The Carmine Mesh Top
Things have been warming up just a little bit here in my part of the world (read: time for some crochet tank top patterns!). There are gorgeous little spring flowers dusting the ground and a thousand bird songs as my sound-track to spring. Thank goodness, they’re a welcome distraction from a little bit of cabin fever! I hope you’re all keeping safe and sane during your time at home. mesh crochet top
I’m dreaming of warm breezes and watching the kids play in the yard while I dream up my next project. And in these dreams, I’ll be wearing this new mesh crochet tank top and sipping a cold lemonade under the shade of my back-yard maglonia tree. Sigh…
I absolutely love the honeycomb look of this stitch using a half double crochet instead of a double crochet which I thought would make it too open. The yarn I chose for this crochet tank top (Loops & Threads Snuggly Stripes Wool in Tarragon, a #1 super fine) is a colorway which I think adds a lot of interest to an otherwise simple mesh.
This is a very easy crochet mesh top, an easy repetitive stitch combo that works up quickly. In addition, it’s made as just one piece and seamed down the side, so it really is simplicity at its best.
To see more of my free patterns for tops, check out the Mana Halter Top, the Mariposa Summer Sweater or the Granny Square Tank Top.
LET’S GET MAKING! Scroll down for the free pattern below OR you can get the Ad-Free, printable version from my Etsy store HERE
| SUPPLY LIST |
| 3.5 mm hook Any Category 1 super fine yarn (Yarn Used: Loops & Threads Snuggly Stripes Wool in Tarragon) Approx yardage: S: 550y/500m M: 600y/550m L: 650y/595m XL: 700y/640m XXL: 800y/730m Scissors Tapestry needle |
| STITCHES / ABBREVIATIONS |
| YO – yarn over CH – chain CH SP – chain space ST – stitch SC – single crochet SK ST – skip stitch HDC – half double crochet |
| SIZES |
| Pattern is for sizes Small, Medium, Large, XL & 2XL |
| FINISHED MEASUREMENTS |
| This mesh top has a tremendous amount of stretch to is, so the following measurements are given for the width of the resting garment and each has up to 8” of stretch/give to the bust and hip areas S: 12” width (24” circumference), 19” length M: 14” width (28” circumference), 20” length L: 16” width (32” circumference), 20” length XL: 18” width (36” circumference), 21” length 2XL: 20” width (40” circumference), 21” length |
| GAUGE |
| Approx 14.5 rows x 24 stitches = 4” x 4” |
| DIFFICULTY LEVEL |
| Beginner |
| PATTERN AND SIZING NOTES |
| – The stitch count is given in parentheses ( ) at the end of each row – This top is meant to be a slim fit and, due to the stretchiness of the mesh, has a lot of give to it, up to 8” from the resting measurements – This project is made in just 1 piece and seamed down the two sides – All sizes are separated in this pattern except for the assembly instructions which applies to all sizes *** The CH’s at the beginning of rows count as a stitch for the entirety of the project Below is a chart to indicate the stitch pattern, where the HDC with the hook indicates that the stitches go *around* the CH3’s and not in to them |
| INSTRUCTIONS |
| SIZE SMALL – CROCHET TANK TOP: Ch 86 + 2 & turn (Reminder: CH’s at the beginnings of rows count as a stitch, so our total ST count for this size is 87) Row 1: HDCin 3rd ST from hook and in each st across the row, CH 2 & turn (87) Rows 2 to 4: Skip the 1st ST in the row (CH counts as a ST),HDC in each ST across the row, CH 2 & turn (87) Row 5: Skip the 1st ST, HDC x 2, [CH 3 & SK ST x 3, HDC x 3] and repeat [ to ] to the end of the row and ending on HDC x 3, CH 4 & turn (87) Row 6: HDC x 3 in to that first CH SP, [CH 3 & SK ST x 3, HDC x 3 in the CH SP] and repeat [ to ] to the end of the row ending on a CH 2 (instead of a CH 3) and HDC your last ST in to the top of the CH 2 