DIY Extended Crochet Hexagon Dress | Easy Pattern

Note about the yarn: This crochet hexagon dress sample uses fine (2)/sport yarn. Tips for thicker yarn are included in the FAQ section above with tips (see “Can I use thicker yarn?”). But you’ll need to make your own adjustments to the number of rounds/rows.

Foundation:

Begin with 79 (75, 71) chs – these are multiples of 4 plus 3. Yes, the smaller sizes start with more chains! The reason is that we need to offset the dress’s length, since we’re crocheting fewer rounds to reach the appropriate armhole depth.

Round 1 (RS): 

*(Dc 3, ch 1) 3x, dc 3* in 5th ch from hook, dc in 3rd loop of each ch until 1 ch rem, *(dc 3, ch 1) 2x, dc 3* into last ch. Do not turn. We’re now crocheting the 2nd half of round 1 on the opposite two loops of the same chs: dc in each ch across, dc 3 in the same 5^th ch as the first dc cluster, sl st into the initial ch-4 sp.

Round 2 (RS):

Ch 4 (doesn’t count as a dc, count as a ch 1 sp, here and throughout the pattern), dc 3 in 1st ch 4 sp, sk one dc cluster, (dc 3, ch 1, dc 3) in next ch 1 sp 3x, *sk 3 dc sts, dc 3 in next st*, rep bet *…* to next ch 1 sp, (dc 3, ch 1, dc 3) in next ch 1 sp 2x, *sk 3 dc sts, dc 3 in next st*, rep bet *…* to last, dc 3 in 1st ch 1 sp, sl st into the initial ch 4 sp.

Maggie’s Pro Tip: If you’re wondering, when you crochet granny stitch squares and hexagons with the join placed in one corner, it creates a clean, seamless finish for your crochet hexagon dress.

Round 3 (RS):

Ch 4, dc 3 in 1st ch 4 sp, *dc 3 in sp bet next 2 clusters, (dc 3, ch 1, dc 3) in next ch 1 sp, rep from the * 2 more times, dc 3 in sp bet next 2 clusters to next ch 1 sp, (dc 3, ch 1, dc 3) in next ch 1 sp, dc 3 in sp bet next 2 clusters, (dc 3, ch 1, dc 3) in next ch 1 sp, dc 3 in each sp bet next 2 clusters to last, dc 3 in 1st ch 1 sp, sl st into the initial ch 4 sp.

From here, we’re calling every ch 1 sp a corner.

Round 4-18 (20, 23) (RS):

ch 4, dc 3 in 1st ch 4 sp, *cluster in each sp bet next 2 clusters to next corner, (dc 3, ch 1, dc 3) in next ch 1 sp* rep bet the * 2 more times, **cluster in sp bet next 2 clusters to next corner, (dc 3, ch 1, dc 3) in next corner**, rep bet the ** one more time, cluster in each sp bet next 2 clusters to last, dc 3 in 1st corner, sl st into the initial ch 4 sp.

Maggie’s Pro Tip on Armhole Sizing: You can adjust the armhole depth in this crochet hexagon dress by adding or removing rounds of the core hexagon. Now is a good time to do this, just remember that it will also increase the length of the sleeves and the dress.

When you reach the desired armhole depth, stop doing full rounds to prevent the armhole depth and sleeve length from becoming too large. If following the pattern as is, just keep following the instructions below.

Turning Rows:

We’re now turning rows on corners #1 and #4 instead of going around.

Row 19 (21, 24):

Ch 3 and turn, *cluster in each sp bet next 2 clusters to next corner, (dc 3, ch 1, dc 3) in next corner, rep from the * 1 more time, cluster in each sp bet next 2 clusters to next corner, dc into next corner, ch 3 and turn. 

Row 20 (22, 25):

Dc 3 into the sp bet the 1^st dc and next cluster, *cluster in each sp bet next 2 clusters to next corner, (dc 3, ch 1, dc 3) in next corner, rep from the * 1 more time, cluster in each sp bet next 2 clusters until 1 sp rem, dc 4 in last sp, ch 3 and turn. 

Row 21-24 (23-28, 26-32):

Rep the instructions in the previous two rows. When you finish the first hexagon, make the second one using the same instructions above.

