If you're looking for a lightweight and stylish layering piece, this crochet mesh shirt pattern is the perfect project. Designed using airy mohair yarn and an open mesh stitch, this top creates a breezy, elegant silhouette that's ideal for warm weather or as a transitional layering piece.
Crochet Flowy Mesh Shirt
The construction is modular—panels are created separately, making it easy to adjust for your perfect fit. You can personalize it with different colors, sleeve lengths, or even add buttons for a cardigan look. Whether worn over a tank top, bralette, or swimsuit, this mesh shirt will become a go-to in your handmade wardrobe.
Materials
- Mohair yarn
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Needle
- Stitch marker (optional)
Panels to Create
- Two front panels
- Two sleeves
- One back panel
Front Panel Instructions
- Chain 40 stitches (adjust for size)
- Chain 6 more, double crochet into the 40th chain
- Repeat: chain 3, skip 3 spaces, double crochet into the 4th space until the end
- Chain 6 and turn for subsequent rows
- Double crochet into each previous double crochet, chaining 3 in between
- End each row with chain 3, count 3, single crochet into the 4th stitch
- Work 22–23 rows or until reaching the bust line
Decreasing for Bust
- On Row 23:
- Chain 6 and turn
- Work mesh stitch until 3 spaces remain
- Chain 3, do a double crochet (don’t finish), yarn over, go into next space, pull through two, then yarn over and pull through all
Next Row:
- Chain 4 and turn
- Skip first space, double crochet into the next
Decrease again:
- Chain 6 and turn
- Work mesh stitch until 2 double crochet spaces remain
- Chain 3, do a partial double crochet in first, repeat in second, yarn over and pull through all
Next Row:
- Chain 4 and turn
- Skip first space, double crochet into the next
Top Section (No Decreases)
- Continue mesh stitch normally for about 4 more rows
- Total of 30 rows for each front panel
Sleeve Instructions
- Chain 50 stitches (adjust for wrist size)
- Add 9 more chains, double crochet into the 50th chain
- Repeat: chain 3, skip 3 spaces, double crochet in the 4th space
- Chain 6 after last stitch and turn
- Continue mesh stitch pattern with 3 chains between each double crochet
- Work 30–35 rows (no increases or decreases)
Back Panel Instructions
- Chain 70 stitches (adjust for width)
- Repeat mesh stitch pattern (same as sleeves)
- No increases or decreases
Edging (Optional)
- Attach yarn to edge, chain 3
- In corner space: work 5 half double crochets
- In double crochet spaces: one half double crochet
- In mesh spaces: 3 half double crochets
- Continue around edges
- At corners, place 6 half double crochets
Assembling the Panels
- Lay back panel flat, place front panel on top
- Slip stitch from corner down on the wrong side to join
- Repeat for other front panel
- Fold sleeve in half, mark the center
- Match center of sleeve to shoulder seam
- Slip stitch from center outward on each side to attach sleeve
- Repeat for both sleeves
- Close side seams and sleeves by slip stitching down from body to wrist
Adding the Collar
- From front panel, count 4 mesh rows up, find chain space, and mark
- Repeat on opposite side
- Attach yarn to one stitch marker, chain 1 (optional)
- Work half double crochets around neckline to the other marker
- Turn, chain 1, and work back
- Repeat for 8 rows
- To edge collar, chain 1 from last row, work half double crochets down the side
- Cut yarn when reaching the base
- Repeat on the opposite side
Finishing Touches
- Add buttons to the front for extra detail (optional)
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