Hexagonal Throw by Marilyn Losee

Hexagonal Throw

Crochet
October 2009
Aran (8 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 6.5 rows = 4 inches
in double crochet (US) with smaller hook
5.5 mm (I)
6.0 mm (J)
2290 yards (2094 m)
60 x 70"/152.5 x 178 cm at widest points, including border
English
This pattern is available for free.

Archived pdf:
https://web.archive.org/web/20121101072050/http://www.car...

MATERIALS

Caron International’s Simply Soft Eco (discontinued)
(80% Acrylic, 20% NatureSpun™ Polyester):
12 oz (A), 12 oz (B), 22 oz (C)

Shown in: #0012 Wine Country (A); #0024 Ocean (B); #0032 Plum Perfect (C)

US I-9 (5.5mm) crochet hook, or size to obtain gauge.
US J-10 (6mm) crochet hook (for last round of edging only)
Yarn needle

GAUGE
In double crochet using smaller hook, 12 sts and 6-1/2 rows = 4”/10 cm;
One Hexagon measures about 17”/43cm at widest point.

STITCHES USED
Chain (ch), double crochet (dc), half double crochet (hdc), single crochet (sc), slip stitch (slip st)

Special terms & techniques:
hdc2tog
Adjustable-ring method

Hexagons are worked in joined rounds. Make 17 motifs. Assemble as shown in diagram. Work 3-round edging to finish.