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Hexagon panel vest top: a five-motif crochet pattern

3.75mm hook, lightweight yarn: five crocheted hexagons join into an open vest top.

IntermediateLevel

4-6 hoursTime

3.75 mmHook

Light (#3)Yarn

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About this pattern

A hexagon-motif vest top made from five crocheted panels: three back hexagons at 3 rounds each and two front hexagons at 4 rounds each, the last round building each strap directly onto the motif. Hexagons start from a magic circle with five shells and grow by shell rounds sized to one-quarter of the bust measurement, then seam together at the sides and shoulders.

This vest top is built from five crocheted hexagons: three back panels and two front panels that extend into straps. Each hexagon starts as a magic circle with five shells in round 1, then grows outward in successive shell rounds until it matches one-quarter of the bust measurement. Back hexagons finish at 3 rounds; front hexagons run to 4 rounds to include the built-in strap. The panels seam together afterward, so hexagon count and consistent round-to-round sizing across all five pieces determine the final fit.

The pattern

Written out round by round

Materials

Lightweight 3 Yarn
3.75 mm Crochet Hook

Abbreviations

shell = shell stitch

Back Hexagon

Make 3

Extended double crochet (edc): yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through 1 loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through the last 2 loops.

Round 1Prepare a magic circle and chain 3 (this counts as your first extended double crochet); make 2 more extended double crochets into the circle; chain 3; repeat the process of placing 3 extended double crochets into the circle followed by a chain of 3, five times in total to create 5 sets; join by slip stitching into the third chain from the start.

Round 2Slip stitch into each of the next extended double crochets and into the chain space to position your yarn correctly; chain 3 and place 2 more extended double crochets into the same chain space; chain 3, then in the same chain space place another set of 3 extended double crochets (this completes your first shell); chain 1, then move to the next chain space to create the next shell by repeating the shell pattern: 3 extended double crochets, chain 3, 3 extended double crochets; continue around, placing a shell in each chain space and chaining 1 between each shell until you reach the beginning; join with a slip stitch into the top of the starting chain.

Round 3onward (Subsequent Rounds): Begin each new round by slip stitching into the correct position (chain space) as before; in each chain space, create a shell (3 extended double crochets, chain 3, 3 extended double crochets); after the shell, make additional extended double crochets as the pattern dictates to create separation posts between shells, progressively increasing the number of separation posts by two in each round; continue until the hexagon reaches the desired size based on your bust measurement divided by 4.

Front Hexagon

Make 2

Hexagon Pattern (Make 3 for the back, 2 with straps for the front): the two front hexagons work the same Round 1 through Round 3 as the back hexagon, then continue on the last round with an added strap that chains up and builds out in shells to become part of the vest closure.

Round 4On your last round for the two front hexagons, create a strap by chaining 3 and turning your work to continue building up the strap; add shells and single extended double crochets per the pattern to reach the desired strap length; finish each strap with a shell pattern for aesthetic cohesion.

Assembly

Step 1Lay out your five hexagons (3 back, 2 front with straps) on a flat surface to form the vest shape.

Step 2Seam the sides and shoulders together using a slip stitch, working only through the inside loops to create a less bulky join.

Step 3Add a border around the armholes and along the edges of the vest by double crocheting around each edge.

Step 4To finish, you can add a border across the bottom, sides, and neckline.

Step 5Chain until you reach the desired length for a closing strap.

Step 6Add a decorative flower or similar detail at each end by creating petal motifs through a combination of chain stitches and slip stitches into a ring, followed by layers of double crochets worked together.

Step 7Attach the strap to the vest as desired for closure.

Tester's notes

3.75 mm is the only hook size given; sizing up or down changes hexagon diameter and shifts the bust-divided-by-4 math for every panel.

5 shells form round 1 of every hexagon — recount before starting round 2, since a miscount there throws off shell placement for the rest of the piece.

Extended double crochet is taller than standard double crochet; keep the extra yarn-over-pull-through steps consistent across all five hexagons so rows match in height when seamed.

Front hexagons add a strap in round 4; work both straps to the same chain length before finishing, since mismatched straps will pull the front panels unevenly at the shoulder.

Work in progress

Hexagon panel vest top: a five-motif crochet pattern — photo 2

Hexagon panel vest top: a five-motif crochet pattern — photo 3

Hexagon panel vest top: a five-motif crochet pattern — photo 4

At a glance

Rounds	7
Parts	2
Level	Intermediate
Time	4-6 hours
Hook	3.75 mm
Yarn	Light (#3)

Gauge check

After round 1 of any hexagon, lay it flat and check that all five shells sit evenly with no dip in the center; a cupped or ruffled center means tension is off before growth compounds it.

The pattern gives no swatch gauge, so judge by feel — the fabric should stay soft and pliable at the 3.75 mm hook, not stiff or loose enough to show gaps at the chain-3 spaces.

If something looks wrong

The hexagon cups instead of lying flat.: Separation posts between shells were not increased by two each round as required; recount posts per side before joining the next round and rip back to the last flat round if needed.
Corners pucker at the chain-3 spaces.: Shells were worked too tightly into the chain space, pulling the corner in; loosen the first extended double crochet of each shell and keep the chain-3 loop from cinching down.
The two front hexagons come out different sizes.: Rounds were stopped at different points relative to the bust-divided-by-4 target; measure both front hexagons against the same target before starting round 4 so straps start from equal-sized bases.
Straps twist when seamed to the back hexagons.: The strap was worked without checking that shells stayed flat along its length; lay the strap out flat before seaming and correct any rolled section by re-checking tension on the connecting extended double crochets.

Yarn substitutions

100% cotton, light worsted (#3)	Produces a crisper, less stretchy fabric than the called-for lightweight yarn; hexagons hold their shape better but drape less at the neckline, and the same 3.75 mm hook still gives a comparable shell size.
Cotton-acrylic blend, worsted weight (#4)	Heavier than the pattern's lightweight yarn, so hexagons reach the bust-divided-by-4 target in fewer rounds; size up to a 4 mm or 4.5 mm hook or the shells will pack too tightly.
Bamboo or rayon blend, light weight (#3)	Adds drape and sheen but less stitch definition on the shells; dropping to a 3.5 mm hook keeps the chain-3 spaces from growing sloppy under the slipperier fiber.

Original pattern: https://crocheteverything.com/chic-crochet-aesthetic-top-pattern-for-every-season/

FAQs

Questions

How is the finished size determined?

Each hexagon grows in shell rounds until its width matches the bust measurement divided by 4. There is no separate size chart — the target number comes directly from personal measurement, so recheck it before starting round 3 on the back hexagons or round 4 on the front hexagons.

How many pieces need to be made before assembly?

Five: three back hexagons at 3 rounds each and two front hexagons with straps at 4 rounds each. All five are worked separately and then seamed together in the 7 assembly steps.

Can the strap length be changed?

Yes — round 4 on the front hexagon builds the strap by chaining and working shells to a chosen length rather than a fixed number. Work both straps to the same chain count so the front panels sit evenly on the shoulders.