Crochet Hexagon Honeycomb Dishcloth

This geometric dishcloth brings a bright, bee-inspired aesthetic to your kitchen. Built by combining individual full and half-hexagon motifs, the pattern uses simple stitches to create a classic honeycomb texture. It finishes with a clean, multi-colored border and a built-in hanging loop for easy storage and drying.

Project Overview

• Finished Dimensions: Approximately 11.4 inches (29 cm) wide from side to side, and 12.8 inches (32.5 cm) across the diagonal.

• Gauge: Each finished full hexagon should measure roughly 2.6 inches (6.5 cm) across.

• Skill Level: Intermediate (requires working in rounds, rows, and seaming pieces together).

Materials & Tools

• Yarn: DK weight (Light, Size 3) 100% cotton yarn.

  • Color A (White/Cream): ~113 yards (103 m)

  • Color B (Yellow): ~34 yards (31 m)

  • Color C (Light Brown): ~17 yards (16 m)

  • Color D (Dark Brown): ~9 yards (8 m)

• Hook: 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook

• Notions: Tapestry needle for assembly and weaving in ends

Stitch Abbreviations

• MC: Magic Circle (Magic Ring)

• Ch: Chain

• Sc: Single Crochet

• Dc: Double Crochet

• Tr: Treble Crochet

• Sl St: Slip Stitch

• BLO: Back Loop Only

• St(s): Stitch(es)

• Inc: Increase (work two of the designated stitch into the same space)

• [ ] / ( ): Work all instructions inside brackets into the exact same stitch, or repeat instructions inside parentheses the specified number of times.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Full Hexagons

Make a total of 13 hexagons using these color counts: 7 in Color A, 3 in Color B, 2 in Color C, and 1 in Color D.

• Round 1: Start with a MC. Ch 2 (this chain does not count as a stitch here or anywhere else in the pattern). Work 12 dc into the magic circle. Pull the ring closed and join with a sl st to the first dc. (12 sts)

• Round 2: Ch 2. Repeat the following sequence 6 times: work [dc 1, tr 1, dc 1] all into the next stitch to form a corner, then work 1 dc inc into the following stitch. Join with a sl st to the first stitch. (30 sts)

• Round 3: Ch 2. Dc 1 into the first stitch. Repeat the following sequence 5 times: work [dc 1, tr 1, dc 1] into the next treble stitch from the previous round, then dc 1 into each of the next 4 stitches. To finish the round, work [dc 1, tr 1, dc 1] into the last treble stitch, followed by 1 dc into each of the remaining 3 stitches. Join with a sl st to the first stitch. (42 sts)

• Fasten off your yarn and weave in the loose ends.

2. Half Hexagons

Make 6 half-hexagons using Color A. These are worked back and forth in rows rather than rounds.

• Row 1: Start with a MC. Ch 2. Work 7 dc into the ring. Turn your work. (7 sts)

• Row 2: Ch 2. Work [tr 1, dc 1] into the very first stitch. Repeat the following sequence 2 times: work 1 dc inc into the next stitch, then work [dc 1, tr 1, dc 1] into the next stitch. To finish the row, work 1 dc inc into the next stitch, and finish with [dc 1, tr 1] in the final stitch. Turn your work. (16 sts)

• Row 3: Ch 2. Work [tr 1, dc 1] into the first stitch. Repeat the following sequence 2 times: dc 1 into each of the next 4 stitches, then work [dc 1, tr 1, dc 1] into the next stitch. To finish the row, dc 1 into each of the next 4 stitches, and work [dc 1, tr 1] into the last stitch. (22 sts)

• Fasten off your yarn and weave in the ends.

Assembly

1. Lay out all 13 full hexagons and 6 half hexagons on a flat surface with the right sides facing up, arranging them into a cohesive honeycomb or large hexagon layout.

2. Thread a tapestry needle with Color A.

3. Secure the pieces together using the mattress stitch (or your preferred sewing method) to create flat, clean seams. Fasten off and secure your yarn when finished.

Border & Hanging Loop

Round 1 (Color A)

With the right side facing you, join Color A with a slip stitch into the top treble stitch of the topmost hexagon.

• Sc 1 into that same starting treble stitch.

• *Work 7 sc along the hexagon edge, distribute 12 sc evenly along the raw edge of the next half-hexagon, and work 7 sc along the side of the adjacent hexagon. In the next corner treble stitch, work [sc 1, ch 1, sc 1].

• Repeat from * all the way around the dishcloth. When you reach the final corner treble, work [sc 1, ch 1], then join with a sl st to your very first sc. Fasten off Color A.

Round 2 (Color B)

Join Color B with a slip stitch into any corner ch-1 space.

• Sc 1 into that same ch-1 space.

• Work 1 sc into the back loop only (BLO) of every stitch around the perimeter.

• In every corner ch-1 space around the border, work [sc 1, ch 1, sc 1].

• When you return to the beginning of the round, work [sc 1, ch 1] into the starting space, then join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off Color B.

Round 3 & Hanging Loop (Color A)

Join Color A with a slip stitch into any corner ch-1 space.

• Sc 1 into that same ch-1 space.

• Work 1 sc into the BLO of every stitch around the border.

• In each corner ch-1 space, work [sc 1, ch 1, sc 1].

• When you get back to your starting corner, work 1 sc into the ch-1 space, then create the loop:

  • Hanging Loop: Ch 20, turn your work, and sl st into the first sc of this round to anchor the loop. Ch 1, turn your work back to the right side, and work 25 (or more) sc stitches directly over the chain loop to cover it thickly.

• Fasten off, weave in all remaining yarn tails, and your dishcloth is ready for use.