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Organize the cream, mauve and gray hexagons for the official 20-inch pillow.
Source: Yarnspirations, Granny Hexagon Crochet Pillow (BRC0520-029071M).
This independently written planning companion uses US crochet terminology. The accompanying Reel is an AI-generated illustration, not a verified finished sample or a stitch tutorial. The complete pattern is not reproduced here. Find the official PDF on Yarnspirations by its exact name and code for executable instructions.
Read the material and size specifications
The Easy pattern uses a 20-inch square pillow form and Bernat Softee Chunky, 100 g/108 yd, one ball each of Natural, Dark Mauve and True Gray. A 6.5 mm hook is listed. Single-crochet gauge is 8 stitches and 9 rows per 4 inches. A full motif measures approximately 7½ by 6¾ inches.
Understand the construction
The layout uses 17 full hexagons: six Natural, six Dark Mauve and five True Gray, plus two gray half motifs. The motifs are filled double-crochet shapes. Follow the assembly diagram for the flat arrangement, folding and closing around the square form.
Lay out before sewing
Arrange every motif on a flat surface and photograph the arrangement for your own reference. The half motifs belong in specific edge positions; they are not interchangeable with full hexagons.
Compare motif sizes
Measure several motifs after resting them flat. Adjust tension before making the full set if the widths vary noticeably.
Keep the fold visible
Mark the fold and outer seam positions on a paper sketch while reading the diagram. This helps distinguish seams within the face from seams that close the pillow.
How to read the illustration
The illustration uses more, smaller hexagons across the visible face and a different color arrangement from the PDF layout. The official project uses seventeen full motifs and two half motifs; follow its diagram rather than counting the illustrated cells. The close-up is generic edge work. Use the official PDF for the complete construction and stitch sequence.
Before You Start
Keep the official PDF, your measurements and your swatch notes together while planning the project.