How to Crochet the Honeycomb Hexagon Bag: Easy Beginner Pattern

A finished Honeycomb Hexagon Shoulder Bag crocheted with cream-colored macrame cord, highlighting its structured six-sided shape and flat side gusset

Hey craft lovers! Today, we are diving into a super trendy, highly structural crochet project: the Solid Granny Hexagon Bag! This shoulder bag uses two flat hexagon panels joined with a flat side gusset, which gives it a crisp, modern shape that won't warp or sag.

Below, you'll find the complete free pattern, yarn calculations, step-by-step instructions, and a full video walkthrough!

Why You’ll Love This Project

Beginner-Friendly: Spelled-out terms make this pattern incredibly easy to read.
Modern Shape: Solid hexagons look incredibly chic and hold their structure beautifully.
No Warping: Working flat panels and joining them with a gusset ensures the bag retains its perfect shape.

How Much Yarn Do You Need? (The Math)

If you are using standard 4mm thick macrame cord worked with a 6mm hook, here is a quick breakdown of how much yarn you need:

One Double Crochet: Uses approximately 21cm of yarn.
Each Panel: Has 252 double crochets (12 + 24 + 36 + 48 + 60 + 72 stitches).
Two Panels: Equals 504 double crochets, requiring roughly 105.84 m of yarn.
Total Project Estimate: Once you add the single crochet gusset strip, slip-stitch assembly, and handles, you will need 150 - 180 meters of yarn.

Watch the Video Tutorial!

Prefer watching step-by-step video instructions? Follow along with my YouTube video right here: Video Tutorial

Pattern Overview:

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

This structured shoulder bag is constructed by crocheting two solid hexagon panels and joining them with a flat side gusset. Working flat panels rather than continuous rounds ensures crisp structural edges and prevents the bag from warping.

Knowledge on how to crochet chain, single crochet, double crochet, magic ring or circle and slip stitch is required for this pattern.

● Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

● Terminology: US Crochet Terms (Fully Spelled Out)

● Finished Dimensions:

○ Width (Point-to-Point): 27cm

○ Depth (Gusset Width): 4cm

Materials & Tools

● Yarn: 4mm thick macrame cord, supreme cord, or thick t-shirt yarn. You will need approximately 150 meters – 180 meters to complete the entire bag (including the gusset, seams, and handles).

● Hook Size: 6 mm crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge or a hook that corresponds to the yarn being used).

● Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, and 8 stitch markers.

Gauge

Using a 6mm hook and double crochet:

10 stitches X 5 rows = 10cm x 10 cm

Note: Each individual double crochet measures approximately 2cm in height and 1cm in width.

Pattern Notes

● The starting Chain 3 counts as your first double crochet stitch throughout.

● Stitch Placement Tip: When working a double crochet on top of a stitch from the previous round, always insert your crochet hook under both of the top loops (which look like a small "V" shape at the top of the stitch). This keeps the fabric strong, uniform, and free of accidental gaps or ribbed lines.

● Firm Join Tip: When joining each round with a slip stitch, do not insert your hook only under the front loop of the chain. Instead, insert your hook into the 3rd chain of your starting chain-3 as well as the small loop directly behind it (the back bar/back loop). This caught loop creates a much firmer slip stitch, prevents the join from stretching out, and keeps your seams tight and gap-free.

● Always count your stitches at the end of each hexagon round to ensure all six sides are symmetrical.

● Instructions inside brackets
are worked into the exact same stitch or space.

Pattern Instructions

1. Hexagon Panels (Make 2)

Round 1: Create a magic circle. Chain 3 (counts as your first double crochet), work 1 double crochet into the ring. (This forms your first side of 2 double crochet stitches). To work around the ring, you will work this corner-and-side sequence a total of 5 times:

1. Chain 2 (to create a corner).

2. Work 2 double crochet into the ring (to create the next side).

After working this sequence 5 times, chain 2 to make your 6th and final corner. Pull the magic circle tail tight to close the center hole. Join the round by working a slip stitch into the 3rd chain of the starting chain-3 (remember to insert your hook through both the 3rd chain and the small loop directly behind it for a firm join).

● Round 1 Total Stitch Count: 12 double crochet and 6 chain-2 corner spaces (2 double crochet per side).

Close-up of the first round of a solid crochet hexagon panel, showing twelve double crochet stitches worked into a magic circle with clean corner gaps

Round 2: Chain 3. Work 1 double crochet into the next double crochet (be sure to insert your hook under both of the top loops). (You are now at the first corner). To work around the hexagon, you will repeat this corner-and-side sequence:

1. In the chain-2 corner space: Work