{ "schema_version": "2.0", "page_type": "crochet_pattern_article", "source_id": null, "slug": "daisy-flower-hexagon-granny-square", "title": "Daisy Flower Hexagon Granny Square - Free Crochet Pattern", "meta_description": "Free daisy flower hexagon granny square pattern in 3 easy rounds. Learn this sweet 3-color motif for blankets, coasters and hexie projects today.", "published_at": "2026-08-23", "updated_at": "2026-08-23", "author": "Nora", "thumbnail_url": "data/images/daisy-flower-hexagon-granny-square-hero.webp", "meta": { "title": "Daisy Flower Hexagon Granny Square - Free Crochet Pattern", "pattern_name": "Daisy Flower Hexagon Granny Square - Free Crochet Pattern", "difficulty": "Easy", "time_needed": "20-30 Minutes", "rating": null, "made_count": null, "taxonomy": { "category": "Granny Squares", "skill_level": "Easy", "yarn_weight": "DK", "tags": [ "granny square", "hexagon", "daisy flower", "free pattern", "dk yarn", "flower motif", "hexie blanket", "three color crochet", "beginner friendly", "stash buster", "crochet motif", "join as you go" ] } }, "cards": [ { "order": 1, "card_type": "hero", "code": "hero", "title": "Daisy Flower Hexagon Granny Square - Free Crochet Pattern", "raw_heading": "", "quantity": 1, "groups": [], "rows": [ { "order": 1, "row_type": "info", "code": "hero-info-1", "label": "Beginner Friendly", "value": "Just 3 rounds — if you can chain, slip stitch and work a double crochet, you can make this hexagon", "raw_text": "Just 3 rounds — if you can chain, slip stitch and work a double crochet, you can make this hexagon", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 2, "row_type": "info", "code": "hero-info-2", "label": "Quick Coffee-Break Make", "value": "20-30 minutes per hexagon once you've made the first one — perfect for evening TV crochet", "raw_text": "20-30 minutes per hexagon once you've made the first one — perfect for evening TV crochet", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 3, "row_type": "info", "code": "hero-info-3", "label": "Sweet Floral Charm", "value": "A cheerful three-color daisy that tiles into blankets, coasters, garlands and patchwork", "raw_text": "A cheerful three-color daisy that tiles into blankets, coasters, garlands and patchwork", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null } ] }, { "order": 2, "card_type": "about", "code": "about", "title": "About", "raw_heading": "", "quantity": 1, "groups": [], "rows": [ { "order": 1, "row_type": "info", "code": "about-info-1", "label": "", "value": "This pattern creates a petite six-sided daisy motif — a bright flower center that blooms outward into crisp hexagon corners over just three rounds. What makes it special is how much visual payoff you get from so little work: three colors, one small hook, and suddenly you're holding a tiny flower with six perfectly spaced petals. It's ideal for crocheters who love motif work, anyone building a hexie blanket, and stash-busters looking for a satisfying way to use up leftover DK scraps in every color imaginable.", "raw_text": "This pattern creates a petite six-sided daisy motif — a bright flower center that blooms outward into crisp hexagon corners over just three rounds. What makes it special is how much visual payoff you get from so little work: three colors, one small hook, and suddenly you're holding a tiny flower with six perfectly spaced petals. It's ideal for crocheters who love motif work, anyone building a hexie blanket, and stash-busters looking for a satisfying way to use up leftover DK scraps in every color imaginable.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 2, "row_type": "info", "code": "about-info-2", "label": "", "value": "The techniques here are refreshingly approachable. It only calls for double crochet, bobble stitches for the petals and double crochet for the border round. You'll work in the round from a magic ring, place twelve bobble petals evenly around that first ring, and then shape the hexagon by grouping stitches into six corner points on the final round. Two color changes mean two neat yarn joins and a few ends to weave — nothing intimidating. If you're comfortable with basic granny square construction and counting your stitches per side, you're ready. Expect roughly 20 to 30 minutes per hexagon, and considerably less once the rhythm clicks.", "raw_text": "The techniques here are refreshingly approachable. It only calls for double crochet, bobble stitches for the petals and double crochet for the border round. You'll work in the round from a magic ring, place twelve bobble petals evenly around that first ring, and then shape the hexagon by grouping stitches into six corner points on the final round. Two color changes mean two neat yarn joins and a few ends to weave — nothing intimidating. If you're comfortable with basic granny square construction and counting your stitches per side, you're ready. Expect roughly 20 to 30 minutes per hexagon, and considerably less once the rhythm clicks.