This pattern is available for free on my blog, but this convenient PDF version is ad-free and easy to print.

Introduction
The design for Carefree came to me when I was feeling the urge to design yet another hexagon motif. Combining intuitive repeats and simple shapes, I created the motif, and the rest of the pattern wrote itself, completely living up to its name. Gotta love it! Includes Cherry Blossom Edging

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Notions & Sizing
US 3.5mm hook, tapestry needle for weaving ends
Measurements Finished piece measures about 48x56in and is easily resized by using larger gauge yarn and hook, or by making more motifs

Key Stitch Descriptions (US)
ch chain
cl cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
beg beginning
beg cl beginning cluster: beg dc, dc in same st/sp – counts as 1 cl
beg dc (sc, ch 1) – counts as 1 dc
beg dc5tog beginning dc 5 together: beg dc in next st, (yoh, insert hook in next st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yoh, draw yarn through 5 lps
beg tr (sc, ch 2) – counts as 1 tr
dc double crochet
dc5tog dc 5 together: (yoh, insert hook in next st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 5 times, yoh, draw yarn through 6 lps
lp(s) loop(s)
MR make ring: Sl knot, ch 3, ss in third ch from hook to make ring
rep repeat
RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
sc single crochet
sk skip
sp space
ss slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
tr treble crochet
yoh yarn over hook