Hexagon Crochet Blanket Pattern: Autumn Fireworks

Fireworks were the inspiration for my latest project, so with a BANG I’d like to introduce you to the Autumn Fireworks Hexagon Crochet Blanket Pattern.

This pattern features stunning hexagonal motifs that capture the essence of autumn’s vibrant colours and playful energy, whilst also hinting at the shapes and fun of fireworks night.

Here in the UK, we have a tradition of lighting a bonfire and setting off fireworks on the 5th November, a tradition that goes back to 1605, when Guy Fawkes attempted but failed to blow up the Houses of Parliament.

It therefore goes hand in hand for me the association between autumn and fireworks, and that is how this pattern was born.

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Stash busting

I think you might know by now that I love a stash buster project. So it might come as no surprise that this one can also be a great project to use up that leftover yarn.

If you want to see some of my other stash buster projects, have a look at the free crochet placemats pattern and the giant pumpkin crochet pattern.

Because this crochet blanket is made up of lots of hexagonal motifs, there are literally hundreds of different ways you could make it, in terms of colour choices.

You could just pick a few different hues like I have and stick to them. I chose reds, yellows and oranges, with a border colour of grey. But equally you could choose blues and greens, or pinks and purples.

Or you could go for a complete lucky dip. Gather all of your DK yarn together, and just use the first colour you pick out, and repeat each time you need to change yarn! This often works best by using a neutral colour as the border colour to bring everything together, like I did in my reversible rainbow crochet blanket.

Dive into your stash and see if there’s anything that takes your fancy!

How is this Hexagon Crochet Blanket Pattern Made?

This baby blanket pattern is super easy to follow and there is a video tutorial of the blanket being made for you to use if you are a visual learner.

The motifs are created first, working in the round, changing colour as required. We then use stitches of different heights to turn the circle into a hexagon.

Once all of the motifs are made, we begin joining them together to form the crochet blanket shape.

Finally a simple border is added to complete your hexagon crochet blanket.

Sizing

My finished blanket was 10 motifs long by 9 wide.

Without the border, this measures 35.5in x 28.5 (90cm x 72cm).

The border adds 0.75 in (2cm) to each side.

You can make your blanket any size by decreasing or increasing the number of motifs you make.

PLEASE NOTE: This listing is for a pdf crochet pattern, written in English. It is not a finished project. You will receive a digital download.

Included in the premium pattern:

A 12 page pdf crochet pattern written in US and UK crochet terms, including images, step by step instructions and guidance.

An accompanying video tutorial.

Stitch tutorials are also included as part of the pattern.

Pattern support if needed.

Difficulty level is Easy.

You will need:

Yarn from your stash. I used Stylecraft Special DK, 100% Acrylic (100g/3.5oz, 295m/323yds) in different shades of orange, red, yellow and grey (approx. 450-600g (1450-1940yds))

I used 3 balls of the grey (MC) for joining and the border (300g), and then oddments of the other colours (CC)

4.0mm Crochet Hook or hook needed for your yarn

A tapestry needle for working in ends

Scissors

Tension:

1 motif = 3.5in (9cm) from edge to edge and 4in (10cm) from point to point. Each edge measures 2.25in (5.5cm).

If your sample swatch is bigger than the tension given, try with a smaller hook size. If your swatch is smaller than the tension given, try with a larger hook size.

Yarn Alternatives

There are so many options for yarn for your autumn fireworks blanket, but I honestly would recommend using DK yarn from your stash. This is a great way to use up leftover skeins of anything that you think would work for a blanket!

And really, the colour choice can be anything you fancy! Whilst I choose fire-like, autumnal colours, you can equally make your blanket in any combination of colours.

Just remember to use one colour as your MC. Have a look in your stash and see what you fancy!

Here are a few alternative options:

Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, 100% Acrylic (100g/3.5oz, 276m/302yds)

Hayfield Bonus DK, 100% Acrylic (100/3.5oz, 280m/306yds)

Deramores Studio DK, 100% Acrylic (100g/3.5oz, 250m/273yds)

Abbreviations

blo – back loop only

bpdc – back post double crochet

CC – contrast colours (I used yellows, oranges and reds)

ch(s) – chain(s)

dc – double crochet

hdc – half double crochet

MC – main colour (I used grey)

MR – magic ring (see special stitches)

rep – repeat

sc – single crochet

sc2tog – single crochet 2 together

sc3tog – single crochet 3 together

sk – skip

ss – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch

tr – treble crochet

* – repeat the instructions from the * as directed

Pattern Notes

Read through the pattern completely before starting and refer to the stitch tutorials as needed.

The pattern uses US crochet terms.

ch1 does not count as a stitch throughout.

ch3 at the start of a round will count as a stitch (dc) in some rounds, but not others – refer to the pattern for details. Within a round, each chain counts as a stitch as normal.

ch2 and ch3 spaces within a round are included in the stitch counts.

In round 4, the (ch3, ss in third ch from hook) forms a picot, which is referred to in round 5. The picot is created by chaining and then slip stitching into the third chain, which creates a little bump or point.

A picot does not count as a stitch in the pattern.

You can make your blanket any size by decreasing or increasing the number of motifs you make.

Want a different sized blanket?

My blanket used 90 motifs. Each motif used approx. 7g/23yds of yarn.

Here are some other sized blankets you could make and how many motifs you will need for them:

Special Stitches

Below are the instructions for all the special stitches you will need for your autumn fireworks blanket pattern.

Magic Ring

The magic ring is a fantastic way to start crocheting in amigurumi, and any crochet in the round. It can be a bit complicated though, so do check out my YouTube tutorial for a visual guide.