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 3, "row_type": "info", "code": "about-info-3", "label": "", "value": "The completed granny square measures approximately 1.5 inches per side, crocheted with DK sport yarn and a 3.00 mm hook — small, dense and beautifully defined. The daisy center sits slightly raised against the flat hexagon frame, giving the piece a subtle dimensional quality. It is a daisy flower centered hexagon with only one round of border, so you can enlarge it simply by adding more border rounds. Made in soft cotton, a handful of these become charming coasters; stitched together by the dozens, they become a heirloom hexie throw, and they connect just like any other granny square piece for a blanket or a crochet bag.", "raw_text": "The completed granny square measures approximately 1.5 inches per side, crocheted with DK sport yarn and a 3.00 mm hook — small, dense and beautifully defined. The daisy center sits slightly raised against the flat hexagon frame, giving the piece a subtle dimensional quality. It is a daisy flower centered hexagon with only one round of border, so you can enlarge it simply by adding more border rounds. Made in soft cotton, a handful of these become charming coasters; stitched together by the dozens, they become a heirloom hexie throw, and they connect just like any other granny square piece for a blanket or a crochet bag.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null } ] }, { "order": 3, "card_type": "why_love", "code": "why-love", "title": "Why You'll Love This Pattern", "raw_heading": "", "quantity": 1, "groups": [], "rows": [ { "order": 1, "row_type": "info", "code": "why-love-1", "label": "", "value": "I'll be honest — I made the first one of these while my tea was still hot, and by the time the cup was empty I had four. That's the magic of a three-round motif. What I love most is the moment on the bobble round when the daisy suddenly reads as a flower; up to that point it's just a ring of stitches, and then all at once the shape declares itself. It's genuinely delightful every single time. The 1.5-inch scale is another thing I adore. Because the sides are so short, you're never slogging through a long round — you place a few stitches, hit a corner, and move on. That constant forward motion makes this the perfect pattern for when your attention is split between crochet and a conversation. And the three-color structure means you get to play designer without any real risk: swap the center, keep the petals, change the border, and the same little hexagon becomes a completely different flower. I've made a pile in every scrap DK I own and haven't gotten bored yet.", "raw_text": "I'll be honest — I made the first one of these while my tea was still hot, and by the time the cup was empty I had four. That's the magic of a three-round motif. What I love most is the moment on the bobble round when the daisy suddenly reads as a flower; up to that point it's just a ring of stitches, and then all at once the shape declares itself. It's genuinely delightful every single time. The 1.5-inch scale is another thing I adore. Because the sides are so short, you're never slogging through a long round — you place a few stitches, hit a corner, and move on. That constant forward motion makes this the perfect pattern for when your attention is split between crochet and a conversation. And the three-color structure means you get to play designer without any real risk: swap the center, keep the petals, change the border, and the same little hexagon becomes a completely different flower. I've made a pile in every scrap DK I own and haven't gotten bored yet.