Breezy & Beautiful Crochet Mesh Top Tutorial With Star Design For Stylish Look

Get ready to add a touch of effortless style to your wardrobe with the Crochet Mesh Top Pattern! This design blends a breezy, open weave with a chic, laid-back vibe, making it the ultimate go-to for warm days or cool nights. Its light and airy texture creates a unique, fashionable statement that’s perfect for layering over your favorite tank or swimsuit.

Crochet Mesh Top

Whether you're hitting the beach or hanging out with friends, this crochet mesh top brings a fresh, fun twist to any outfit—perfect for showcasing your creativity and adding a dash of handmade flair to your everyday look!

Materials:

Yarn of your choice (two colors suggested: light pink and cream)
Crochet hooks: 3 mm for the top portion, 3.5 mm for the mesh
Scissors
Yarn needle
Measuring tape
Stitch markers (or alternative like a piece of yarn)

Measurements:

Measurement A: Bust measurement – 10 inches (e.g., 30 in – 10 = 20 in)
Measurement B: Height of your breast area (example given was 5 in)

Steps

Foundation Chain:

Begin by making a slip knot with the first color of yarn and the smaller crochet hook (3 mm).
Chain until the length equals Measurement A.

First Row (Half Double Crochets):

Yarn over, insert the hook into the second chain from the hook, yarn over, pull through to have three loops on the hook.
Yarn over, pull through all three loops. (This creates a half double crochet).
Repeat for each chain until the end of the row.

Following Rows:

Chain one and turn your work.
Repeat half double crochets all the way to the end.
Continue working rows of half double crochet until the piece measures your Measurement B in height.

Switch Colors:

Fasten off the first color.
Attach the second color yarn using a knot.
Chain two (counts as the first half double crochet), continue with half double crochet across the row.
Fasten off this yarn after completing the row.

Mesh Portion:

Re-attach the first color yarn using the larger hook (3.5 mm).
Start your Solomon knot stitch by pulling up a long loop (about an inch).
Yarn over and pull through, then insert the hook back into the loop, yarn over, pull through.
Yarn over and pull through the two loops on the hook.
Skip three stitches and make a slip stitch in the fourth stitch.
Continue creating Solomon knots and slip stitch into the fourth stitch of foundation row until the end.

Shell Details:

Fasten off and pick up the second color yarn.
Chain three (counts as your first double crochet) and add two more double crochets in the same space to make a half shell.
Chain one, then make seven double crochets in the next space (shell), chain one, slip stitch into the next space.
Continue this pattern across the last row of the mesh section.

Straps and Top Border:

Insert hook into the first stitch on a side, attach the second color yarn.
Chain two (counts as first half double crochet).
Half double crochet towards the stitch marker; at stitch marker, start making a chain (the pattern suggests 250 chains for a strap).
Return with slip stitches in every chain back to the beginning of the strap.
Continue with half double crochets until the next marker and repeat strap making.

Starfish Detail:

With a 3.5 mm hook and second color yarn, create a starfish by chaining three and adding 10 half double crochets into the first chain.
For each starfish arm, chain eight, then slip stitch back down the chain, making a slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochets.
Join the starfish to the base round and sew onto the side of the cup.