Crochet Half Granny Hexagon (Two Ways)

There are 2 different shapes you can make when crocheting half hexagons and today I will show you how to make both with a step-by-step tutorial and diagram.
Use these patterns to fill the edging of a hexagon blanket or make multi-colored granny hexagons, they are quick and easy to make.
Depending on what you need it for, you can make either a vertical half granny hexagon or a horizontal granny hexagon.

What is the difference between the two? It’s how you split the hexagon in half and the number of corners.
Imagine the full granny hexagon.

Draw a vertical line through the middle, and here is your vertical half granny hexagon that has 3 corners.

Now imagine the same granny hexagon but this time you draw a horizontal line through the middle of it. And that’s how you get the horizontal half granny hexagon.

Learn how to make the granny stitch hexagon here.
If you are looking for a solid hexagon pattern, head over here for the step-by-step tutorial.
Check out how I used the granny hexagon to make an adorable Freddy The Fawn Baby Lovey Crochet Pattern.
And see how I used the horizontal half granny squares on this cute 3in1 Deer Blanket.
Read on to learn how to make both half hexagons, but before we continue, please note that this post contains affiliate links, I will earn a small percentage should you choose to purchase something, but it will be at no cost to you.
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Supplies I Used
- Marriner Yarn DK (light worsted) yarn in oatmeal
This brand is only found in the UK, so for my international readers I can recommend a similar yarn, Red Heart Yarns, which comes in a multitude of colors and weights, just as affordable and easy to work with as Marriner Yarns brand.
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- crochet hook size matching your yarn, mine is a 3.5mm one
- darning needle to weave in the ends
I get most of my crochet supplies from Amazon, it’s fast and easy and I find everything I need in one place.

The Stitches
- MR – magic ring
- sk – skip
- sl st – slip stitch
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
Special Stitches
- Corner pattern: 2dc, ch2, 2dc in the same space/chain.
- Cluster: 2dc in the same space
The Pattern
Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations and contains the step-by-step illustrated tutorial and the diagram for each of the shapes.
My halves are made of 4 rows just like the granny hexagon I made a few weeks ago but following the 4th-row pattern, you can make it as big as you like.
It also uses fewer double crochet stitches in the clusters (2 instead of 3), just like the full granny hexagon pattern.
Unlike the regular hexagon, the halves are worked in rows, turning at the end of each row. The ch3 at the beginning of the rows counts as a dc.
The Vertical Half Granny Hexagon

Start by making a magic ring.
Row 1: ch3, 6dc in MR, pull the MR close, and turn


Row 2: ch3, 1dc in the space between first 2 dc from the previous row, cluster in next 4 spaces between the previous dc, 1dc in the space between last 2 previous dc, dc in the last stitch, turn.



Row 3: ch3, 1dc in the space between the first 2dc from the previous row, corner in the next space between clusters of dc, cluster in the next space between clusters below, corner in the following space between clusters, cluster in the next space between clusters below, corner in the following space, 1dc in the last chain, turn.



Row 4: ch3, 1dc in the space between the first 2dc from the previous row, corner in the next space between clusters of dc, cluster in the next 2 spaces, corner in the following space between clusters, cluster in the next 2 spaces, corner in the following space, 1dc between the last 2dc below, 1dc in the last chain, turn.



The Horizontal Half Granny Hexagon

Start by making a magic ring.
Row 1: ch3, 6dc in MR, pull the MR close, and turn


Row 2: ch3, 1dc in the space between first 2 dc from the previous row, cluster in next 4 spaces between the previous dc, 1dc in the space between last 2 previous dc, dc in the last stitch, turn



Row 3: ch3, 1dc between the fist 2dc below, cluster in the space between the next 2 clusters below, corner in the following space between clusters, cluster in the next space between 2 clusters below, corner in the following space, cluster in the next space between 2 clusters below, 1dc between the last 2dc below, 1dc in the last chain, turn.


Row 4: ch3, cluster in the next 2 spaces between previous row clusters, corner in the ch2 space of the previous corner, cluster in the following 2 spaces, corner in the ch2 space of the previous corner from row 3, cluster in the next 2 spaces, 1dc in the last chain.

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Happy Crocheting!
March 8, 2022 @ 9:35 pm
Is your double crochet stitch 5h3 American one or English
March 9, 2022 @ 8:36 am
Hi, I only use US terms so yes, American
November 7, 2020 @ 1:02 pm
Awesome thank you!
November 5, 2020 @ 10:50 pm
Hey!
So I’m making a hexagon blanket and I was wondering if the horizontal half hexagon would be able to be used for the top of the blanket rather than leaving it undone. So the sides would be done with a vertical half hexagon and the top and bottom would half the horizontal half hexagon to be able to add a border.
Please give me you input. I’ve scoured the internet and asked on so many forums to find out how to make it square to put a border and I’m at a loss
Thank you for your time,
Benika
November 6, 2020 @ 1:35 pm
Hi Benika, yes, you can use the half hexagons to fill in the gaps. On my blog you will find both patterns for the horizontal half hexagon and the vertical half hexagon that you can use to fill in the gaps.Then you can add a border like you would do on a rectangle blanket.