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null } ] }, { "order": 5, "card_type": "common_mistakes", "code": "common-mistakes", "title": "Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them", "raw_heading": "", "quantity": 1, "groups": [], "rows": [ { "order": 1, "row_type": "mistake", "code": "mistake-1", "label": "Starting the center too loosely", "value": "Because this motif is only 1.5 inches per side, a gappy center is impossible to hide — it reads as a hole, not a flower. Round 1 tells you to tighten the tail before you slip stitch closed, so do it properly: tug the magic ring tail firmly until the center disappears, then weave that tail through the back of the round-1 stitches rather than snipping it short. If your magic ring keeps loosening as you work, hold the tail against the hook for the first few dc.", "raw_text": "Because this motif is only 1.5 inches per side, a gappy center is impossible to hide — it reads as a hole, not a flower. Round 1 tells you to tighten the tail before you slip stitch closed, so do it properly: tug the magic ring tail firmly until the center disappears, then weave that tail through the back of the round-1 stitches rather than snipping it short. If your magic ring keeps loosening as you work, hold the tail against the hook for the first few dc.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 2, "row_type": "mistake", "code": "mistake-2", "label": "Uneven bobble spacing on the flower", "value": "Round 2 places one 3-dc-bobble in each of the twelve round-1 stitches, so every single stitch gets exactly one bobble — no skipping, no doubling up. If you finish the round with a bobble left over or one stitch short, you've either worked two bobbles into one stitch or missed one entirely. Count your round-1 stitches (12 including the ch3) before you start, and count your bobbles as you go.", "raw_text": "Round 2 places one 3-dc-bobble in each of the twelve round-1 stitches, so every single stitch gets exactly one bobble — no skipping, no doubling up. If you finish the round with a bobble left over or one stitch short, you've either worked two bobbles into one stitch or missed one entirely. Count your round-1 stitches (12 including the ch3) before you start, and count your bobbles as you go.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 3, "row_type": "mistake", "code": "mistake-3", "label": "Ending up with a wobbly circle instead", "value": "The hexagon comes from alternating the ch-2 spaces on round 3: a corner group of (3dc+ch2+3dc) in one ch-sp, then a plain 3dc in the next ch-sp, all the way around. If your piece is curling into a circle or rippling at the edge, you've almost certainly put a corner where a plain 3dc belongs, or the reverse. Lay the motif flat and check that the six corners fall directly opposite each other, with exactly one plain 3dc group between each pair.", "raw_text": "The hexagon comes from alternating the ch-2 spaces on round 3: a corner group of (3dc+ch2+3dc) in one ch-sp, then a plain 3dc in the next ch-sp, all the way around. If your piece is curling into a circle or rippling at the edge, you've almost certainly put a corner where a plain 3dc belongs, or the reverse. Lay the motif flat and check that the six corners fall directly opposite each other, with exactly one plain 3dc group between each pair.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 4, "row_type": "mistake", "code": "mistake-4", "label": "Bulky, visible color joins at the start of each new round", "value": "three colors you have two joins, and on a motif this small they're highly visible. The pattern already uses standing stitches for this reason — the ch2 on round 2 and the ch3 on round 3 are worked as standing stitches, meaning you place a slip knot on the hook and work directly into the target stitch or space rather than slip-stitching in first. Also make your joins in different positions on each hexagon so that when you seam them all together, the joins don't line up into a stripe.", "raw_text": "three colors you have two joins, and on a motif this small they're highly visible. The pattern already uses standing stitches for this reason — the ch2 on round 2 and the ch3 on round 3 are worked as standing stitches, meaning you place a slip knot on the hook and work directly into the target stitch or space rather than slip-stitching in first. Also make your joins in different positions on each hexagon so that when you seam them all together, the joins don't line up into a stripe.