This is a pattern for a colourful hexagon that can be adapted easily to make a pentagon, heptagon or octagon depending on your pattern requirements.

Any type of yarn can be used.

Written in US crochet terms.

HeidiBears

I am using these motifs to make the HeidiBears patterns. If you aren’t familiar with these, treat yourself to a pattern (or 2 or 3). You will be addicted in no time.
You can find links to Heidi’s patterns here:
http://www.ravelry.com/designers/heidi-bears

Please note that this pattern has not been professionally tested or edited. It’s a simple pattern I believe it to be accurate, but if you find any errors, please send me a message.