Noro Hexagraph Homeware Crochet Pattern

Noro Hexagraph Floor Pillow

What is Being Made

The Noro Hexagraph is an intermediate-level crochet floor pillow designed for homeware use. This project creates a finished circular cushion with a diameter of approximately 36 inches (91 centimeters), making it a substantial decorative and functional piece suitable for living spaces. The pillow is constructed to accommodate a 32-inch cushion insert, providing both aesthetic appeal and practical comfort.

Construction Techniques

This crochet pattern employs multiple construction techniques to achieve its finished form. The pillow is worked in the round, meaning stitches are created in circular rows radiating from a central point, which is the fundamental approach for creating hexagonal motifs that build outward. Individual hexagonal motifs are created separately and then seamed together to form the complete circular pillow cover. The pattern also involves working flat elements as part of the overall construction process. This combination of techniques—circular motif work combined with seaming—allows crafters to build a large, geometric floor pillow from manageable hexagonal components.

Crochet Stitches and Techniques

The Hexagraph pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches and techniques essential to the design. Slip stitch (abbreviated sl st) is used to join rounds and connect motifs seamlessly, with specific instructions to pick up only one thread when joining to create clean, aligned seams. Double crochet (dc) stitches form the primary fabric structure, providing a sturdy yet flexible textile suitable for a floor pillow. Yarn over (yo) techniques create new stitches and add texture throughout the work. The pattern incorporates skip instructions, where specified numbers of stitches are skipped to create the geometric shaping necessary for hexagonal motifs. Gauge is critical to this project: one motif measures 4 inches (10 centimeters) in diameter using the specified hook size, and crafters are instructed to take time to check gauge before beginning to ensure proper finished dimensions.

Materials and Tools

The Noro Hexagraph pattern calls for Noro Silk Garden Solo yarn in four coordinating colorways, totaling 22 skeins of 50 grams each. The specific colors are #08 (5 skeins), #33 (4 skeins), #40 (4 skeins), and #01 (5 skeins), allowing for a multicolored, variegated design. A size US 7 (4.5mm) crochet hook is required to achieve the proper gauge. Additional materials include a yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming motifs together, and a 32-inch cushion insert to fill the completed pillow cover, providing structure and comfort.

Skill Level and Pattern Notes

This pattern is rated as intermediate, indicating it is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle multi-step projects involving motif construction and assembly. The pattern includes helpful notes for successful completion: when joining motifs with slip stitch during the first and second rounds, picking up only one thread creates alignment that simplifies placing double crochet stitches in subsequent rounds at the same location as previous slip stitches. This attention to detail ensures clean seams and a professional-looking finished pillow.