Crochet Mesh Sweater Pattern For Beginners

In this Crochet Mesh Sweater Tutorial, crocheters of intermediate skill levels will find a comprehensive guide to creating a vibrant, multi-stitch cropped top perfect for layering or standalone wear.

Crochet Mesh Sweater Pattern

Through step-by-step instructions, the tutorial demonstrates how to work with various stitches—including single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, and more—to achieve a unique mesh effect.

The use of multiple yarn colors not only adds visual appeal but also allows for customization to match personal style preferences. Whether you're looking to expand your crochet skills or create a stylish new addition to your wardrobe, this tutorial offers all the guidance needed to crochet a beautiful mesh sweater.

Materials:

Eight colors of yarn (a mix of acrylic, cotton, Merino wool, and one Iran (likely a typo or brand), mainly double knit except one specified)
4.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors

Pattern:

Foundation Chain:

Start with a slip knot and chain multiples of three plus two. This will be the shoulder length you desire, slightly oversized compared to your actual shoulder width. (For example, the tutorial mentions chaining 72 plus 2, making 74 chains in total.)

Row 1 - Single Crochet (SC) Row:

Skip the first chain from the hook, SC into the second chain and each chain across.
You will have one less SC than the number of chains made in your foundation chain. (In the example, there are 73 SCs.)

Color Change and Row 2 - Double Crochet (DC) Mesh:

At the last SC of Row 1, change color by joining the new yarn color through the last two loops of the SC.

Chain 3 (counts as the first DC), then chain 2 more, skip two stitches, and DC in the next stitch.
Repeat [Chain 2, skip 2, DC] across the row. End with a DC in the last stitch.

Row 3 - Treble Crochet (TC) Mesh:

Change color again before starting Row 3.
Chain 6 (4 for the TC and 2 for the gap), then work a TC in the same place you would have placed a DC in the previous row.
Repeat [Chain 2, TC] across, making sure the TCs align with the DCs from the row below.

For Row 4 - Half Double Crochet (HDC):

With a new color, start in the first stitch and work one HDC.
For each chain-2 space across, work 2 HDCs.
End the row with an HDC on top of the turning chain from the previous row.

Row 5 - Double Treble Crochet (DTC):

Change colors again before starting this row.
Chain 7 (5 for the DTC, 2 for the gap), then work a DTC in the same places as the TC of the previous mesh row.
Repeat [Chain 2, skip the next 2 stitches, DTC] across the row.

Continue repeating these rows (1 SC row, followed by the 4 rows of mesh and stitch patterns) till you reach your desired panel length. Ensure you end with a single crochet row.

Making the Second Panel:

Repeat the above steps to create a second identical panel.

Joining Shoulders and Sides:

Place the two panels right sides together. Using tails or additional yarn, join the shoulders with single crochets or sewing, leaving a gap for the head.
Similarly, join the sides of the sweater, leaving armhole gaps as desired.

Sleeves and Finishing:

Start by joining yarn at the underarm and work rounds of sc to give the sleeve a neat look.
Continue with the pattern (Mesh, TC, HDC, etc.) in rounds, matching the body's pattern or as desired until the sleeve reaches the desired length.
Repeat for the second sleeve.
Weave in all ends neatly, and your Crochet Mesh Sweater is complete!