Stylish Mesh Hexagon Cardigan Crochet Pattern

Crocheting your own mesh hexagon cardigan is a rewarding and stylish project that adds a unique, airy touch to your wardrobe. Using the filet crochet technique, this cardigan features two large hexagonal pieces that come together to create a modern, open weave design.

Crochet Mesh Hexagon Cardigan

Perfect for layering, this project is customizable to fit your preferred length and size, and you can easily adjust the pattern to create a cozy yet breathable piece that’s great for all seasons. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking to try something new, this pattern offers an excellent way to showcase your crochet skills while making a trendy garment.

Materials

Yarn: Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend or similar cotton/polyester blend
Hook: 6.5 mm
Tools: Tape measure, tapestry needle, scissors

Crocheting the Hexagon (Repeat for 2 Halves)

Initial Ring

Make a slip knot and place it on your hook.
Chain 4 (Ch 4).
Slip stitch (Sl st) to the first chain to create a ring.

Round 1 (Establishing Corners)

Ch 5 (counts as DC + Ch 2).
Work DC into the ring.
Ch 1.
Work DC into the ring.
Ch 2 (first corner).
Repeat (DC, Ch 1, DC, Ch 2) five more times.
Close with Ch 1 and Sl st to the 3rd chain of the starting Ch 5.

Round 2 (The Mesh Pattern)

Ch 4 (counts as DC + Ch 1).
Work (DC, Ch 2, DC) into the first Ch 2 space (corner).
Ch 1.
Work DC into the top of the next DC.
Ch 1, skip the Ch 1 space, and work DC into the next DC stitch.
Ch 1.
Work (DC, Ch 2, DC) into the next Ch 2 space (corner).
Repeat the side sequence (Ch 1, DC in next DC, Ch 1, DC in next DC) and corner sequence (Ch 1, [DC, Ch 2, DC] into Ch 2 space) all around.
Close with Ch 1 and Sl st to the 3rd chain of the starting Ch 4.

Subsequent Rounds (Pattern Repeat)

Repeat Round 2, increasing the number of (Ch 1, DC) repeats along the sides in each round.
For the sides: Work DC into the top of the next DC, then Ch 1 and repeat.
For the corners: Work (Ch 1, DC, Ch 2, DC, Ch 1) in every Ch 2 space.
Continue until one half of the hexagon measures slightly less than half of your desired bust measurement.

Assembly and Finishing

Close the Shoulder Seam

Cut yarn and fasten off one of the two hexagon pieces.
Fold the hexagon in half (corner to opposite corner).
Join yarn with a Sl st in the Chain 2 space of one corner.
Ch 3 (counts as first DC).
DC into the corresponding Chain 2 space on the opposite side.
Ch 1.
Work DC into the next DC on the front, then DC into the corresponding DC on the back.
Repeat (Ch 1, DC in front, DC in back) across the top edge.
Finish with Ch 1, then DC into the final Chain 2 corner space on the front and back.
Cut yarn and fasten off.

Extend the Back (Optional)

Join yarn at a Chain 2 corner space on the raw back edge.
Work rows using the mesh pattern (Ch 4 to start, Ch 1, DC across, finishing with Ch 1, DC in the final Ch 2 space).
The creator worked 3 rows.
Cut yarn and fasten off.

Start the Sleeve

Join yarn at the base of the shoulder seam.
Ch 4 (DC + Ch 1).
Work DC into the side/base of the next DC stitch.
Continue the mesh pattern (Ch 1, DC) around the armhole opening.
Close: Ch 1 and Sl st to the 3rd chain of the starting Ch 4.
Continue working rounds until the sleeve is the desired length.

Join Both Halves

Complete the second half of the cardigan (rounds, shoulder seam, back extension, sleeve).
Join the two halves down the center back using the same crochet seam method used for the shoulder.

Extend the Hemline

Join yarn at a front corner Chain 2 space.
Work the mesh pattern (Ch 4 to start, Ch 1, DC) all the way around the entire front and bottom opening.
When working into the sides of the extended back rows, work DC, Ch 1 around each double crochet row.
Continue working rows back and forth across the front and bottom until the cardigan reaches the desired length.

Final Border (Optional)

From the last stitch of the hemline, Ch 1.
Work a single crochet (SC) border all the way up the front opening, around the neck, and down the other side.
Along row ends, work 2 SC around the end of each double crochet row.
Along existing stitches, work SC into each stitch and chain space.
The creator completed two rows of single crochet.
Fasten off, weave in all ends, and steam block the piece to open up the mesh stitch.