Crochet a fashion-forward look with this Crochet Mesh Top that’s simple yet chic. Designed with airy stitches, the Crochet Mesh Top creates a relaxed fit ideal for warm weather. Pair it casually or dress it up, and enjoy a handmade piece you’ll wear often.
Crochet Mesh Top
The pattern is highly versatile—make it as long or short as you like, add sleeves for extra coverage, or keep it sleeveless for a casual beach-ready look. With its simple construction and customizable fit, this top is a great addition to any handmade wardrobe.
Materials
- 4 mm crochet hook (check yarn label for guidance)
- Lightweight summer yarn (any leftover yarn works)
- Stitch markers and scissors
Foundation (Neckline)
- Make a slip knot
- Chain an even number of stitches that fits comfortably over your head (example used 124 chains)
- Join with a slip stitch into the first chain to form a round
Mesh Pattern Rows (Yoke Start)
- Row 1: Chain 5 (counts as 1 tr + 1 ch), skip 1 stitch, 1 tr in next stitch, ch 1, repeat around, join with slip stitch into 4th chain of starting ch-5
- Row 2: Chain 5 (1 tr + 1 ch), skip next ch-1 space, 1 tr in top of next tr, ch 1, repeat around, join into 4th chain of starting ch-5
Increasing Section (Yoke/Shoulders)
- Place stitch markers to divide stitches into 4 equal sections
- First Increase Row: Work mesh pattern to stitch marker, in marker stitch make (1 tr, ch 2, 1 tr), repeat at all four corners
- Subsequent Rows: Work mesh pattern, at each corner ch-2 space make (1 tr, ch 2, 1 tr) with skipped stitches on either side, repeat until yoke reaches mid-chest (about 9 increase rows)
Armhole Creation
- Work mesh to first ch-2 corner space, make 1 tr
- Chain the number needed for armhole depth (example 20)
- Skip shoulder section and connect with 1 tr into next ch-2 space
- Work mesh across back, repeat chain for second armhole, connect into fourth ch-2 space
- Continue mesh pattern to finish row and join
Body Section
- Continue mesh pattern in the round with no increases
- Work mesh directly into armhole chains
- Continue rows until reaching desired length (example 12 rows after armhole separation for a total of 24 rows)
Sleeves (Optional)
- Attach yarn at underarm chain and chain 5 to start
- Mark corner points where armhole chain meets body
- Work mesh pattern around sleeve, using treble two together (tr2tog) at each corner to decrease
- Repeat decrease row as needed, then continue mesh pattern without decreases until sleeve reaches desired length
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