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 5, "row_type": "mistake", "code": "mistake-5", "label": "Weaving ends carelessly so they poke", "value": "A 1.5-inch hexagon in DK is dense but thin — a tail woven straight across the back will show as a shadow through the stitches, and a short tail will work its way out with washing. Because each color is fastened off separately, you have several tails per motif. Use your darning needle to weave each end along the back of stitches of the same color for at least an inch, then reverse direction for half an inch to lock it before trimming.", "raw_text": "A 1.5-inch hexagon in DK is dense but thin — a tail woven straight across the back will show as a shadow through the stitches, and a short tail will work its way out with washing. Because each color is fastened off separately, you have several tails per motif. Use your darning needle to weave each end along the back of stitches of the same color for at least an inch, then reverse direction for half an inch to lock it before trimming.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 6, "row_type": "mistake", "code": "mistake-6", "label": "Making fifty hexagons at different", "value": "Motif projects fail at the joining stage, not the crocheting stage. Measure motif number one against the stated 1.5 inches per side, write the measurement down, and re-measure every tenth hexagon against it. If your tension has drifted, adjust hook size — half a millimeter up or down — rather than trying to force the seam later. Consistent gauge across the pile matters far more here than matching the pattern's stated 1.5 inches exactly.", "raw_text": "Motif projects fail at the joining stage, not the crocheting stage. Measure motif number one against the stated 1.5 inches per side, write the measurement down, and re-measure every tenth hexagon against it. If your tension has drifted, adjust hook size — half a millimeter up or down — rather than trying to force the seam later. Consistent gauge across the pile matters far more here than matching the pattern's stated 1.5 inches exactly.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null } ] }, { "order": 6, "card_type": "materials", "code": "materials", "title": "Materials", "raw_heading": "", "quantity": 1, "groups": [ { "order": 1, "group_code": "group-1", "group_name": "", "rows": [ { "order": 1, "row_type": "item", "code": "mat-1-1", "label": "", "value": "Yarn of your choice - 3 colors, the sample is made with DK sports", "raw_text": "Yarn of your choice- 3 colors, the sample is made with DK sports" }, { "order": 2, "row_type": "item", "code": "mat-1-2", "label": "", "value": "Crochet hook - the sample is crocheted with a 3.00 mm hook", "raw_text": "Crochet hook" }, { "order": 3, "row_type": "item", "code": "mat-1-3", "label": "", "value": "Darning Needle", "raw_text": "Darning Needle" }, { "order": 4, "row_type": "item", "code": "mat-1-4", "label": "", "value": "Scissors", "raw_text": "Scissors" } ] } ], "rows": [] }, { "order": 7, "card_type": "abbreviations", "code": "abbreviations", "title": "Abbreviations", "raw_heading": "", "quantity": 1, "groups": [], "rows": [ { "order": 1, "row_type": "abbrev", "code": "abbrev-bo", "label": "bo", "value": "bobble", "raw_text": "bo = bobble", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": "bo", "meaning": "bobble" }, { "order": 2, "row_type": "abbrev", "code": "abbrev-ch", "label": "ch", "value": "chain stitch", "raw_text": "ch = chain stitch", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": "ch", "meaning": "chain stitch" }, { "order": 3, "row_type": "abbrev", "code": "abbrev-ch-sp", "label": "ch-sp", "value": "chain space", "raw_text": "ch-sp = chain space", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": "ch-sp", "meaning": "chain space" }, { "order": 4, "row_type": "abbrev", "code": "abbrev-dc", "label": "dc", "value": "double crochet", "raw_text": "dc = double crochet", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": "dc", "meaning": "double crochet" }, { "order": 5, "row_type": "abbrev", "code": "abbrev-rep", "label": "rep", "value": "repeat", "raw_text": "rep = repeat", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": "rep", "meaning": "repeat" }, { "order": 6, "row_type": "abbrev", "code": "abbrev-st", "label": "st", "value": "stitch", "raw_text": "st = stitch", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": "st", "meaning": "stitch" }, { "order": 7, "row_type": "abbrev", "code": "abbrev-slst", "label": "slst", "value": "slip stitch for joining for different round.", "raw_text": "slst = slip stitch for joining for different round.