If you’re looking for the perfect project to settle down to as the nights start to become chillier, then how about this sweet hexagon bee cushion? Made up of cute, crocheted hexagon patches, this is a great project to keep you busy for several weeks or months and will look bee-autiful in any room.
How to make a bee’s knees hexagon cushion
Did you know that scientists have discovered that bees solve puzzles by watching and learning from other bees in their colony? Previously, it was thought that their skills were instinctual, but it’s now known that bees share knowledge.
Well, consider us your friendly bee teacher, as we’ll show you how to create your very own cushion by joining together crocheted beehive hexagons in a patchwork style. That means that you can use them to make a cushion of any size, or even go bigger with blankets or throws.
A step-by-step guide
1. The hexagons are made in 3 layers. For each one, you’ll start in the centre by making a magic loop.
2. Move onto round one, where you’ll crochet 3ch, 17 tr, and make a slip stitch to the top of the 3ch, creating 18 stitches altogether.
3. For round two, you’ll make a 4ch, which counts as 1 dtr. You’ll then make one trim the same stitch, and 2tr in the next stitch (1 tr, 1 dtr, 1tr). Repeat this step 5 times. Then make a slip stitch to the top of the 4ch.
4. Keep making hexagons until you have enough for your desired cushion size.
You can choose to make your hexagons out of any colour or thickness of yarn to create unique designs. They’re a fantastic way to use up any spare balls or remnants of wool too.
If you’re a beginner to crochet or knitting, a knitting kit or crochet kit from a specialist such as woolcouturecompany.com will help you get to grips with slip stitches, trebles, and chains.
We hope you have fun creating these brilliant cushions. You might say they’re the perfect way to avoid a sting in the tail!