from the row below, CH 2 & turn (87) Rows 7 to 68: Repeat rows 5 & 6 until you reach row 68, CH 2 & turn (87) Row 69 (neck hole row): Skip the 1st ST, HDC x 2, [CH 3 & SK ST x 3, HDC x 3 in the CH SP] and repeat to ST 21, then CH 45 and SK 45 ST, then HDC x 3 in the CH space and repeat [ to ] to the end of the row and ending on a HDC x 3, CH 4 & turn (87) Row 70: HDC x 3 in to that first CH SP, [CH 3 & SK ST x 3, HDC x 3 in the CH SP] and repeat [ to ] to the end of the row ending on a CH 2 (instead of a CH 3) and HDC your last ST in to the top of the CH 2 from the row below, CH 2 & turn (87) Row 71 to 132: Repeat rows 5 & 6 until you reach row 132, CH 2 & turn (87) Rows 133 to 136: Skip the 1st ST in the row (CH counts as a ST),HDC in each ST across the row, CH 2 & turn, except at the end of row 136 do no CH 2, just YO and pull through (87) Tie off and weave in your ends. SIZE MEDIUM – CROCHET TANK TOP: Ch 98 + 2 & turn (Reminder: CH’s at the beginnings of rows count as a stitch, so our total ST count for this size is 99) Row 1: HDCin 3rd ST from hook and in each st across the row, CH 2 & turn (99) Rows 2 to 4: – Skip the 1st ST in the row (CH counts as a ST),HDC in each ST across the row, CH 2 & turn (99) Row 5: Skip the 1st ST, HDC x 2, [CH 3 & SK ST x 3, HDC x 3] and repeat [ to ] to the end of the row and ending on HDC x 3, CH 4 & turn (99) Row 6: HDC x 3 in to that first CH SP, [CH 3 & SK ST x 3, HDC x 3 in the CH SP] and repeat [ to ] to the end of the row ending on a CH 2 (instead of a CH 3) and HDC your last ST in to the top of the CH 2 from the row below, CH 2 & turn (99) Rows 7 to 70: Repeat rows 5 & 6 until you reach row 70, CH 2 & turn (99) Row 71 (neck hole row): Skip the 1st ST, HDC x 2, [CH 3 & SK ST x 3, HDC x 3 in the CH SP] and repeat to ST 21, then CH 57 and SK 57 ST, then HDC x 3 in the CH space and repeat [ to ] to the end of the row and ending on a HDC x 3, CH 4 & turn (99) Row 72: HDC x 3 in to that first CH SP, [CH 3 & SK ST x 3, HDC x 3 in the CH SP] and repeat [ to ] to the end of the row ending on a CH 2 (instead of a CH 3) and HDC your last ST in to the top of the CH 2 from the row below, CH 2 & turn (99) Row 73 to 136: Repeat rows 5 & 6 until you reach row 136, CH 2 & turn (99) Rows 137 to 140: Skip the 1st ST in the row (CH counts as a ST),HDC in each ST across the row, CH 2 & turn, except at the end of row 140 do no CH 2, just YO and pull through (99) Tie off and weave in your ends. SIZE LARGE – CROCHET TANK TOP: Ch 110 + 2 & turn (Reminder: CH’s at the beginnings of rows count as a stitch, so our total ST count for this size is 111) Row 1: HDC in 3rd ST from hook and in each st across the row, CH 2 & turn (111) Rows 2 to 4: Skip the 1st ST in the row (CH counts as a ST),HDC in each ST across the row, CH 2 & turn (111) Row 5: Skip the 1st ST, HDC x 2, [CH 3 & SK ST x 3, HDC x 3] and repeat [ to ] to the end of the row and ending on HDC x 3, CH 4 & turn (111) Row 6: HDC x 3 in to that first CH SP, [CH 3 & SK ST x 3, HDC x 3 in the CH SP] and repeat [ to ] to the end of the row ending on a CH 2 (instead of a CH 3) and HDC your last ST in to the top of the CH 2 from the row below, CH 2 & turn (111) Rows 7 to 70: Repeat rows 5 & 6 until you reach row 70, CH 2 & turn (111) Row 71 (neck hole row): Skip the 1st ST, HDC x 2, [CH 3 & SK ST x 3, HDC x 3 in the CH SP] and repeat to ST 21, then CH 69 and SK 69 ST, then HDC x 3 in the CH space and repeat [ to ] to the end of the row and ending on a HDC x 3, CH 4 & turn (111) Row 72: HDC x 3 in to that first CH SP, [CH 3 & SK ST x 3, HDC x 3 in the CH SP] and repeat [ to ] to the end of the row ending on a CH 2 (instead of a CH 3) and HDC your last ST in to the top of the CH 2 from the row below, CH 2 & turn (111) Row 73 to 136: Repeat rows 5 & 6 until you reach row 136, CH 2 & turn (111) Rows 137 