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": "slst", "meaning": "slip stitch for joining for different round." }, { "order": 8, "row_type": "abbrev", "code": "abbrev-yo", "label": "yo", "value": "yarn over", "raw_text": "yo = yarn over", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": "yo", "meaning": "yarn over" } ] }, { "order": 8, "card_type": "part", "code": "main-pattern", "title": "Main Pattern", "raw_heading": "", "quantity": 1, "groups": [], "rows": [ { "order": 1, "row_type": "info", "code": "main-pattern-info-8", "label": "Info", "value": "Daisy flowers are the most popular element in granny square patterns, and this pattern transfers a daisy flower into a hexagon. It only calls for double crochet, bobble stitches for the petals and double crochet for the border round, so it is super easy for beginners. It is a daisy flower centered hexagon with only one round of border — you can enlarge this pattern by adding more border rounds. Use this daisy hexagon just like other granny square pieces, connecting them to make a blanket or a crochet bag.", "raw_text": "Daisy flower are the most popular element in all of our granny square patterns. In this post, we will transfer a daisy flower into a Hexagon. You can use this daisy hexagon just like other granny square pieces, connecting to make a blanket or a crochet bag. It only calls for double crochet, bobble stitches for the petals and double crochet for border rounds. It is a daisy flower centered hexagon with only one round of border. You can enlarge this pattern by adding more border rounds.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 2, "row_type": "round", "code": "main-pattern-round-1", "label": "Round 1", "value": "Magic ring, ch3(count as dc), 11dc, tighten tail, slst to top of ch3.", "raw_text": "Round 1 Magic ring, ch3(count as dc), 11dc, tighten tail, slst to top of ch3.", "round_start": 1, "round_end": 1, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 3, "row_type": "info", "code": "main-pattern-info-1", "label": "Info", "value": "Step by step: Start with a magic ring; make ch3 as standing st (count as dc); another dc; 10dc; tighten the tail; slst to top of ch3. Round 1 finished.", "raw_text": "Start with a magic ring Make ch3 as standing st(count as dc) another dc 10dc Tighten the tail Slst to top of ch3. Round 1 finished.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 4, "row_type": "round", "code": "main-pattern-round-2", "label": "Round 2", "value": "Join new yarn in any st, ch2(count as an incomplete dc)+ another 2 incomplete dc to form a 3-dc-bo, ch2, [3-dc-bo, ch2] rep 11 times, slst to first bo st, fasten off.", "raw_text": "Round 2 Join new yarn in any st, ch2(count as an incomplete dc)+ another 2 incomplete dc to form a 3-dc-bo, ch2, [3-dc-bo, ch2] rep 11 times, slst to first bo st, fasten off.", "round_start": 2, "round_end": 2, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 5, "row_type": "info", "code": "main-pattern-info-2", "label": "Info", "value": "How to make dc-bobble stitch — 3-dc-bobble: (yo, insert hook in st or space, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops) repeat 3 times, yo and pull through remaining 4 loops on hook.", "raw_text": "How to make dc-bobble stitch • 3-dc-bobble: (yo, insert hook in st or space, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops) repeat 3 times, yo and pull through remaining 4 loops on hook.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 6, "row_type": "info", "code": "main-pattern-info-4", "label": "Info", "value": "Step by step: Join new yarn in any stitch; make ch2 as standing st (count as an incomplete dc); continue make another 2 incomplete dc in same st to finish a 3-dc-bo, ch2; [3-dc-bo, ch2] repeat 11 times, slst to first bobble stitch, fasten off. Round 2 finished.", "raw_text": "Join new yarn in any stitch Make ch2 as standing st(count as an incomplete dc) Continue make another 2 incomplete dc in same st to finished a 3-dc-bo, ch2 [3-dc-bo, ch2] repeat 11 times, slst to first bobble stitch, fasten off. Round 2 finished.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 7, "row_type": "round", "code": "main-pattern-round-3", "label": "Round 3", "value": "Join new yarn in any ch-sp, ch3 as standing st, (2dc+ch2+3dc) in same ch-sp, 3dc in next ch-sp, [(3dc+ch2+3dc) in next ch-sp, 3dc in next ch-sp] rep 5 times, slst to top of ch3, fasten off and weave in ends.", "raw_text": "Round 3 Join new yarn in any ch-sp, ch3 as standing st, (2dc+ch2+3dc) in same ch-sp, 3dc in next ch-sp, [(3dc+ch2+3dc) in next ch-sp, 3dc in next ch-sp] rep 5 times, slst to top of ch3, fasten off and weave in ends.", "round_start": 3, "round_end": 3, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 8, "row_type": "info", "code": "main-pattern-info-6", "label": "Info", "value": "Step by step: Join new yarn in any ch-sp; make ch3 as standing st; (2dc+ch2+3dc) in same ch-sp, 3dc in next ch-sp; [(3dc+ch2+3dc) in next ch-sp, 3dc in next ch-sp] repeat 5 times, slst to top of ch3, fasten off and weave in ends. Now we have finished a hexagon daisy granny square.", "raw_text": "Join new yarn in any ch-sp Make ch3 as standing st (2dc+ch2+3dc) in same ch-sp, 3dc in next ch-sp [(3dc+ch2+3dc) in next ch-sp, 3dc in next ch-sp] repeat 5 times, slst to top of ch3, fasten off and weave in ends. Now we have finished a hexagon daisy granny square.