Do you speak crochet?…
I’ve just realised I missed a whole round of the .. in the centre of the double clusters. Blow.
I found one of the hexagon jackets that inspired the granny shrug. I’d completely forgotten where I’d seen it most recently & it was (of course) Sarah London.
I’m really pretty terrible at reading instructions & prefer to “read” the actual piece.
But I’ve prepared a little “how I” rather than a how to.
Yarn
Caressa Express – it’s one of those “super chunky fast knit yarns” which isn’t a ply. As the gorgeous grey (& possibly the yarn) is discontinued I did a bit of experimenting yesterday to offer some alternatives.
The top hex is the Caressa Express which actually works out kind of expensive as each ball is only about 50 metres long.
The other grey one is a 14 ply which is about the same price per ball but has around 100 metres per ball.
Finally, the blue is two balls of 8 ply crocheted together. This would probably work out around the same price as the 14 ply but what I like about this option is that your colour choice is massive.
The Hook
I used a 15mm hook. I am super tight though so you might want to try something a little smaller if you’re an average or loose crochet queen.
Begin
It’s just the same as crocheting a granny square (if you don’t know how to to that you can learn from Pip or Sarah) except you’re making your double clusters from the six points rather than four corners.
I made my hexagons “reversible” which means that the work is turned after each round. There’s no right or wrong side. I like it because it seems to keep my work nice & even. My squares are square when I use this method. When you’re not changing colours each round it does seem more prone to wonk uncontrollably (for me anyway).
Just keep adding rounds until it’s the right size for you.
Have a go! Pretty small time investment & it does look really cute over a long sleeved top.
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[...] number of rounds accordingly so pick something that suits your style. I did make the suggestion the other day to use stash yarns crocheted together to make up the chunky style [...]
thornberry
1101 days ago
That's great Kirsty! I definitely do speak crochet and shall be off to dive into my stash and see what nice thick yarns lie therein.
Anke
1101 days ago
Thanks so so much for taking the time to post this – I didn't dare ask if you would share a tutorial. We have a really cold spring over here so I will definitely try this. Thanks again!
manda
1101 days ago
that is SO cute.
Maggie
1101 days ago
Love it! thanks so much for tute.
tjou-tjou
1101 days ago
hi from south africa. love it. i just had to show this off on my blog.
http://www.tjou-tjou.blogspot.com/
Leni and Rose
1101 days ago
Gee, wish I could crochet – this is cool!
Kylie
1101 days ago
Love it I feel some crocheting coming on!
Claire
1100 days ago
SUPER cute. Love it!
One Flew Over
1100 days ago
Do they come in Mummy sizes?? LOVE IT!
Baa-Me Kniits
1100 days ago
We are on the same wave length this week Kirsty, check out the video on my blog! I am currently sourcing a giant set of knitting needles and crochet hook for some super large hooking
miss fancy
1100 days ago
Hi Kirsty – Love, love love this to bits!!! I want to order one for me and one for Miss Fancy!
Amanda
1099 days ago
This might have to be in one of my future creative spaces..I really do love it..Thank you!!!
Stacey
1099 days ago
Now I don't speak crochet myself, despite trying to convince others that I do at the recent Stitches and Craft Show.
I know that you most definitely speak crochet. In fact I mentioned this to Corrie earlier in the week. Perhaps she has spoken to you?
Emily
1017 days ago
Oh Wow! Definitely on my to-do-list!
Mlissabeth
800 days ago
I loved this pattern when I first saw it, and have now made one for myself. I blogged about it, and linked back to you. Thanks for the inspiration.
http://www.kootoyoo.com/2010/05/how-to-make-granny-shrug.html
Mlissabeth
800 days ago
OMG! WRONG LINK! *blush* Hope I get it right this time.
http://mlissabeth.blogspot.com/2011/03/hexagon-shrug.html