This crochet mesh cover-up pattern is perfect for beginners looking to create a stylish and breathable addition to their wardrobe. The pattern is simple yet fashionable, featuring a mesh design that can be customized to suit your size and style preferences. Whether you're looking to add a chic layer for the beach or a light summer cover-up, this crochet project is a fun and versatile choice.
Crochet Mesh Cover Up
With easy-to-follow instructions for the front panels, back panel, sleeves, and finishing touches, you'll have your very own mesh cover-up ready in no time!
Materials
- Yarn
- Crochet hook
- Stitch markers
Front Panel (Make Two)
Initial Chain:
- Create a slip knot and chain 35 for sizes small to medium, or 50 for large.
Row 1:
- Skip seven chains, and make a double crochet in the eighth stitch.
- Chain four, skip three stitches, and make a double crochet in the fourth stitch.
- Repeat this pattern to the end, placing the last double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 2:
- Chain six and turn your work.
- Place a double crochet in the first chain-four space, chain four.
- Repeat this pattern across the row.
Repeat:
- Continue repeating Row 2 until you reach your desired length for the mesh.
Finishing:
- Chain one or two, then cut and fasten off the yarn.
- Repeat these steps to create a second identical front panel.
Back Panel
Initial Chain:
- Chain 70 if you chained 35 for the front panels, or 100 if you chained 50.
Pattern:
- Follow the same pattern as the front panels, working until you reach your desired length.
Finishing:
- Chain one, then cut and fasten off the yarn.
Joining the Panels
Placement:
- Lay the back panel with the right side facing up.
- Place the front panels on top, with their wrong sides facing up.
Securing:
- Use stitch markers to hold the panels in place, aligning the rows.
Shoulder Seam:
- Attach the panels from the shoulder using a slip stitch.
- Chain three.
- Alternate between single crochets on the front and back panels, chaining one in between.
- Continue until you reach the stitch marker.
Connecting Sides:
- Without cutting the yarn, connect to the other side, making four single crochets in any middle spaces if necessary.
- Repeat the single crochet pattern to attach the other shoulder.
- Chain one, then cut and fasten off the yarn.
Attaching the Sides
Measure:
- Measure 7 inches for the armhole and place a stitch marker.
Joining:
- Align the rows and insert the hook into both the front and back panels to make a slip stitch.
Side Seam:
- Chain four, then alternate single crochets between the front and back panels, chaining two in between.
- Continue to the stitch marker.
Closing:
- Remove the stitch marker and make a single crochet in both panels to close off the side.
Creating the Sleeves
Initial Row:
- Chain six, make a double crochet in the next space, chain four, and make another double crochet.
- Repeat this pattern.
Sleeve Length:
- Continue this pattern until you reach your desired sleeve length, ensuring you maintain the same number of spaces (14 in this case).
Second Sleeve:
- Repeat the process on the other armhole.
Finishing:
- Slip stitch to finish, then cut and fasten off all loose ends.
Final Touches
- Weave in all loose ends to give your mesh cover-up a neat and professional finish.
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