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null } ] }, { "order": 9, "card_type": "important_notes", "code": "important-notes", "title": "Important Notes", "raw_heading": "", "quantity": 1, "groups": [], "rows": [ { "order": 1, "row_type": "info", "code": "note-7", "label": "Gauge", "value": "💡 Gauge: the completed granny square measures approximately 1.5 inches per side, crocheted with DK sport yarn and a 3.00 mm hook.", "raw_text": "The completed granny square measuring approximately 1.5 inches per sides. Crocheted with dk sport yarn and a 3.00 hook.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 2, "row_type": "info", "code": "note-1", "label": "Note", "value": "💡 The sample was crocheted in DK sport yarn with a 3.00 mm hook, which is a smaller hook than DK usually calls for. That's deliberate — the tighter fabric is what gives the daisy its crisp definition and keeps the hexagon from going floppy. If your motif feels loose or the bobbles look shapeless, drop to a 2.75 mm before you blame the pattern.", "raw_text": "💡 The sample was crocheted in DK sport yarn with a 3.00 mm hook, which is a smaller hook than DK usually calls for. That's deliberate — the tighter fabric is what gives the daisy its crisp definition and keeps the hexagon from going floppy. If your motif feels loose or the bobbles look shapeless, drop to a 2.75 mm before you blame the pattern.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 3, "row_type": "info", "code": "note-2", "label": "Note", "value": "💡 Choose your three colors before you start, not round by round. On a motif this small the center barely peeks out, so pick a center shade with strong contrast against the bobble petals or the flower will disappear entirely. Lay all three balls side by side and squint at them — if the center vanishes when you squint, swap it.", "raw_text": "💡 Choose your three colors before you start, not round by round. On a motif this small the center barely peeks out, so pick a center shade with strong contrast against the bobble petals or the flower will disappear entirely. Lay all three balls side by side and squint at them — if the center vanishes when you squint, swap it.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 4, "row_type": "info", "code": "note-3", "label": "Note", "value": "💡 Stitch markers are your best friend on the hexagon round. Place one in each of the six corner ch-2 spaces as you make them; it turns counting sides into a glance rather than a recount, and it tells you instantly if you've accidentally created five corners or seven.", "raw_text": "💡 Stitch markers are your best friend on the hexagon round. Place one in each of the six corner ch-2 spaces as you make them; it turns counting sides into a glance rather than a recount, and it tells you instantly if you've accidentally created five corners or seven.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 6, "row_type": "info", "code": "note-5", "label": "Note", "value": "💡 Block your finished hexagons before joining. Pin each one out with all six corners pulled to their points, spritz lightly with water, and let them dry fully. Blocking on this pattern isn't cosmetic — it's what makes six-sided motifs actually meet edge to edge without puckering at the seams.", "raw_text": "💡 Block your finished hexagons before joining. Pin each one out with all six corners pulled to their points, spritz lightly with water, and let them dry fully. Blocking on this pattern isn't cosmetic — it's what makes six-sided motifs actually meet edge to edge without puckering at the seams.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 7, "row_type": "info", "code": "note-6", "label": "Note", "value": "💡 Leave a longer tail — around 8 inches — when fastening off the final round if you plan to join as you go or whipstitch the hexagons together. Using that existing tail for seaming means one less end to weave in per motif, which across a hundred-hexagon blanket saves you a genuinely significant amount of finishing time.", "raw_text": "💡 Leave a longer tail — around 8 inches — when fastening off the final round if you plan to join as you go or whipstitch the hexagons together. Using that existing tail for seaming means one less end to weave in per motif, which across a hundred-hexagon blanket saves you a genuinely significant amount of finishing time.