An open mesh top is light, airy and easy to wear over a swimsuit or a plain tank. The stitch is made from double crochet and chain spaces, so it works up fast. Here are 3 free patterns, each with a video tutorial.
Before you start: Measure your bust and check the finished measurements in the pattern. A mesh top is meant to fit close or loose depending on the design, so check the ease before you start. Make a small swatch first.
3 Free Crochet Mesh Top Patterns
1. Peek-A-Boo V-Neck Mesh Top
Designer: MJ’s Off The Hook Designs · Easy · Sport weight yarn · US G/6 (4 mm) and G+/7 (4.5 mm) hooks · Sizes XS to 5X · Worked flat, bottom up
Why it works: The top is worked in one piece with only a little seaming at the sides and sleeves. The V-neck is the peek-a-boo part. The pattern uses the same open stitch as the designer’s Peek-A-Boo cardigan, so if you have made that, you already know the stitch.
2. Sassy Mesh Summer Top in Any Size
Designer: Jenny and Teddy · Beginner-friendly · 4.0 mm hook · Free pattern with an ad-free PDF on the designer’s Etsy shop
Why it works: The stitch is a fishnet made from double crochet and chain. The top is built from a rectangle for the back, then a front with a V-neck, then short sleeves. The designer says you can make it bigger or smaller by adding chains to the foundation, based on your bust measurement.
→ The designer’s example uses about 500 yards of medium-weight cotton yarn for small to medium sizes (bust 30-34 in). Check your own yardage before you buy.
3. Textured Mesh Tank Top (Terrazzo)
Designer: For The Frills · Easy+ · Round neck, thick straps, ribbed hem · Free pattern and video
Why it works: A simple tank with a one-row repeat for most of the body. The length can be changed, and the pattern gives the extra yarn needed for each extra inch. The designer provided the yarn for this pattern, and the disclosure is on the pattern page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a mesh top good for beginners?
Yes, if you can make double crochet and chain stitches. The open stitch looks harder than it is. The videos show the repeat, so watch the start of each video before you begin.
What yarn is best for a mesh top?
Cotton or a cotton blend keeps its shape and breathes well. The Peek-A-Boo top uses a sport weight yarn, and the Sassy top uses a medium-weight cotton. Check the yarn list in the pattern before you buy.
Are these patterns free?
Yes. The 3 patterns in this article are free on their designers’ blogs or YouTube. Some designers also sell an ad-free PDF. You do not need to buy it to make the top.
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