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Crochet your own Mesh Top with our easy-to-follow pattern. This trendy mesh top is perfect for a fashionable and comfortable look.
This stunning top features the same beloved stitch pattern as our popular Peek-a-boo cardigan crochet pattern.
Project Overview
The Peek A Boo V Neck Top is a trendy mesh design featuring the same open stitch pattern as the popular Peek A Boo Cardigan. Worked flat in one piece with minimal seaming at the sides and sleeves, this lightweight top is perfect for warmer days. Crocheted in Comfy sport weight yarn, the pattern includes sizes XS to 5X and a step by step video tutorial to guide you through the project.
Hook Sizes: US G/6 (4mm), US G+/7 (4.5mm)
Construction: Worked in one pice from bottom up
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/OtqrEnnZVE0
Crocheted to perfection, the Peek-A-Boo V-Neck Top is worked flat in one piece, requiring just a bit of seaming on the sides and sleeves. Available in sizes XS to 5X, this pattern comes with a detailed step-by-step video tutorial so you can easily follow along.
The open-stitch design makes it ideal for warmer days. It is made with Comfy Sport-weight yarn, a luxurious blend of Pima Cotton and Acrylic.
Endless outfit possibilities await – pair it with shorts, jeans, or skirts for a chic look. Size up and increase the length for a charming beach cover-up that exudes effortless style.
Get ready to elevate your wardrobe with this versatile and stylish Peek-A-Boo V-Neck Top.
Crochet is fun, hip, and trending this season! Crochet clothes, accessories, and decor are everywhere. A couple of years ago, I designed the Peek-a-Boo cardigan with the same mesh stitch, and it has been one of my best-selling patterns since. My daughters have been wanting a mesh top, so I couldn’t resist designing one!
What To Wear Under A Crochet Mesh Top
- Bralette or Crop Top: A bralette or a crop top can provide coverage while still maintaining a stylish and trendy look. Opt for a lace bralette for a more feminine touch, or a plain crop top for a minimalist approach.
- Tank Top or Camisole: For a bit more coverage, a fitted tank top or camisole works well. This option is great for a casual or semi-casual setting.
- Bandeau: A bandeau provides minimal coverage while keeping the look sleek and sophisticated. It’s perfect for a night out or a festival.
- Bathing Suit: If you’re headed to the beach or a pool party, wearing a swimsuit top under your crochet mesh top can be both practical and stylish.
- Layered Tops: Wear a form-fitting turtleneck or long-sleeve top underneath for a more layered look. This works well for cooler weather or a more modest outfit.
Choose the option that best suits the event, your comfort level, and your personal style!
Best Yarn For A Crochet Mesh Top
For a crochet mesh top, which is perfect for warm summer days, the best yarn to use is light, breathable cotton. My favorite is WeCrochet’s Comfy Line. This yarn is indescribably soft and light—you have to try it to believe it! Made from a blend of Pima cotton and acrylic, it offers both durability and comfort
Yarn Requirements
Comfy Sport Weight #2- 75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic (136 yds/50g
See the size chart for yarn requirements
Size Chart For The Crochet Mesh Top
Skill Level
Intermediate, written in standard American terms.
Guage
18.5 sts and 9.5 rows equal to 4″ in mesh pattern blocked with 4.5mm hook
11 sts and 8 rows equal to 2″ in ribbed pattern blocked with 4mm hook
Guage Swatch
Before starting your project, it is best to create a gauge swatch. This initial step ensures that your tension and stitch count align with the pattern’s specifications. Maintaining the recommended gauge is essential for achieving the desired fit.
Adjusting your crochet hook size can help you reach the pattern’s required gauge, or switching hook style or brand can also help. It’s important to note that not all Sport Weight #2 yarns are identical; variations in thickness, drape, and softness can occur.
For your gauge swatch, I recommend crocheting a 6″ x 6″ square in the stitch pattern. Measure your stitches at the center of the swatch, aiming for 18.5 sts and 9.5 rows equal to 4″ blocked with a 4.5mm hook. If you discover too many stitches, consider switching to a larger hook size.