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null } ] }, { "order": 10, "card_type": "faq", "code": "faq", "title": "FAQ", "raw_heading": "", "quantity": 1, "groups": [], "rows": [ { "order": 1, "row_type": "faq", "code": "faq-1", "label": "How many of these hexagons do I need for a baby blanket?", "value": "approximately 1.5 inches per side, each hexagon is about 3 inches across the widest point, so a 30 x 36 inch baby blanket needs roughly 130 to 150 motifs depending on how you stagger the rows. If that sounds like a lot, work the same three rounds in worsted with a 4.00 mm hook — you'll cut the count down to around 70.", "raw_text": "approximately 1.5 inches per side, each hexagon is about 3 inches across the widest point, so a 30 x 36 inch baby blanket needs roughly 130 to 150 motifs depending on how you stagger the rows. If that sounds like a lot, work the same three rounds in worsted with a 4.00 mm hook — you'll cut the count down to around 70.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": "How many of these hexagons do I need for a baby blanket?", "answer": "approximately 1.5 inches per side, each hexagon is about 3 inches across the widest point, so a 30 x 36 inch baby blanket needs roughly 130 to 150 motifs depending on how you stagger the rows. If that sounds like a lot, work the same three rounds in worsted with a 4.00 mm hook — you'll cut the count down to around 70.", "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 2, "row_type": "faq", "code": "faq-2", "label": "Can I make this pattern in a single color instead of three?", "value": "Absolutely, and it looks lovely — the daisy shape still shows up through the raised bobble texture rather than color contrast, giving a subtle tone-on-tone effect. You also skip both color joins, which makes each motif noticeably faster and leaves you with far fewer ends to weave in.", "raw_text": "Absolutely, and it looks lovely — the daisy shape still shows up through the raised bobble texture rather than color contrast, giving a subtle tone-on-tone effect. You also skip both color joins, which makes each motif noticeably faster and leaves you with far fewer ends to weave in.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": "Can I make this pattern in a single color instead of three?", "answer": "Absolutely, and it looks lovely — the daisy shape still shows up through the raised bobble texture rather than color contrast, giving a subtle tone-on-tone effect. You also skip both color joins, which makes each motif noticeably faster and leaves you with far fewer ends to weave in.", "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 3, "row_type": "faq", "code": "faq-3", "label": "What's the best way to join these hexagons together?", "value": "Whipstitching through the back loops gives the flattest seam and keeps the hexagon edges crisp, which suits this small motif well. If you'd rather avoid a mountain of seaming at the end, join-as-you-go on the final round works beautifully here since the six corner ch-2 spaces give you natural anchor points.", "raw_text": "Whipstitching through the back loops gives the flattest seam and keeps the hexagon edges crisp, which suits this small motif well. If you'd rather avoid a mountain of seaming at the end, join-as-you-go on the final round works beautifully here since the six corner ch-2 spaces give you natural anchor points.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": "What's the best way to join these hexagons together?", "answer": "Whipstitching through the back loops gives the flattest seam and keeps the hexagon edges crisp, which suits this small motif well. If you'd rather avoid a mountain of seaming at the end, join-as-you-go on the final round works beautifully here since the six corner ch-2 spaces give you natural anchor points.", "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 4, "row_type": "faq", "code": "faq-4", "label": "My hexagon is curling at the edges — what went wrong?", "value": "Curling almost always means round 3 has too few stitches for the round beneath it, so the outer edge is pulling tighter than the center. Check that you alternated correctly — a (3dc+ch2+3dc) corner in one ch-sp, then a plain 3dc in the next — all the way around, and that you ended with six corners. A quick blocking will settle any minor remaining ripple.", "raw_text": "Curling almost always means round 3 has too few stitches for the round beneath it, so the outer edge is pulling tighter than the center. Check that you alternated correctly — a (3dc+ch2+3dc) corner in one ch-sp, then a plain 3dc in the next — all the way around, and that you ended with six corners. A quick blocking will settle any minor remaining ripple.