In this crochet tutorial, we dive into the charming world of creating a Riley mesh sweater, a cozy yet breathable garment perfect for layering. Emphasizing simplicity and style, this guide is tailored for crocheters at an intermediate level, eager to tackle a project with a bit of challenge and lots of rewards.
Crochet Riley Mesh Sweater Tutorial
The tutorial walks you through selecting the right yarns, measuring for a custom fit, and mastering the mesh stitch pattern that gives this sweater its distinctive look. Alongside step-by-step instructions, we'll offer tips for ensuring your sweater turns out just as envisioned.
Whether you're looking to expand your crochet skills or create a versatile addition to your wardrobe, this Riley mesh sweater tutorial promises an enjoyable and fulfilling crafting experience.
Materials:
- Size 2 sport weight yarn (Ice Yarns Angora Active in pink, camel, and cream)
- Size 3 DK weight yarn (100% cotton from P Craft)
- 5.5 mm crochet hook
- 3.5 mm crochet hook (optional)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Measuring tape
Measurements:
A. Width of the front and back panel at the shoulders.
B. Length from the upper part of your collar bone to the desired sweater length.
C. Distance from upper part of the collar bone to your shoulder.
D. Arm circumference (divide it by two and add an inch for oversized sleeves).
Pattern Instructions:
Step 1: Make a slip knot and chain an odd number that matches your measurement A, done loosely.
Row 1: Add five more chains to your foundation chain. The first four chains count as a treble crochet and the fifth as a chain space. Starting from the 8th chain from your hook, do the following:
- Yarn over twice, skip a chain, treble crochet into the next chain.
- Chain one, skip a chain, treble crochet into the following chain.
- Repeat this pattern until the end of the foundation chain.
Row 2: Chain three (counts as a double crochet), turn your work, and do the following:
Skip the first stitch.
- Double crochet into every chain space and every stitch across the row until you reach the last stitch.
- Work a double crochet into the turning chain of the previous row.
For Row 3: Create a half-double crochet mesh pattern.
- Chain three (counts as a half-double crochet and one chain space).
- Skip the first stitch and work a half-double crochet into the next stitch.
- Chain one, skip a stitch, and half-double crochet into the following stitch.
- Repeat this pattern across the row.
Row 4: Chain one, turn, and do a row of single crochets across, placing one single crochet in each stitch and chain space from the previous row.
Row 5: Repeat row 1's pattern with treble crochet mesh stitches.
For Row 6:
Chain one and turn. Make a row of single crochets across, mirroring the instructions from row 4.
Row 7: Create a double crochet mesh pattern similar to row 3, substituting double crochets for half-double crochets.
Row 8: Repeat the pattern from row 4 but with treble crochets instead of half-double crochets.
For Row 9: Chain one, turn, and make a single crochet mesh pattern across the row.
- Single crochet into the first stitch.
- Chain one, skip a stitch, single crochet into the next.
- Repeat this pattern across the row.
Row 10:
Chain two and turn. Make a row of half-double crochets by doing the following:
- Skip the first stitch.
- Work half-double crochets into each stitch and chain space across.
Repeat rows 1 through 10 to create the body panel, ending with a non-mesh row.
To create the shoulder parts, mark where you want the neckline to be and use half-double crochets to work back and forth across this shorter row until you obtain the correct width for the shoulder. Then, join the front and back panels at the shoulders with single crochets.
For the sides, measure down from the shoulder for the sleeve opening, and use single crochets to seam from the bottom edge up to the marker on both sides.
For the sleeves, work single crochet around the armhole and follow by creating a mesh pattern similar to the body, consisting of alternate rounds of half-double crochet mesh and treble crochet mesh until desired sleeve length is reached, finishing with a round of single crochet.
Repeat all steps for the back panel and the other sleeve. Weave in any loose ends, and your Riley mesh sweater is complete!
Make sure to adjust your stitching, gauge, or hook size if necessary to match the desired sizing depending on tension, yarn, and personal fitting preferences.
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