yo — yarn over

06 puff st — puff stitch (see the note in the hexagon section)

07 sp — space

08 st — stitch

You Ask, We Answer

How big is the finished cover?

It measures about 78 by 92 inches with 16 rows of hexagons, which fits a queen bed with a generous drop at the sides.

Can I make a smaller size or use another yarn?

Yes. Use any cotton yarn and match the hook to it, and make fewer rows for a throw. A 6 by 8 layout gives about 39 by 46 inches in worsted weight.

How do I wash it?

Machine wash on gentle with cool water, then dry flat. Block again with pins if the hexagon corners lose their shape.