This stylish summer mesh blouse is the perfect lightweight project to keep you cool and fashionable during the warmer months. Crocheted from the top down, this breathable and versatile top uses a repeating mesh pattern and treble crochet stitches, making it ideal for beginners and experienced crafters alike.
Crochet Summer Mesh Top
The pattern is fully customizable in length and width, allowing you to tailor it to your size and preferences. Using only two skeins of mercerized cotton yarn, this blouse offers a flattering drape and minimal bulk—perfect for layering over tanks, bralettes, or swimsuits.
Materials
- Nako Planta Mercerized yarn (color #210, 100g/225m) – 2 skeins
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Getting Started & Initial Chain
- Make 119 chains (for small/medium size; adjust for other sizes).
- Ensure the chain is loose enough to slip over the head.
- Join the last chain to the first with a slip stitch to form a loop.
First Row of Mesh (Cages)
- Chain 5 (3 to rise + 2 for mesh space).
- Skip 1 stitch, treble crochet (tr) into the next.
- Chain 2, skip 1 stitch, tr into the next — repeat around.
- You should have 60 mesh cages.
- Chain 2 and slip stitch into the 3rd chain of the starting chain-5 to close.
Dividing the Yoke and Increasing
- Divide 60 mesh cages: 12 for each shoulder, 18 for front and back.
- Chain 5 to start next row.
- Mesh cages continue as in Row 1 until reaching increase points.
- At each increase corner, create a fan: 2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr in the same space.
Continue in pattern:
- 11 cages (shoulder), fan
- 17 cages (front/back), fan
- Repeat for remaining sections
Close round with ch 2 and slip stitch in 3rd chain.
Continuing Increases in Subsequent Rows
- Chain 5 to begin each row.
- Create mesh cages up to each fan increase point.
- In each fan’s ch-3 space, crochet: 2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr.
- Continue until you have 13 rows or until the desired yoke depth is achieved.
Joining for the Body (No More Increases)
- Stop increasing after 13 rows.
- Fold work to align shoulder increases.
- Continue crocheting mesh cages in the round.
- At armholes, skip the fan section and join with ch 2 and tr into the next side.
- Repeat on both sides for seamless armholes.
Crocheting the Body
- Continue working mesh cages in rounds with no increases.
- Over armhole joins, make mesh cage in ch-2 space.
- Work until desired length is reached (e.g., 43 cm).
Finishing
- End final round with slip stitch.
- Cut yarn and weave in ends.
- The project should use almost two skeins with a bit left over.
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