Crochet Sleek And Stylish Summer Mesh Top

Get ready to slay this summer with the Crochet Sleek And Stylish Summer Mesh Top! This trendy piece is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your warm-weather wardrobe. The intricate crochet design and breathable mesh fabric make it ideal for staying cool and looking fabulous on those hot summer days. Pair it with your favorite shorts or denim and you're all set for a chic and comfortable summer look. Don't forget to accessorize with some fun jewelry and a cute hat for the ultimate beach-ready ensemble!

Supplies:

Yarn:

For the brown top: 2 balls of KC Cotton (160g) – Size Medium

For the purple top: Less than one ball of Loops and Threads Wool (very soft)

Crochet Hooks:

4.5 mm for the brown top

4 mm for the purple top

Scissors

Yarn Needle

Measurements:

Chest Circumference:

Measure around the chest and subtract 2 inches for a tighter fit (recommendation)

Example: Chest measurement is 38 inches, 38 – 2 = 36 inches, divide by 2 (Since it’s worked in two panels), W = 18 inches

Pit to Pit: 12 inches

Length: 19 inches (can vary depending on your preference)

Main Body Length: (Length from underarm to the end of the top) – 10 inches

Neck Hole Depth: 2.5 inches (can vary between 2 to 4 inches)

Shoulder Width: 4 inches

Pattern:

Front Panel:

Foundation Row:

Create a foundation single crochet of length W (e.g., 18 inches)

Ensure the number of stitches in this row is a multiple of 3 plus 2 (e.g., 74 stitches total)

Row 0:

Foundation single crochet of length W and multiple of 3 + 2 for later steps

Example: 74 stitches

Row 1:

Chain 2, turn, double crochet into the first stitch

Alternate pattern:

3 double crochet, chain 3, skip 3 stitches, repeat until the row ends

End with a double crochet in the last stitch

Row 2 onward:

Chain 2, turn

First stitch: double crochet

Continue the pattern where:

Double crochets fall on previous row chain spaces

Chains fall on previous row double crochets

Continue until the main body height (M) is reached (e.g., 20 rows for M = 10 inches)

Armhole Shaping:

Place stitch markers such that P stitches (distance) is centered and there are blocks of 3 stitches between.

Example: 51 stitches divided into blocks of 3 stitches (17 squares total)

Skip stitches till the stitch marker:

Chain 2 at the starting point and attach yarn

Start crocheting the mesh pattern from the stitch marker

Continue the mesh pattern until your height minus collar length is reached.

Collar / Neckline:

Creating Shoulder Flaps:

Work number of spaces and rows specified for the shoulder flap

Example: work 5 rows for shoulder

Neckline Shaping:

Only consider half the width for back panel collar depth (e.g., consider 3 spaces for this part)

Back Panel:

Follow similar steps as Front Panel.

Initiate by starting with chain spaces initially instead of double crochets to align with front panel

Work back neckline with collar depth much lesser than front

Seaming:

Align front and back panels ensuring the mesh patterns match up.

Single crochet to seam along:

Sides of the top

Top shoulder seams

Final Touches:

Single crochet around armholes and neckline for a finished look.

Consider using a smaller hook size for tighter finish around sleeves and neckline.

Weave ends as you crochet to minimize final weaving.

Finished Product:

Your check mesh top is completed.