Oversized Crochet Diamond Mesh Top

Welcome back to another delightful crochet project! Today, we have an absolutely stunning and wonderfully breezy pattern for you: the Oversized Crochet Diamond Mesh Top! If you love crafting stylish, lacy garments that are perfect for warm weather layering and beach cover-ups, this gorgeous and totally unique top is going to be your next favorite make.

This pattern is wonderfully adaptable and perfect for updating your summer wardrobe, allowing you to whip up beautiful and comfortable clothing in record time. While the instructions are tailored for their classic, oversized fit, you can easily adjust the color variations depending on the yarn used—swap out neutral cottons for vibrant, neon threads to make a bold summer statement! Grab your hooks, settle into your favorite crafting spot, and let’s dive into making this adorable diamond mesh creation!

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.