Modular Hexagon Stole

Free Shawl Crochet Pattern

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This crochet pattern helps you create a Modular Hexagon Stole using separate hexagon motifs. Each motif is worked individually, giving you a portable project. The pattern provides options for construction: connect the motifs as-you-go or assemble them all at the end. It’s designed for crocheters with some experience who want a flexible approach. Follow the steps to craft a stole that’s perfect for layering in any season.


Skills Required/Techniques Used:
- Basic crochet stitches: chain (ch), double crochet (dc)
- Advanced crochet stitches: 3dc-cluster (3dc-cl), beginning 2dc Cluster (b2dc-cl) (see abbreviations).

Size: width 19” (48 cm), length 80” (200 cm)

Materials: Knit Picks (affiliate link) Palette fingering weight 100% wool yarn 231 yds (210 m)/ 50 g, color White – 5 balls (MC)
Knit Picks (affiliate link) Palette fingering weight 100% wool yarn 231 yds (210 m)/ 50 g, color varies – 8 balls (CC)

Hook: F (3.75 mm)

Gauge: hexagon motif size = 5” (12 cm)

Abbreviations

ch = chain
st(s) = stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch
dc = double crochet
ch-sp – chain space
b2dc-cl - beginning 2dc Cluster: ch3, *yo, insert hook under ch-sp, yo and pull a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook, repeat once more from *, yo and draw through all 3 loops.
3dc-cl - 3 dc Cluster: *yo, insert hook in ch-sp, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook, repeat from * 2 more times, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook.


Short Overview of the pattern:

Shawl consists of 63 hexagon motifs. The motifs are connected while working the last round of the motif. Alternatively, it is possible to sew all the motifs afterwards. Finally, 2 rounds of dc finish the shawl.

Hexagon Motif (worked in the rounds)

With CC yarn, ch8, join with sl st to form a ring.

Round 1: b2dc-cl into ring, ch3, (3dc-cl in ring, ch3) 5 times, join with sl st to the top of b2dc-cl.

Round 2: sl st to next ch3-sp, b2dc-cl into same ch3-sp, ch3, 3dc-cl into same ch3-sp, ch3, [(3dc-cl, ch3) twice in the next ch3-sp] 5 times, join with sl st to the top of b2dc-cl.

Round 3: sl st to next ch3-sp, b2dc-cl into same ch3-sp, ch3, 3dc-cl into same ch3-sp, ch3, [(3dc-cl, ch3) twice in the next ch3-sp, 3dc-cl in the next ch3-sp, ch3] 5 times, join with sl st to the top of b2dc-cl.

Round 4: sl st to next ch3-sp, b2dc-cl into same ch3-sp, ch3, 3dc-cl into same ch3-sp, ch3, [(3dc-cl, ch3) twice in the next ch3-sp, (3dc-cl in the next ch3-sp, ch3) twice] 5 times, join with sl st to the top of b2dc-cl.

With MC yarn
Round 5: sl st to next ch3-sp, b2dc-cl into same ch3-sp, ch3, 3dc-cl into same ch3-sp, ch3, [(3dc-cl, ch3) twice in the next ch3-sp, (3dc-cl in the next ch3-sp, ch3) three times] 5 times, join with sl st to the top of b2dc-cl.

Round 6: sl st to next ch3-sp, b2dc-cl into same ch3-sp, ch3, 3dc-cl into same ch3-sp, ch3, [(3dc-cl, ch3) twice in the next ch3-sp, (3dc-cl in the next ch3-sp, ch3) four times] 5 times, join with sl st to the top of b2dc-cl. Tie off.

Alternative round 6 for “join-as-you-go method” of joining motifs:

Round 6: sl st to next ch3-sp, b2dc-cl into same ch3-sp, ch1, sl st to corresponding ch3-sp, ch1, 3dc-cl into same ch3-sp, ch1, sl st to corresponding ch3-sp, ch1, [(3dc-cl, ch1, sl st to corresponding ch3-sp, ch1,) twice in the next ch3-sp, (3dc-cl in the next ch3-sp, ch1, sl st to corresponding ch3-sp, ch1) four times] 5 times, join with sl st to the top of b2dc-cl. Tie off.

Work 63 motifs, joining them as-you-go. Alternatively, you can join them by sewing.


Finishing

Work 2 rounds of dc around the whole stole. In the hexagon vertices work 3 dc in the ch3-sp in the 1st round; in the 2nd round, work 3 dc in the 2nd dc of the previous round. In the angles between 2 hexagons, work 3dc-cl.

Weave in all loose yarn ends.
Block.