Making your own crochet mesh top is a delightful and straightforward project. This guide leads you through making a breezy, stylish piece perfect for warm weather. With basic crochet stitches, you can construct a mesh top that looks effortlessly chic.
Crochet Mesh Top
Materials:
- Yarn (The type and color of your choice)
- Crochet Hook (4 mm recommended, but adjust according to your yarn and desired gauge)
- Stitch Marker
- Yarn Needle for sewing and weaving in ends
Pattern Overview
Starting Chain:
- Make a slip knot and chain until you reach your chest measurement. Ensure the total number of chains is a multiple of 8. To make the top baggier, consider adding extra chains for an oversized fit.
- Example: 128 chains were made for a baggy fit.
Round 1:
- Skip 5 chain spaces (chs) and double crochet (dc) into the 6th chain.
- The skipped chains count as a chain one space, a double crochet, and another chain one space.
Pattern Repeat:
- Chain 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in the next ch. Repeat this sequence across the round. Mark the first stitch with a stitch marker for guidance.
Subsequent Rounds:
- Begin each new round by making chain 3.
- Skip 3 chain spaces, then 1 dc, chain 1, skip 1 chain space, 1 dc. Repeat this set across the round.
Second Round & Beyond:
- Turn your work. Start with an alternative turning chain (1 single crochet and another single crochet in the second loop of the preceding single crochet).
- Follow the established pattern: Chain 1, skip the chain-1 space from the previous round, dc in the next chain-1 space, 1 dc in each chain-1 space across.
- Repeat this pattern for each round until you reach the desired length of your top.
Finishing Rows (Borders):
- After reaching the desired length, turn your work to start the border.
- Use an alternative turning chain as your first double crochet.
- Work 1 dc into each chain space around the perimeter of your work. This includes working a dc in each of the 3-chain spaces.
Sleeves:
- Start by attaching yarn with a slip knot at the underarm.
- Chain 4 (counts as the first dc and chain-1 space), skip to the next dc space, 1 dc. Repeat around the armhole.
- For the second round of the sleeve, maintain the same pattern of dc and chain-1, creating a mesh effect consistent with the body of the top. Continue until you reach the desired sleeve length.
Final Border:
- Add a double crochet border to both sleeves to match the body’s finishing border.
Assembly:
- If you’re making this as a two-panel piece (front and back), after completing both, lay them right sides together.
- Sew the shoulder seams and sides, leaving space for armholes.
- For a fitted look around the waist or hips, consider slip stitching the sides together lower down or adding a ribbed border.
Blocking:
- Finally, block your project to give it a professional, finished look, and to help set the shape of your new mesh top.
Additional Notes
- Adjustments for size or yarn type might require changes in hook size or chain count.
- Always count your stitches, especially in the foundation chain, to ensure your work remains even.
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