Conversely, if there are too few stitches, opt for a smaller hook size. The height of the stitch is less critical; you can adjust it by adding or reducing rows as necessary. Additionally, you can lengthen stitches by pulling up on them or shorten them by tightening your tension.
Suitable Yarn Substitutes
CotLin DK – 123 yards/50g
Galileo Sport – 131 yds/50g
Paintbox Cotton DK – 137yds/50g
Premier Bamboo Fair (CDN) – 273 yds/100g
Crochet Hooks Required
US G/6 (4mm)
US G+/7 (4.5mm)
Materials
Abbreviations
Blo – Back Loop Only
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Pm – Place Marker
Rep – Repeat
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
WS – Wrong Side
( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch
[ ] – Work step in brackets number of times indicated
Special Stitches
Beg Linked Double Crochet (dc): Working into beg ch-3, pick up a loop in the 2nd ch from hook, leave on the hook, pick up a loop in next st (3 loops on hook), [yo, draw through 2 loops] twice.
Linked Double Crochet (dc): Pick up a loop in the 2nd bar on side of previous dc, pick up a loop in the next st (3 loops on the hook), [yo, draw through 2 loops] twice.
Construction
The Top is worked flat in one piece from the bottom up, starting at the back. To create the sleeves, a chain is worked from each side of the body. The sleeves and body are crocheted as one piece. The neck opening is marked, and the following portion of the sleeve is worked alongside the front V-neck.
Connect the neck and proceed with the front section. Cut the yarn once the sleeve reaches the desired width. The front body is then designated and worked, finishing with the band. For the sleeve cuffs, work them onto the edge of the sleeves. The pattern is written for the smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses ( ). A step-by-step video tutorial is provided on our YouTube channel.
Video Tutorial
Join me and follow along to this detailed tutorial to complete this crochet mesh top that is perfect for summer!
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Rows 3-25:
Rep rows 1 & 2, ending on row 1—77 (87, 97, 107, 117, 127, 137, 147, 157) sts. Last Row change to smaller hook.
Band
The band is joined as you go to the last row.
Row 1:
With smaller hook, ch 11, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at the edge, sl st in next 2 sts, turn—10 sts.
Row 2:
Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—10 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (edge), turn—10 sts.
Rows 4- 77 (87, 97, 107, 117, 127, 137, 147, 157):
Rep Row 2 & 3, ending on row 2. The last Row fasten off and weave in tails.
Sleeve Cuff
Repeat for left and right sleeves.
Sleeve Edge:
With RS facing and the smaller hook join yarn to the edge of sleeve, ch 1, work 1 sc st per row across the sleeve edge, 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64) sts.
Cuff
The cuff is joined as you go to the sleeve edge.
Row 1:
Ch 11, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at the sleeve edge, sl st in next 2 sts (sleeve edge), turn—10 sts.
Row 2:
Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—10 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (sleeve edge), turn—10 sts.
Rows 4- 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64):
Rep Rows 2 & 3 ending on Row 2. After the last row, fasten off with a long tail for seaming.
Blocking
Wet the garment in lukewarm water with a small amount of dish soap or woolwash. Allow soaking for around 30 min. Squeeze out as much water as possible. Wrap the garment in a towel to press out the excess water. Lay the garment out on blocking mats and pin it to measurements. Allow the garment to dry thoroughly.
Seaming
Repeat for the Left and Right Sides.
Fold the garment RS facing, lining up the sides and sleeves (ensure the mesh pattern is lined up). With a yarn needle and yarn tail, whip stitch the sleeve and sides together. Weave in the ends.
Neck Edging
Put a slip knot on the smaller hook. RS facing join yarn to the back right corner.
Round 1:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across the neck opening; when working down and up the sides of the V-neck, work 2 sc per dc row and 1 sc per sc row; add 1 sc in the base of the V-neck), sl st in first sc to join.
Round 2:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st around, sl st in the first sc to join. Fasten off and weave in tails.
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This pattern is designed by Michelle Moore of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc, based in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. Your go-to source for modern, easy crochet patterns. Published on May 29th, 2024.
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