Whispering Dunes Hexagon Throw Free Pattern – Crochet with Sand and Sage Stripes

Result: You should have 6 dc pairs and 6 ch-2 spaces, forming the beginning of your hexagon shape.

Round 2: Building the Corners

Still with color A:

1. Slip stitch into the next ch-2 space (this moves your working position to the corner).
2. Chain 3 (counts as first dc).
3. Dc in the same space. You now have 2 dc in this corner.
4. Chain 1 (this creates a small gap between clusters).
5. In the next ch-2 space, work: [dc 2, ch 2, dc 2]. This creates the corner of your hexagon.
6. Chain 1.
7. Repeat from * around the entire round. Here's the pattern:
   • *[dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in next ch-2 space, ch 1*
8. When you reach the first corner space (where you started), work dc 2 in that space, then ch 2.
9. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the initial chain-3.

Result: You'll have 12 dc pairs total, 6 corners (each with a ch-2 space), and 6 ch-1 spaces between the clusters.

Round 3: Expanding the Sides

Still with color A:

1. Slip stitch into the next ch-1 space (this moves you to the first side gap).
2. Chain 3 (counts as first dc).
3. Dc in the same space. You now have 2 dc in this ch-1 space.
4. Chain 1.
5. In the next corner ch-2 space, work: [dc 2, ch 2, dc 2].
6. Chain 1.
7. In the next ch-1 space, work: dc 2.
8. Chain 1.
9. Repeat from * around the entire round. Here's the pattern:
   • *[dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in next corner ch-2 space, ch 1, dc 2 in next ch-1 space, ch 1*
10. When you reach the first ch-1 space (where you started), work dc 2 in that space, then ch 1.
11. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the initial chain-3.

Result: You'll have 18 dc pairs total, 6 corners, and 6 ch-1 spaces on each side (between corners).

Round 4: Continuing the Pattern

Still with color A:

1. Repeat Round 3's pattern exactly. Slip stitch into the next ch-1 space, ch 3, dc in same space, ch 1.
2. Work [dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in each corner ch-2 space.
3. Work dc 2 in each ch-1 space along the sides.
4. Chain 1 between each cluster.
5. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the initial chain-3.

Result: You'll have 24 dc pairs total, 6 corners, and 12 ch-1 spaces (2 on each side between corners).

Round 5: Introducing Color B (Sage)

Change to color B (Sage):

1. Attach color B with a slip stitch in any ch-1 space.
2. Repeat Round 3's pattern exactly: ch 3, dc in same space, ch 1, [dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in each corner, dc 2 in each ch-1 space, ch 1 between clusters.
3. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the initial chain-3.

Result: You'll have 30 dc pairs total, 6 corners, and 18 ch-1 spaces (3 on each side between corners).

Round 6: Introducing Color C (Terracotta)

Change to color C (Terracotta):

1. Attach color C with a slip stitch in any ch-1 space.
2. Repeat Round 3's pattern exactly: ch 3, dc in same space, ch 1, [dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in each corner, dc 2 in each ch-1 space, ch 1 between clusters.
3. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the initial chain-3.

Result: You'll have 36 dc pairs total, 6 corners, and 24 ch-1 spaces (4 on each side between corners).

Round 7: Introducing Color D (Cream)

Change to color D (Cream):

1. Attach color D with a slip stitch in any ch-1 space.
2. Repeat Round 3's pattern exactly: ch 3, dc in same space, ch 1, [dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in each corner, dc 2 in each ch-1 space, ch 1 between clusters.
3. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the initial chain-3.

Result: You'll have 42 dc pairs total, 6 corners, and 30 ch-1 spaces (5 on each side between corners).

Finishing the Motif: Fasten off, leaving a tail of about 6 inches. Weave in all ends using your yarn needle. Repeat this entire process to create 19 hexagons total.

Assembly: Joining the Hexagons

Now that you have all 19 hexagons, it's time to arrange and join them into the beautiful honeycomb layout.

Step 1: Arrange Your Hexagons

Lay out your hexagons on a flat surface in the following honeycomb pattern:

• Row 1: 5 hexagons
• Row 2: 5 hexagons (offset slightly so they nestle between the hexagons of Row 1)
• Row 3: 5 hexagons (offset to match Row 1)
• Row 4: 4 hexagons (offset to match Row 2)

This creates a large, organic hexagon shape overall. Play with the arrangement until you're happy with the color distribution – you can mix up which hexagons go where to create a more random, scrappy look, or keep them uniform for a more structured design.

Step 2: Join the Hexagons

With color D (Cream):

1. Pick up two adjacent hexagons, placing them right sides together.
2. Using the whip stitch method or single crochet join, work through the back loops only of both hexagons along one straight edge.
3. Start at one corner and work your way to the other corner, matching the stitches evenly.
4. When you reach a corner where three hexagons meet, make sure to secure all three together securely with a few extra stitches.
5. Continue joining all hexagons in this manner until the entire blanket is assembled.

Pro Tip: The whip stitch creates a nearly invisible seam, while single crochet join adds a subtle textured ridge. Choose whichever you prefer – both will hold securely.

Border: Adding the Finishing Touch

With all hexagons joined, it's time to add a clean, cohesive border to frame your beautiful throw.

Round 1: Foundation Border

With right side facing, attach color D (Cream) to any outer corner:

1. Chain 3 (counts as first dc).
2. Dc in each dc across the edge of the blanket.
3. When you reach an outer corner, work [dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in the corner space to turn the corner smoothly.
4. Continue around the entire blanket, working dc in each dc and [dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in each outer corner.
5. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the initial chain-3.

Round 2: Finishing Border

1. Chain 3 (counts as first dc).
2. Dc in each dc around the entire blanket.
3. Work [dc 2, ch 2, dc 2]

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