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": "My hexagon is curling at the edges — what went wrong?", "answer": "Curling almost always means round 3 has too few stitches for the round beneath it, so the outer edge is pulling tighter than the center. Check that you alternated correctly — a (3dc+ch2+3dc) corner in one ch-sp, then a plain 3dc in the next — all the way around, and that you ended with six corners. A quick blocking will settle any minor remaining ripple.", "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 5, "row_type": "faq", "code": "faq-5", "label": "Which yarn works best if I want to make coasters from these?", "value": "Mercerized cotton like Scheepjes Catona or DMC Natura is ideal for coasters — it holds the hexagon shape when damp, washes repeatedly without felting, and gives the bobble petals sharp definition. Stick with the 3.00 mm hook or go down to 2.75 mm so the fabric stays dense enough to actually protect the table.", "raw_text": "Mercerized cotton like Scheepjes Catona or DMC Natura is ideal for coasters — it holds the hexagon shape when damp, washes repeatedly without felting, and gives the bobble petals sharp definition. Stick with the 3.00 mm hook or go down to 2.75 mm so the fabric stays dense enough to actually protect the table.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": "Which yarn works best if I want to make coasters from these?", "answer": "Mercerized cotton like Scheepjes Catona or DMC Natura is ideal for coasters — it holds the hexagon shape when damp, washes repeatedly without felting, and gives the bobble petals sharp definition. Stick with the 3.00 mm hook or go down to 2.75 mm so the fabric stays dense enough to actually protect the table.", "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 6, "row_type": "faq", "code": "faq-6", "label": "How do I make this hexagon bigger?", "value": "This motif is a daisy flower centered hexagon with only one round of border, so the simplest way to enlarge it is to add more border rounds. Repeat the round 3 logic outward: work (3dc+ch2+3dc) into each of the six corner ch-2 spaces and 3dc into every space along the sides. Each extra round adds roughly half an inch per side without changing the daisy at all.", "raw_text": "This motif is a daisy flower centered hexagon with only one round of border, so the simplest way to enlarge it is to add more border rounds. Repeat the round 3 logic outward: work (3dc+ch2+3dc) into each of the six corner ch-2 spaces and 3dc into every space along the sides. Each extra round adds roughly half an inch per side without changing the daisy at all.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": "How do I make this hexagon bigger?", "answer": "This motif is a daisy flower centered hexagon with only one round of border, so the simplest way to enlarge it is to add more border rounds. Repeat the round 3 logic outward: work (3dc+ch2+3dc) into each of the six corner ch-2 spaces and 3dc into every space along the sides. Each extra round adds roughly half an inch per side without changing the daisy at all.", "abbr": null, "meaning": null } ] } ], "conflicts": [], "validation_warnings": [], "images": [ "data/images/daisy-flower-hexagon-granny-square-hero.webp", "data/images/daisy-flower-hexagon-granny-square-step-2.webp", "data/images/daisy-flower-hexagon-granny-square-step-3.webp" ], "source_url": null, "thumbnail_images": [ { "url": "data/images/daisy-flower-hexagon-granny-square-hero.webp", "alt": "Daisy Flower Hexagon Granny Square - Free Crochet Pattern — photo 1", "is_featured": true } ], "gallery_images": [ { "url": "data/images/daisy-flower-hexagon-granny-square-hero.webp", "alt": "Daisy Flower Hexagon Granny Square - Free Crochet Pattern — photo 1", "is_featured": true }, { "url": "data/images/daisy-flower-hexagon-granny-square-step-2.webp", "alt": "Daisy Flower Hexagon Granny Square - Free Crochet Pattern — photo 2", "is_featured": false }, { "url": "data/images/daisy-flower-hexagon-granny-square-step-3.webp", "alt": "Daisy Flower Hexagon Granny Square - Free Crochet Pattern — photo 3", "is_featured": false } ], "_sanitized_holiday_count": 3 }