This Crochet Mesh Shirt piece isn't just a garment; it’s a statement, intricately woven with playful sophistication and style. Use the delicate threads caressing your skin, creating a stunning mosaic of patterns that's both light and daring. It’s like wearing a cool breeze, perfect for any setting, be it a sophisticated evening or a laid-back day out.
Crochet Mesh Shirt
Pair it up for an elegant event or dress it down for a casual affair, the Crochet Mesh Shirt proves that classic craftsmanship never goes out of style. It promises not just to be a part of your wardrobe but to become the standout piece, offering a unique fusion of comfort, elegance, and breathability for every occasion.
Celebrate the art of fashion and give your style a fresh, exciting twist. With the Crochet Mesh Shirt, you’re not just wearing a piece of clothing, you're making a bold statement of individuality and grace.
Materials Needed:
- Hook: 4.0 mm
- Yarn: 2 balls of yarn to be paired together
- Others: Measuring tape, scissors, yarn needles, stitch markers
Front Panel (Make 2):
Start:
- Chain 50 (for a size small to medium; 10.5 inches).
Row 1:
- Skip one chain, single crochet into the second chain and each chain across.
For Row 2:
- Chain 4, turn. Skip one stitch, then [double crochet into the next stitch, chain 1, skip a stitch]. Repeat brackets across the row.
Rows 3-45:
- Repeat the pattern from Row 2.
Decrease for shaping (one side only):
- Chain 2, turn. Work a double crochet into the next stitch (not the very first stitch) for the first decrease.
- Continue with [1 double crochet, chain 1].
- Repeat decrease pattern at the beginning of each row until you have 7 decrease rows total.
Finish Off:
- Chain 1 and cut your yarn.
Button Placket:
Attach Yarn:
- At the bottom of one front panel.
Row 1:
- Work single crochets up the side, making 2 single crochets in each space between posts until you reach the decrease section.
Rows 2-5:
- Chain 1, turn. Continue working single crochets. You will have a total of 5 rows of single crochets on the side.
Buttonholes (on one panel only):
- After 3 rows of single crochet, work up to where you want the first buttonhole.
First Buttonhole:
- [Work 14 single crochets, chain 2 (skip 2 stitches), single crochet into the next stitch].
Remaining Buttonholes:
- Repeat the pattern for the first buttonhole as needed, ensuring equal spacing between buttonholes.
- Finish the row after the last buttonhole as per single crochet instructions.
Back Panel:
Start:
- Chain 100 (21 inches in total length).
Row 1:
- Skip one stitch, single crochet in each chain across.
Row 2:
- Chain 4, turn. Follow the same pattern as the front panel Row 2.
Continue:
- Repeat until you have 52 rows in total.
Joining Panels:
- Lay the front panels on top of the back panel.
- Sew the shoulder sections together from the neckline toward the shoulders.
Collar:
- Work single crochets across the neckline, starting by attaching your yarn and chaining 1.
- Work 13 rows of single crochet around the neck opening for the collar.
Sleeves (Make 2):
Start:
- Chain 75.
- Skip 4 chains from the hook, and work a double crochet into the fifth chain.
- Follow a [double crochet, chain 1, skip a stitch, double crochet] pattern for 14 rows. The sleeve width is 15 inches, and length is 8 inches.
- Attach sleeves to the body, ensuring alignment and symmetry.
Finishing:
- Sew up the side seams and underarms in one continuous line, making sure rights sides are together and matching stitches.
- Add buttons corresponding to the buttonholes on the opposite front panel.
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