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Charity Idea OUTpost: The Fascinatingly beautiful Hexagon Block.

6/27/2018

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 I have to tell you that I have recently become absolutely fascinated with hexagon blocks.  It started with a photo I saw on google.  (I was searching for an organic cotton yarn... what else)  It was a picture of this gorgeous vintage-look blanket made of pastel colors against an antique white base.  "Oh, no, no way, no new ideas or projects"; I said to myself.  "However", I thought, "this would be a really good charity idea, especially in the Summer when we need a to-go project".  

So that's what I told myself... which brings me to the rest of the story.  I filed the hexagon block idea away for a future blog post.  After being dutiful and putting the idea on the back burner, I began writing the blog about the very, very talented Des Maunz of Nana's Crochet Creations.  Des Maunz has designed some gorgeous hexagon blocks.  Naturally I had to stay focused on the blog so I disciplined myself not to do too much exploration into the lovely blocks.  Fast forward to last week when my dear friend sent me a box full of vintage patterns.  Contained in this box was, you guessed it, a pattern pamphlet by Marshall Cavendish Ltd. entitled "Pretty Pastel Afghan".  Okay, you know I gave up haha!  This blog is of course my way of passing along my growing obsession with hexagon blocks.  This is really a great way to use up yarn and create a stunning piece for charity. (Scarves, laprobes, baby blankets, cowles ect)
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Let's begin with the hexagon block patterns available at Nana's Crochet Creations on Facebook.  
  • Granny's Circle Hexagon: www.facebook.com/notes/nanas-crochet-creations/nanas-granny-circle-hexagon/915970111821388/  Beautifully simple so you can add color to suit your recipient. 
  • Nana's Puff Circle: www.facebook.com/notes/nanas-crochet-creations/nanas-puff-circle-hexagons/792646517487082/  along with the matching:  www.facebook.com/notes/nanas-crochet-creations/nanas-puff-circle-half-hexagon/816860475065686/   So lovely. 
  • The sweet little Mini Popcorn Flower Hexies are too cute.  Tons of possibilities so little time! www.facebook.com/notes/nanas-crochet-creations/nanas-mini-popcorn-flower-hexies/815615061856894/
  • If its a blanket pattern you want then Des Maunz has a great pattern offering www.facebook.com/notes/nanas-crochet-creations/nanas-rainbow-hexagon-blanket/776704375747963/  
  • Here's  a perfect way to play with color: www.facebook.com/notes/nanas-crochet-creations/nanas-super-simple-circle-in-a-hexagon/730855180332883/
  • Last but not least the pattern that will allow you to create pops of color all through the pattern!  www.facebook.com/notes/nanas-crochet-creations/nanas-simple-circle-in-a-hexagon-pattern/685906561494412/

Zelna Oliver, the fantastic designer at Zooty Owl Cards, is from Johannesburg, South Africa. She has created a collection of beautiful hexagon blocks.  These types of blocks can be used for so many projects, not just blankets.  Let your imagination do the walking :) 
  • The Flower Hexagon block is a very good block to start with if you have not done these types of projects before.  Zelna provides a tutorial to help.  zootyowlcards.blogspot.com/2013/06/hexagon-crochet-motif-1-flower-hexagon.html
  • Happy Days Mandala Hexagon Motif is just the thing to add a bit of fun to your project! zootyowlcards.blogspot.com/2014/10/happy-days-mandala-hexagon-motif.html
  • Here's  Hexagon Crochet Motif #2.  It reminds me of the shape of a black-eyed Susan. Lovely.  zootyowlcards.blogspot.com/2013/06/hexagon-crochet-motif-2-pattern-tutorial.html
  • For some crocheting that will really brighten your day check out Zelna Oliver's "Little Flower" Scrap-along.  The colors are so happy you can't help but smile.  zootyowlcards.blogspot.com/2014/11/little-flower-hexagon-scrap-along.html
  • To add a little "pop" to your work why not try the Popcorn Flower Hexagon Pattern?  It's got potential to be so many things!                   zootyowlcards.blogspot.com/2014/10/popcorn-flower-hexagon-pattern.html
In my last Unallied Artist blog I highlighted Johanna Lindahl.  If you remember she had some beautiful hexagon square designs also.  A very gifted crochet artist. 
  • While the Cloudberry lapghan isn't a block per sae, it is a beautifully light weight blanket in a hexagon shape.  mijocrochet.se/2017/07/08/cloudberry/
  • The Merry Go Round Hexagon block is stunning!  A beautiful idea for a dressy scarf to wear with a jacket or a sweet little decoration on a child's sweater. mijocrochet.se/2016/12/08/merry-go-round-hexagon/
  • The delicate Wind Flower Hexagon has a vintage feel.  Beautiful shape all you do is add your favorite colors.                                           mijocrochet.se/2016/09/16/wind-flower-hostanemon-hexagon/
  • Lastly Johanna Lindahl's Painted Flower Hexagon.  It does remind one of a stained glass window.  So graceful.   mijocrochet.se/2017/03/25/painted-flower-hexagon/
  
Like I said to my husband "So many hexagon blocks, so little time".  Speaking of time, I'm about out of time now.  I hope you enjoyed today's blog.  I want to thank Des Maunz, Zelna Oliver, and Johanna Lindahl for their beautiful designs. 
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