Oversized Crochet Diamond Mesh Top

This oversized diamond mesh crochet top pattern is perfect for summer weather. Whether you plan on spending the day at the beach or in the backyard, the crochet mesh stitch makes this an excellent choice. It is lightweight and airy, and provides an extra layer without adding warmth.

While oversized, the crochet top pattern can easily be customized for a closer-fitting garment. A stitch multiple for the starting chains is provided, making it a breeze to make adjustments.

Crochet Mesh Top Pattern Information

This easy crochet mesh top pattern is worked from the bottom up by making two rectangles, which are then seamed together to create a breezy top for the summer weather.

If you like the style of piecing two rectangles, you might also enjoy this Crochet Summer Top featuring a shell and v-stitch pattern, or the Eyelet Rows Sleeveless Top. Both tops are close-fitting, but they can easily be customized to an oversized fit as well.

Skill Level: Easy

Materials

Yarn: Cascade Yarns – Ultra Pima (Fine, #2; 100% Pima Cotton; 1.75oz/50g; 136.7yds/125m) 5, [5, 5, 6, 6] balls.
Crochet Hook: E 3.50mm
Other: Measuring Tape, Scissors, Stitch Markers, Yarn Needle

Measurements

• Gauge: 19 sts and 9 rows = 4″
• Finished Sizes: XS, (S, M, L, XL)
• To Fit Bust Sizes: 28″, (32″, 36″, 40″, 44″)
• Finished Width Measurements: 25.5″, (27″, 29″, 31″, 33″)
• Finished Length Measurements: 21.7″, (21.7″, 22.5″, 22.5″, 23.5″)

Abbreviations

• Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
• Dc = Double Crochet
• FO = Fasten Off
• Rep = Repeat
• Sc = Single Crochet
• Sk = Skip
• Sp/Sps = Space/Spaces
• St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches

Notes

• The small size is shown on a 33″ bust.
• Pattern is given for XS. Changes for sizes S, M, L, and XL are given in parentheses.
• This garment is designed with 22″ of ease.
• The garment is worked in two pieces from the bottom up; front and back. Each piece is worked identically.
• Increase/Decrease the width as desired in any multiple of 4 + 2 for the starting chains. As for length, do more or fewer repeats of Rows 3 and 4.
• Adjust shoulder and side seams for a custom fit for the neck and shoulders.
• Block both pieces to dimensions before seaming.
• Sew seams with the mattress stitch.
• Gauge and measurements are given after blocking.

Crochet Mesh Top Pattern Instructions

Make 2.

Leaving a 40″ tail for sewing side seams, loosely ch 122, (130, 138, 150, 158), or any multiple of 4 + 2.

Row 1: Working into back bumps, sc in 2nd ch from hook into each ch across. Turn. [121, (129, 137, 149, 157) sts]

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 5, sk next 3 sc, sc in next sc; rep from * across. Turn. [30, (32, 34, 37, 39) ch-5 sps]

Row 3: Ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch-2 sp), sc in first ch-5 sp, *ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp; rep from * across; ch 2, dc in last sc. Turn. [2 ch-2 sps and [29, (31, 33, 36, 38) ch-5 sps]

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first dc, *ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp; rep from * across; ch 5, sc in last dc (3rd of the 5 chs). Turn. [30, (32, 34, 37, 39) ch-5 sps]

Rows 5-46, (46, 48, 48, 50): Rep Rows 3 and 4.

Row 47, (47, 49, 49, 51): Rep Row 3. [2 ch-2 sps and [29, (31, 33, 36, 38) ch-5 sps]

Row 48, (48, 50, 50, 52): Ch 1, sc in first dc, *ch 3, sc in next ch-5 sp; rep from * across; ch 3, sc in last dc (3rd of the 5 chs). Turn. [30, (32, 34, 37, 39) ch-3 sps]

Row 49, (49, 51, 51, 53): Ch 1, sc in first st and into each st and ch across. FO, leaving a 40″ tail for sewing the shoulder seams. [121, (129, 137, 149, 157) sts]

Blocking

Block both pieces to measurements in the schematic. To block, simply wet the pieces and lay them flat to dry.

Shoulder Seams

Sew shoulder seams 7, (7.5, 8, 8.75, 9.5)” on each side, leaving an 11, (12, 13, 13.5, 14)” opening for the neck.

Side Seams

Starting at the bottom with the tail end, sew seams along the sides, leaving a 9.5, (10, 10.5, 11, 11.5)” opening for the armhole.

Optional Edging for Armhole Openings

With a standing single crochet, join yarn to the bottom of the armhole seam and single crochet evenly around; join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. FO.