This title is close to the earlier table runner articles (flowers, cottagecore, sunflower, luxury lace, granny squares, diamond lace, Christmas ripple, shell stitch, wheat stitch, and daisy chain), so I chose a new shape: a hexagon honeycomb runner. Ten identical hexagons are joined in a row and framed with a picot border. It is a great gift project because the motifs are small and portable, the runner is easy to lengthen, and it looks polished once wrapped with a tag. Give it as a housewarming, wedding, or holiday present.
Pattern Information
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate, with joining and simple edging.
Terms: US crochet terminology.
Construction: Ten hexagons are worked separately, joined side to side with slip stitches, then edged with a two-round border.
Estimated size: About 13 × 95 cm (5 × 37.5 in) after blocking, including the border. Each hexagon measures about 8.5 cm (3.25 in) across the flat sides. Actual dimensions depend on yarn, tension, and blocking.
Pattern note: This is an original design based on the title concept. Stitch counts have been checked, but the pattern has not been physically crocheted or independently tested. Make one hexagon first and adjust the hook size to reach 8.5 cm.
Materials
- DK-weight mercerized cotton yarn in cream, ivory, or soft sage, approximately 110 g as a starting allowance.
- A 3.5 mm hook as a starting point (adjust to your tension).
- Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, and pins.
- Blocking mats and a spray bottle.
- For gifting: ribbon or twine, tissue paper, and a small card.
Stitches and Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | magic ring |
| ch | chain |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| sp | space |
| picot | ch 3, sl st in the first ch |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
Work in joined rounds without turning. Ch 3 at the start of a round counts as a dc. Numbers in brackets give the group or space count at the end of each round.
Before You Begin
Make one hexagon and measure it. If it is smaller or larger than 8.5 cm, change the hook size by 0.25 to 0.5 mm. All hexagons must be the same size for the runner to lie flat. Block each one before joining.
Hexagon Motif (make 10)
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 1 dc in the MR, ch 2. (2 dc in the MR, ch 2) × 5. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. [6 groups of 2 dc, 6 corner ch-2 sps]
Round 2: Sl st into the next dc and into the first corner sp. Ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the same sp. Ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next corner sp. Repeat from * 4 more times. Ch 1, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. [12 groups of 2 dc, 6 corners]
Round 3: Sl st into the next dc and into the first corner sp. Ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the same sp. Ch 1, 2 dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next corner sp. Repeat from * 4 more times. Ch 1, 2 dc in the last ch-1 sp, ch 1, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. Fasten off and weave in the ends. [18 groups of 2 dc, 6 corners]
Block each hexagon flat, pinning the six corners out to a neat shape.
Joining the Hexagons
Lay the hexagons in a single row with two opposite sides facing their neighbors. Mark those sides. Hold two hexagons with wrong sides together and slip stitch through the back loops of both along the marked side, working in each dc and each ch-1 space (about 7 stitches). Start and end at the corner spaces. Join all ten in a row and weave in the ends.
Border
Round 1: Join yarn at any corner space on the long edge. Ch 1, 3 sc in the same space. Work sc evenly around the whole runner, with 1 sc in each dc, 1 sc in each ch-1 space, 2 sc in each ch-2 corner space, and 1 sc in each join. Work 3 sc at the two outer ends where the shape turns. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
Round 2 (picots): Ch 1, sc in the same st. Sc in the next 3 sts, picot. Repeat around. Join, fasten off, and weave in the ends.
Note: the exact stitch count depends on your tension. If the edge ripples, skip a stitch here and there. If it pulls in, add one.
Finishing and Blocking
Soak the runner in cool water with a drop of mild soap and press out the water in a towel without wringing. Pin it flat on a blocking mat with each hexagon shaped and each picot pinned out. Spray lightly with starch for a crisp finish and let it dry completely before unpinning.
Turn It Into a Gift
- Fold: Fold the runner in thirds, like a scarf, so the picot edges show.
- Wrap: Layer it in tissue paper and tie it with ribbon or twine.
- Tag: Write the care instructions on the card: cool hand wash, press out the water, lay flat to dry.
- Extra: Tuck in a small candle or a sprig of dried flowers to complete the present.
Practical Tips and Troubleshooting
The hexagons are different sizes. Check your tension and block them all to 8.5 cm before joining.
The runner pulls into a curve. Your joins are uneven. Join every pair on the same sides, with the same tension.
The corners look pointy. Pin each corner out firmly when blocking.
The border does not lie flat. Adjust the stitch count on straight stretches, not at the corners.
The runner is too short. Add hexagons one at a time. Each one adds about 8.5 cm.
FAQ
Can I use thread instead of yarn? Yes. Use size 10 cotton thread and a 1.75 mm hook. The hexagons will be about 5 cm across, so make 17 for the same length.
Can I make it wider? Yes. Make a second row of hexagons and join them to the first through the side edges before working the border.
Can I use two colors? Absolutely. Work Round 3 and the border in a contrast color.
Do I need to block it? It is strongly recommended. Blocking makes the hexagons uniform and the runner flat.
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