Hexagons continued

I am still making the hexagons and have ignored all other projects. My knitted & crocheted summer jumper is languishing in a bag as I started the sleeves and got a bit bored.

So back to the hexagons, there are quite a few now

So I thought I had better do something with them. But how best to put them together...

I had a look in the Crochet Encyclopaedia and tried a few

This messy and bulky seam was double crochet, this is the front

The back was worse, very lumpy and not at all right for a blanket

So I tried double crochet and chain thinking it would sit a bit flatter

This was even messier

Next I resorted to sewing, not my forte

This is the back and is flat and smooth, perfect for a blanket but what did it look like on the front?

Looking good, I liked the effect and it was a simple stitch even I can do.

Next was what size should it be. I have gone off the idea of a bed blanket as its huge and would be hidden away, instead I think I have enough hexagons for 2, maybe 3 sofa blankets

So I laid it out, I have decided a square of 9 hexagons across and down

now all I need to do is get sewing.....

I have really enjoyed crochet and think I might even prefer it to knitting although recently I have bought a few new knitting books. 

The Very easy guide to Lace knitting by Lynne Watterson  and Knits Men Want for my house full of boys. 

Once I finish sewing this blanket I really must attack those sleeves again and finish the summer jumper I started last summer.