STITCH ROUND Crochet hexagon patchwork bag with handles
Three rounds build each of seven hexagons, joined into a patchwork bag with handles.
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Rounds
- 4 rounds
- Yarn weight
- Worsted
- Hook
- 3 mm
- Time
- 8-12 hours
Intermediate
What the original page called it. Nothing here is graded a second time.
4 rounds
Each one gets its own line, with a box beside it to tick as you go.
Worsted
What the sample was made in. Any weight works — the size moves with it.
About this pattern
This patchwork bag comes together from seven matching hexagons, each one finished in three rounds of trebles before any joining starts. The design leans on Noro Silk Garden's shifting colors, so every hexagon reads a little differently even though the stitch count stays the same. Working all seven first, before moving on to assembly, keeps the panel count easy to track and means seams only happen once every hexagon is actually ready to use.
Each hexagon starts as a tight ring, grows to twelve trebles in round one, then doubles to twenty-four in round two before round three turns the circle into six corners. That corner round is where to slow down, since it relies on a double slip stitch shift to reposition the hook before each point can form. Rushing that shift throws the whole hexagon out of shape, so take it one corner at a time rather than working straight around.
The pattern is written using English crochet terms. Every round starts with a 3 chain which counts as the 1st treble, and every round finishes with a slip stitch into the 3rd chain of the first (pretend) treble.
This pattern is a bit like a granny square but has 6 corners, and each hexie is 24cm wide at the widest part (point to point).
- Start each hexagon with a ring, then build three rounds working trebles into increasing spaces to form the hexagon shape.
- Repeat the hexagon three rounds six more times until seven matching hexagons are ready for joining.
- Arrange the main hexagon in the center front and surround it with five more, leaving the top edge open.
- Double crochet the touching sides together, working through both loops of each hexagon for a sturdy seam.
- Fold and join the back hexagon to close the bag shape before moving to the opening.
- Work two rounds of double crochet around the top opening, squaring the corners, then finish with a slip stitch round.
What goes wrong
- Skipping the round 3 corner shift Round 3 needs the double slip stitch move to reposition before each corner space begins. Skip it and the hexagon stops lying flat.
- Joining through one loop only The assembly step calls for both loops of both hexagons, four loops on the hook at once. Working through fewer loops leaves a weak, floppy seam between panels.
- Threading beads too late Beads for decoration need to be strung onto the yarn before the round they decorate is worked. Pre-load them before starting the hexagon, not partway through.
- Uneven tension across the seven hexagons Noro Silk Garden shifts color down the ball, which can tempt looser or tighter stitching from panel to panel. Keep the firm tension noted for the 3.5mm hook consistent across all seven.
Yarn, hook and the rest
Copied from the source pattern's own materials list.
- 5 x balls of Noro Silk Garden yarn (total is 250 grams, 500 mts) and 50g of plain yarn for joining & top edging.
- 3mm or 3.5mm hook depending on your tension, I used 3.5mm, which needs to be firm.
- Beads for decoration
Progress tracker
0 of the 4 rounds on this page are ticked.
The pattern, round by round
Kept in the order and the wording the source used. Tick a round as you finish it; the ticks stay on this device.
Making the Hexagons (Make 7 Hexies)
Base Base: Ch 4 & join with a ss , or do a magic loop.
Round 1
3 ch (counted as 1st tr) 11 tr into ring, join with a ss into top of starting 3 ch (12 tr total)
Round 2
ss into space between trebles, 3 ch (counted as 1st tr) 1 tr into same space, then continue around the circle doing 2 tr into each space between trebles from previous round. Join with a ss into top of starting 3 ch (24 tr total)
Round 3
For Round 3 (Creating Corners): Do 2 ss across the 2 tr into next main space to position for the corner. For each corner: (3 ch, 1 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr) into this first space. Between corners: 2 tr into next space , then repeat the corner sequence (2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr) in next space. Repeat from * to * and finish the round, joining with a ss into the top of starting 3 ch.
Rounds 4–9
Rounds 4 to 9 (Increasing for Size): Follow the pattern for Round 3 , increasing the number of tr spaces between corners as follows:Step by step: Round 4: Fill in 3 spaces between corners. Round 5: Fill in 4 spaces between corners. Continue this pattern, adding one more space between corners for each subsequent round until Round 9, where you fill in 7 spaces between corners.
Top Border
Starting on the high side, do 2 rows of DCs all around the top, adding 2 DC in the outside corners for a sharp square look.
Finish with 1 extra row of ss all around.
Attaching Handles
Attach a PAIR of store-bought handles to the high edges as shown in the instructions’ photo.
This structure should help in making the pattern easier to follow!
Join
Step 1Preparations:
Step 2Read all instructions first.
Step 3Use contrast yarn to dc the hexagons together, outside edges first.
Step 4Lay down the main center front hexagon, and surround it with 5 hexagons so they touch sides (none on the top edge).
Step 5Joining Sides:
Step 6Double crochet around the 5 sides of the main hexagon, joining one hexagon on each side.
Step 7Ensure to put the hook through both loops of the edge stitches of both hexagons (4 loops on hook).
Step 8Joining Back:
Step 9Fold the side and bottom hexagons in half.
Step 10Turn the bag over to see the placement for the center back hexagon.
Step 11Use dc to join the back center hexagon to the other 5 in a circle.
Step 12Join all other seams the same way with dc.
Step 13Securing the Bottom:
Step 14Don't forget to join the very bottom of the bag at the corners.
Check your count
- Making the Hexagons (Make 7 Hexies) · Round 1: 12 sts
- Making the Hexagons (Make 7 Hexies) · Round 2: 24 sts
Finish
- Weave in all yarn tails from each hexagon and from the contrast yarn used for joining.
- Block the joined hexagon panel so the treble stitches lie flat and the seamed corners square off.
- Attach the pair of store-bought handles to the finished top edges to complete the bag.
Bigger or smaller
- Larger
- Work the hexagons with the 3.5mm hook rather than the 3mm option and ease off the firm tension slightly, which enlarges each panel and the finished bag along with it.
FAQs
Asked and answered
These answers came from whoever first published the pattern, kept word for word.
How many hexagons does this bag need?
Seven hexagons in total, each worked over three rounds before joining begins. One sits as the main center front panel, with the rest forming the sides and back.
Does the yarn matter for the color effect?
Yes, the pattern is built around Noro Silk Garden, which shifts color within each ball to give every hexagon its own look. Swapping to a solid yarn works structurally but changes that colorwork effect entirely.
Can crocheted straps replace the store-bought handles?
The pattern as written attaches a pair of store-bought handles to the top edges. Any strap that fits the same edges can be attached the same way, as long as it suits the finished bag's weight.
Why use a separate contrast yarn for joining and the top edging?
A plain joining yarn keeps the double crochet seams and the top border visually distinct from the busy hexagon colors. It also makes the join lines and border rounds easier to see and keep even while working.