to 140: Skip the 1st ST in the row (CH counts as a ST),HDC in each ST across the row, CH 2 & turn, except at the end of row 140 do no CH 2, just YO and pull through (111) Tie off and weave in your ends. SIZE XL – CROCHET TANK TOP: Ch 122 + 2 & turn (Reminder: CH’s at the beginnings of rows count as a stitch, so our total ST count for this size is 123) Row 1: HDCin 3rd ST from hook and in each st across the row, CH 2 & turn (123) Rows 2 to 4: Skip the 1st ST in the row (CH counts as a ST),HDC in each ST across the row, CH 2 & turn (123) Row 5: Skip the 1st ST, HDC x 2, [CH 3 & SK ST x 3, HDC x 3] and repeat [ to ] to the end of the row and ending on HDC x 3, CH 4 & turn (123) Row 6: HDC x 3 in to that first CH SP, [CH 3 & SK ST x 3, HDC x 3 in the CH SP] and repeat [ to ] to the end of the row ending on a CH 2 (instead of a CH 3) and HDC your last ST in to the top of the CH 2 from the row below, CH 2 & turn (123) Rows 7 to 74: Repeat rows 5 & 6 until you reach row 74, CH 2 & turn (123) Row 75 (neck hole row): Skip the 1st ST, HDC x 2, [CH 3 & SK ST x 3, HDC x 3 in the CH SP] and repeat to ST 21, then CH 81 and SK 81 ST, then HDC x 3 in the CH space and repeat [ to ] to the end of the row and ending on a HDC x 3, CH 4 & turn (123) Row 76: HDC x 3 in to that first CH SP, [CH 3 & SK ST x 3, HDC x 3 in the CH SP] and repeat [ to ] to the end of the row ending on a CH 2 (instead of a CH 3) and HDC your last ST in to the top of the CH 2 from the row below, CH 2 & turn (123) Row 77 to 144: Repeat rows 5 & 6 until you reach row 136, CH 2 & turn (123) Rows 145 to 148: Skip the 1st ST in the row (CH counts as a ST),HDC in each ST across the row, CH 2 & turn, except at the end of row 148 do no CH 2, just YO and pull through (123) Tie off and weave in your ends. SIZE 2XL – CROCHET TANK TOP: Ch 134 + 2 & turn (Reminder: CH’s at the beginnings of rows count as a stitch, so our total ST count for this size is 135) Row 1: HDCin 3rd ST from hook and in each st across the row, CH 2 & turn (135) Rows 2 to 4: Skip the 1st ST in the row (CH counts as a ST),HDC in each ST across the row, CH 2 & turn (135) Row 5: Skip the 1st ST, HDC x 2, [CH 3 & SK ST x 3, HDC x 3] and repeat [ to ] to the end of the row and ending on HDC x 3, CH 4 & turn (135) Row 6: HDC x 3 in to that first CH SP, [CH 3 & SK ST x 3, HDC x 3 in the CH SP] and repeat [ to ] to the end of the row ending on a CH 2 (instead of a CH 3) and HDC your last ST in to the top of the CH 2 from the row below, CH 2 & turn (135) Rows 7 to 74: Repeat rows 5 & 6 until you reach row 74, CH 2 & turn (135) Row 75 (neck hole row): Skip the 1st ST, HDC x 2, [CH 3 & SK ST x 3, HDC x 3 in the CH SP] and repeat to ST 21, then CH 81 and SK 81 ST, then HDC x 3 in the CH space and repeat [ to ] to the end of the row and ending on a HDC x 3, CH 4 & turn (135) Row 76: HDC x 3 in to that first CH SP, [CH 3 & SK ST x 3, HDC x 3 in the CH SP] and repeat [ to ] to the end of the row ending on a CH 2 (instead of a CH 3) and HDC your last ST in to the top of the CH 2 from the row below, CH 2 & turn (135) Row 77 to 144: Repeat rows 5 & 6 until you reach row 136, CH 2 & turn (135) Rows 145 to 148: Skip the 1st ST in the row (CH counts as a ST),HDC in each ST across the row, CH 2 & turn, except at the end of row 148 do no CH 2, just YO and pull through (135) Tie off and weave in your ends. ASSEMBLY (for all sizes): – Fold the piece at the shoulders so the right sides are facing in together and the wrong sides are facing out – Whip stitch (or a fastening stitch of your choosing) from the bottom up leaving an arm hole the size of your liking (recommended is S&M: 7”, L: 8”, XL&2XL: 9” – Tie off an weave in all your ends and Voila, a light and airy mesh crochet tank top to take you through many summers! |
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