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African Flower Crochet Hexagon Tutorial (Step-by-Step Motif)
By Olivia Bennett • Original URL: https://crochetwitholivia.com/african-flower-crochet-hexagon-tutorial/
Learn the cozy crochet bean stitch — diagonal woven puffs that look identical on both sides for scarves, beanies, and baby blankets.
Skill Level: Easy
Hook Size: 5.5 mm (US I-9)
Total Time: 30 mins
Yield: Practice Swatch / Mug Rug
Yarn Weight: Category 4 Medium Worsted Yarn
Gauge: 7 beans x 11 rows = 4" x 4"
Materials & Tools
- 40 yds worsted weight yarn (shown in Bright Aqua & Botanical Sage & Terracotta)
- 5.5 mm (US I-9) crochet hook
- Scissors & yarn needle
Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch – chain | sc – single crochet | BS – bean stitch (6 loops pulled through + closing ch 1)
Pattern Instructions
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Row 1: Chain an odd number (e.g., ch 19). Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (18 sc). Ch 1, turn.
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Row 2: Sc in 1st st. *Sk 1 st, work BS in next st; repeat from * to last st, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn.
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Row 3+: Sc in 1st st, work 1 BS into each BS across row (inserting hook under the side loop of the bean, not the ch-1 top), sc in last st. Ch 1, turn.
Pattern Notes
- Going up 0.5 mm in hook size keeps bean stitch wonderfully squishy instead of stiff.
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