Maggie’s Pro Tip on Hip/Bust Sizing: Hip and bust sizes for your crochet hexagon dress can be adjusted by adding or removing partial rows. Just keep in mind that this also increases the dress’s length.

Assembling the Dress

Pinch corners 1 and 4 together, then align the back edges of the hexagons together with the right sides facing out. Thread a tapestry needle with the same yarn used for the dress and sew along the back edges using the mattress stitch or your preferred sewing method. Cut the yarn, FO.

Note: both sides in this crochet hexagon dress pattern are identical, so it doesn’t matter which is the front and which is the back.

Maggie’s Pro Tip on Sewing: The mattress stitch looks better when worked on the right side because it forms a seam on the back side.

Sew the Back and the Front

Thread the needle with a new strand of yarn and sew the front the same way you did the back, leaving approximately 8 inches (20 cm) or 11 clusters for the placket. Cut the yarn and fasten off.

Sew the shoulders

With stitch markers or sewing pins, mark the edges of the collar well centered. Leave a 9-inch (22.5 cm) opening for the collar. Then, sew the shoulders, one at a time, to the stitch marker. Cut the yarn and fasten off.

Creating the Cuffs

Crochet the cuffs using the 3.25 mm (D) hook, one at a time. Begin by attaching the yarn to any stitch and sc in each st around without joining. Then continue working with sc in continuous rounds for 4 rounds. Cut the yarn and fasten off.

Crocheting the Placket Closure

Switch back to the 3.75 mm (F) hook. If you’re not familiar with the sewing term “placket,” it refers to the short, buttoned-down opening used in polo shirts. I used the “popover” style placket, which consists of two strips: one goes underneath with the buttons, and the other goes on top with the buttonholes.

Maggie’s Pro Tip: The stitches for the placket in this crochet hexagon dress shouldn’t be too tight. If you crochet tightly, consider using a larger hook. We’re also using sc sts for the plackets, but in turning rows. 

Bottom Placket:

For the placket strip underneath where the buttons go, you can either crochet it separately and sew it on or attach the yarn four rows down on the right side of the dress, where the front opening begins. 

• Row 1: sc in each dc st to last, ch 1, turn. [33 sc sts]
• Row 2-6: sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. [33 sc sts]
• Row 7: sc across using the two layers of sts in row 6 and the sts on the dress opening edge. Cut the yarn and fasten off.

Front Placket:

For the top strip, attach the yarn to the first stitch of the front opening on the opposite edge.

• Row 1: sc in each dc st to last, ch 1, turn. [33 sc sts]
• Row 2-3: sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. [33 sc sts]
• Row 4: We are creating the buttonholes. **Sc 7, ch 1, sk 1 ch** x3, sc 6, ch1, sk 1 st, sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. 
• Row 5: sc in each sc and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. [33 sc sts]
• Row 6-7: sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. [33 sc sts]

Cut the yarn and leave a long tail. Thread a needle with the tail and sew the bottom of the placket to the bottom layers. Fasten off.

Finish the buttonholes

Thread the tapestry needle with a new strand of matching yarn and sew around the buttonholes to keep them tidy. Then use the sewing needle and thread to attach the buttons to match their corresponding buttonholes.

Polo-Style Collar

Crochet the collar with the 3.25 mm (D) hook – the tighter stitches will make it sturdier.

Row 1: Attach the yarn in the first horizontal stitch post past the edge of the placket. Then, sc across to the other end, right before the other placket. Crochet 3 sc sts for each horizontal bar/post and one st for each regular stitch, ch 1, turn.

Row 2-20: sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. Cut the yarn and fasten off when finished.

Dress length and finishing touches

You might need to add more rounds of granny clusters to the bottom of the crochet hexagon dress. Here’s how to do it:

Round 1: with the RS out, attach the yarn into any space between clusters and ch 3 (counts as a dc st here and throughout), dc 2 in the same st as ch 3, *dc 3 in the next sp between the next two clusters, repeat from the asterisk around, sl st to join.

Round 2-5: sl st into the next two dc sts, ch 3, dc 2 in the same st as ch 3, *dc 3 in the next sp between the next two clusters, repeat from the asterisk around, sl st to join. Add extra rows if needed. 

Finish your crochet hexagon dress by weaving in all the loose ends, then press the collar and cuffs with a hot steam iron to flatten them.