Hexagon Pattern, Draw it in any Size
How to Draw a Hexagon Pattern in Any Size
First of all, I admit, I LOVE hexagons! I sew them and I even designed an afghan pattern made with hexagons. I’ll fine tune it and put it up here, too. This post is about drawing your own hexagon pattern, in any size.
In the meantime, I designed a “quilt-as-you-go” Hexie hot-pad and needed a starting hexagon pattern. I looked all over the internet, and couldn’t find one in the size I wanted. 🙁
What I did find, though, were the instructions on how to draft your own pattern.
Here is my Version
I needed a 5″ hexagon (measured from point to point).
Begin by drawing a circle the same size as your desired hexagon. Remember, I needed a 5 inch hexagon, therefore this needs a 5 inch circle. I couldn’t find a compass anywhere! Sew, I improvised. A piece of ribbon, a tack and a pen! The pen is 2 1/2 inches from the tack (the radius).
(My final circle was better than the picture, but you get the point, right?)
Cut out the circle and fold it twice, as shown.
Fold the top and the bottom to the center fold as shown.
Join the Dots to Make the Hexagon Pattern
Make a mark at all the folds except the middle ones. Join the dots with straight lines for the final hexagon and cut on those lines.
What remains is a hexagon.
How easy is that?
Here’s the project I needed it for, A Hexagon Hot Mat, Done “Quilt as You Go”. Check it out.
Let me know if you use this method to draw your own hexagon pattern.
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great little tutorial,
the first afghan I made was all hexies, grandmother’s flower garden, and all done by hand
Thanks Linda! Am guessing the hexies were crocheted? Or sewn, like a quilt? Either way, I’ll bet it was gorgeous.
Great directions! I love hexies, I have sewn them on aprons, polar fleece snuggle blankets, made pincushions with the top and bottom as hexies, or appliqued on the sides of the pincushion. It appears that once you start … you cannot stop.
Thanks for the custom directions. Your work is lovely.
Thanks sew much Jackie, and yes, it’s an addiction! 🙂 I will soon have the directions for my “Quilt as you go” Hexie Hot Mat.
Thank you for the hotmat pattern! I’ve been wanting to try a hexie so now I can.
I hope you have fun with it!
I just came across your hot pad hexagon pattern and want to thank you. What a great way to use my scraps up. I have came across several patterns that say, for scraps . But when you get into them, need more than just scraps.
You’re welcome Donna, I hope you have fun with it.