Versatile four seasons Crochet Mesh Stitch Top is super versatile. Easy open weave is perfect for a crochet beginner top for women.
Wear this cute open weave top in the summer with a tank top or in the winter with a long sleeve tee shirt.
The free written pattern is bellow and includes instructions for sizes Small to 2X. The link to the Etsy printable pattern is also below the video.
Crochet Mesh Sweater Video Tutorial
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Instructions for Medium, Large, X Large, 1X and 2X are in parentheses (X).
Results will vary according to yarn and tension used. Sizing should be considered “suggestions”. Adjust as needed.
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Note: yarn used here is very stretchy. Gauge may vary per yarn used.
Dimensions Size Small: 21 inches from neck to bottom; width= 1 inches (one panel)
Abbreviations:
Ch = chain
Hdc = half double crochet
Rpt = repeat
Sc = single crochet
Sk = skip
Sp = space
St = stitch
NOTE: Photos are shown above corresponding rows.
MAIN PANEL (make 2)
Ch 71 (83, 95, 107, 119, 131)
Row 1: This row only work with BLOSc in 2nd ch from hook and ea ch across. 70 (82, 94, 106, 118, 130) Ch 2. Turn
Rows 2: Hdc in 1st sp; hdc in next sp. *Ch 2; sk next 2 sp’s; 1 hdc in ea of next 2 sp’s*. Rpt from * to * to last 4 sp’s. Ch 2, sk 2 sp’s; hdc in last 2 sp’s. Ch 1. Turn
Row 3: Sc in 1st st (working under the two strands that form a chain); sc in next st (into the chain). *2 sc’s in the large sp (NOT into the ch’s). 1 Sc in next 2 st’s (into the ch’s)*. Rpt from * to * to last large sp. Work 2 sc’s in large sp; sc in next st; sc in turning ch. Ch 2. Turn
NOTE: Watch VIDEO here to see where to enter hook after completing the 2 sc’s in the large sp.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 to desired length ending with a sc row. NOTE: work the last sc row neatly as there will be no border added.
Suggested lengths:
Small: 53 total rows
Med: 59 total rows
Lg: 65 total rows
XL: 65 total rows
1X: 71 total rows
2X: 77 total rows
SLEEVES (make 2)
Ch 51 (59, 67, 75, 83, 91)
Work in pattern as for the main panel for preferred length ending with a sc row.
Suggested lengths:
Small: 53 total rows
Med: 55 total rows
Lg: 57 total rows
XL: 57 total rows
1X: 63 total rows
2X: 67 total rows
SHOULDER SEAMS
Place one main panel on top of the second main panel, wrong sides facing out (facing you). Determine width of neck opening (suggest 7 inches for size Small/Med; 8 inches Lg/XL, 9 inches 1X/2X). Place stitch markers to indicate beginning and ending of neck opening. With yarn needle and length of yarn, use whip st to seam shoulders.
ATTACH SLEEVES
Open main panels as shown in photo (wrong side up). Find center of top of sleeve; position evenly with the shoulder seam. Use st markers if desired to indicate start and end of sleeve/body seam. Use same method as for shoulder seam to seam sleeve to body. Repeat for opposite side.
SIDE SEAMS
With wrong side of garment facing up, seam sides and bottom of sleeves. OPTIONAL: Leave 4 inches at bottom unseamed. Begin seaming from that point up toward sleeve. Ensure that the rows line up evenly. Repeat for opposite side.
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