1. Lay the tail end of the yarn over your palm and wrap the ball end around your first 2 fingers. Cross the yarn over and hold that point with your thumb and forefinger.
2. Pull the loop off your fingers, insert your hook into the hole and grab the ball end of the yarn with your hook.
3. Pull the yarn back through the loop. At this point, readjust your hand so you are holding the yarn as you normally would.
4. Put your middle finger and ring finger into the loop to hold it. Then yarn over and pull through to secure your ring.

You can then start crocheting into the ring in the normal way.

Single crochet 2 together (sc2tog)

A single crochet 2 together is also known as a decrease and it is used to decrease the number of stitches on a row. By using an sc2tog you will go from 2 sts down to 1 st. You can watch a video tutorial of the sc2tog here.

1.Insert hook into the next st. 2. Yarn over and pull through. 3. Insert your hook into the next st. 4. Yarn over and pull through (you will now have 3 loops on your hook rather than the normal 2 for a single crochet). 5. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.

An sc3tog is worked in the same way, we just go into 3 sts rather than 2.

Back post double crochet (bpdc)

The back post double crochet (bpdc) stitch creates a textured effect by working around the post of a stitch from the back side, pushing the stitch forward to create a raised, ribbed appearance on the front of the fabric.

Watch a video tutorial here.

1. Yarn over.
2. Insert your hook from the back of your work around the post of the stitch you are working into.
3. Your hook comes from the back to the front, around the post and back to the back again.
4. Yarn over.
5. Pull through the loop being careful not to snag any yarn on the way back through.
6. Yarn over and pull through.
7. Yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops.

slip stitch join

If you’re not a fan of sewing seams, the slip stitch join is for you. In this version we’ll be working through 1 loop of each motif. With 2 motifs held together with their RS facing each other:

1. Insert your hook into the front loop of the st on the motif nearest you and the back loop of the corresponding st on the motif furthest from you.
2. Yarn over.
3. Pull through both loops and the loop on your hook.
4. Continue across your seam.

I walk through the slip stitch join in this YouTube tutorial.

Pin the hexagon crochet blanket pattern for later

Full-length Video Tutorial

If you prefer crocheting from a video tutorial, hop on over to my YouTube channel and watch a full-length video of the hexagon crochet blanket being made.

This video shows you how to make the individual motifs, how to join them together and then how to add a simple border.

The Free Crochet Hexagon Blanket Pattern

US Terminology.

MOTIFS

Make as many as you need for your blanket size. I made 90.

Using one of your CC, make an MR

Round 1: ch3 (counts as a dc here), 11dc in MR, ss to top of beg ch3 to join. [12]

Round 2: ch3 (does not count as a dc here), bpdc around first st, 2bpdc round next st, *bpdc around next st, 2bpdc around next st, rep from * around, ss in first bpdc to join, fasten off. [18]

Round 3: join MC in any st, ch6 (counts as a dc and ch3), sk 1 st, *dc, sk 1 st, ch3, rep from * around, ss in third of ch6 to join, fasten off. [9dc and 9 ch3-sp]

Round 4: join any CC in top of a dc, ch1, sc in same st, *(hdc, dc, tr, ch3, ss in third ch from hook, tr) in ch3-sp, dc in next dc, (hdc, sc, hdc) in ch3-sp, dc in next dc, (tr, ch3, ss in third ch from hook, tr, dc, hdc) in ch3-sp, sc in next dc, rep from * three times, omitting the final sc on the last rep, ss in first st to join, fasten off. [42sts and 6 picots]

Round 5: join MC in top of the second of any 2tr (after the picot), ch1, sc in blo in same st, 6sc in blo, ch2 behind picot, *7sc in blo, ch2 behind picot, rep from * around, ss in first st to join, fasten off. [42sc and 6ch2-sp]

Weave in all ends and block to size.

ASSEMBLY

We will now join our motifs together to form the blanket in the pattern shown below.

You can join the motifs together in any way you prefer, but I used the slip stitch join on the wrong side, as below.

Start by holding 2 hexagons together with their RS facing. Using MC, join with a ss through the front loop of the second ch in a ch2-sp of the motif nearest to you and the back loop of the same st of the motif furthest from you. Continue to join all motifs. Remember to count the ch2 in the corners as sts for the joining, 1ch will be on one side of the hexagon and 1ch on the next side. You can join in any order, but I prefer to work the long rows first, and then join them together afterwards.

Weave in all ends.

BORDER

Use your MC for the border.

Round 1: Join in the second ch of any ch2, ch1, sc in each st and ch around. In the points of the corners, make ch1 between the first and second sc in the ch2-sp. Continue all the way around the blanket, ss in first st to join.

Round 2: ch1, sc along each straight edge, make (sc, ch2, sc) in each ch1-sp in the points, make sc2tog in the bottom 2 sc in the dips, rep around, ss in first st to join.

Round 3: ch1, sc along each straight edge, make (sc, ch2, sc) in each ch2-sp in the points, make sc3tog in the bottom 3 sc in the dips, rep around, ss in first st to join, fasten off.

Weave in all ends and block lightly.

Pattern help

There is a lot more detail regarding the special stitches in the autumn fireworks blanket premium pdf pattern. Also please do watch all of the  stitch tutorials on my YouTube channel for extra guidance.

If you are struggling with the pattern, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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What next?

I’ve really loved designing this free crochet blanket pattern for you and hope you have had fun making it. I’m Gemma, a crochet tech editor, designer and overall crochet enthusiast. I’m also a mum of 3 kids, and enjoy running, reading, walking and crafting, but mostly crochet!

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