White and Navy Hexagon Console Mat - Free Crochet Pattern

White and Navy Hexagon Console Mat - Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

This little hexagon mat is the perfect beginner project for anyone who wants something useful and pretty at the same time. It is made from just twelve simple double crochet hexagon motifs in crisp white with three scattered navy accents, then joined and edged in navy for a clean, coastal look. It fits neatly on a car center console to protect the surface and keep small items from sliding around. The finished mat is flat, soft, and slightly textured, with a tidy navy outline that makes it look far more complicated than it really is.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4) recycled cotton — approx. 100 yd white and 50 yd navy.
• Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
• Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker (optional), blocking pins and mat.
• Finished size: Approx. 10″ x 7.5″ (25.5 cm x 19 cm).

Abbreviations

• ch – chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
• sl st – slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
• sc – single crochet: insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• dc – double crochet: yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
• sp – space (the gap made by a chain).
• st(s) – stitch(es).
• rep – repeat.

Gauge

One hexagon motif measures 2.5″ (6.5 cm) across the flat sides after blocking. Work one motif first and measure it; if it is larger, go down a hook size, and if smaller, go up a hook size.

Tips Before You Start

• Make all twelve motifs first, then lay them out before joining so you can check the color placement.
• Keep your tension even — the motifs need to be the same size to join neatly edge to edge.
• Block each motif lightly before joining so the hexagon shape is crisp and the seams line up.
• Join through back loops only so the seams form a tidy ridge on one side and stay flat on the other.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Hexagon Motif (make 12: 9 white, 3 navy)

Set-up: With white or navy, ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, [ch 2, 3 dc in ring] 5 times, ch 2, join with sl st to top of ch 3 (6 groups of 3 dc, 6 ch-2 sps).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in next ch-2 sp, *dc in next 3 sts, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in next ch-2 sp; rep from * around, join with sl st to top of ch 3 (42 dc, 6 ch-2 sps).

Fasten off. Repeat to make 9 white and 3 navy motifs.

Arranging the Motifs

Lay the motifs out in 3 rows of 4, alternating colors as desired. Example layout: Row 1: W, W, N, W; Row 2: W, N, W, W; Row 3: W, W, W, N.

Joining

With right sides up, whipstitch or sl st the motifs together through back loops only, matching edges. Join motifs within each row first, then join the three rows together to form the rectangle.

Edging

Rnd 1: With navy, join yarn at any corner, ch 1, sc evenly around the entire outer edge, working 3 sc in each corner, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

Weave in all ends on the wrong side with your tapestry needle, working them through a few stitches so they stay secure. Block the finished mat lightly to shape: mist with water, pin to a flat surface, and let it dry completely so the hexagons lie flat and the rectangle holds its shape. Once dry, the mat is ready to place on the console.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the navy for another accent color, such as sage green or soft gray, to match your car interior.
• Add a second sc round in navy for a slightly wider border and a more finished look.
• Use a non-slip shelf liner cut to size underneath the mat to keep it from shifting on the console.