Honeycomb Mesh Cropped T – Easy FREE Crochet Pattern

It’s still a little hot in Memphis, but this mesh T is perfect for any weather!  I used Lion Brands 24/7 cotton for this pattern because of it’s lovely colors and durability.  It’s cool and breathable, and has a great stretch to it.  Another positive is it is completely machine washable! For this pattern, I set out to create a simple mesh cropped tank that provides coverage, but is also cool, airy, and withstands all the summer elements.  I took this top canoeing and it was perfect!

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+Skill Level

Easy +Reading the Pattern ~ Because we are working with a mesh, we will count the squares, not the stitches . ~ Pattern is made by completing two panels and sewing them together working from top down.

+ Materials

Suggested Yarn:  Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in colorway Denim. Hook:  4.5 mm Scissors, Darning Needle

+ Yarn Details

100% Mercerized Cotton, 186 yds per skein (3.5 oz/100g)  – care:  Machine wash and dry.

+ Available Sizes

Pattern works in multiples of 4 + 2 (add 3 for foundation chain).  If you use recommended yarn, this will stretch, so if it seems small at first, trust me, when you wear it stretches a bit. Child: (4-6), (6-8), (8-10) Youth/Adult:  XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 1X, 2X, 3X

Yardage Needed		Skeins	Yards
Child	4-6	1.5	279
	6-8	1.75	325.5
	8-10/XS	2.0	372
Adult	S/M	2.5	465
	L	2.75	511.5
	XL	3	558
	XXL	3.5	651
	1X	3.75	697.5
	2X	4	744
	3X	4.5	837

+Abbreviations:

dc	double crochet	beg	beginning
st(s)	stitches	ch	chain
sp	space	ch sp	chain space
sk st	skip stitch	*…*	*repeat* instructions between *…*

+Stitch guide:

dc – double crochet yo, insert hook in next st, yo, draw up a loop, (yo, draw through 2 loops) twice.

+Instructions:

Body Panels (make 2):

Using a 4.5 mm hook, chain the number of chains according to the table below:

Sizes		Chains
Child	4-6	125
	6-8	129
	8-10	133
Youth/Adult	XS	137
Adult	S	145
	M	149
	L	153
	XL	161
	XXL	165
	1X	173
	2X	181
	3X	193

Tip:  Counting for sizing – count each square, because of the mesh pattern, we work into the ch spaces of each square.

Honeycomb Mesh Stitch Video Tutorial Here

For all sizes:

Row 1:  dc in 6^th ch from hook, *ch 2, sk 2, dc in next chain* – repeat from * to * to end of row. Row 2:  ch 4, turn.  *dc in next ch sp, ch 2* – repeat from * to * until you reach end of row. Row 3 – X:  Repeat Row 2 – until you reach the desired number of rows or height in the table below.  note: The height of the rows listed in the table below is your armhole depth.  If you’d like, you customize this armhole depth by adjusting the number of rows, or you can use the following table, which is  a general guide for armhole depth taken from the yarn council guidelines.

Remember:  this yarn and stitch will stretch about 2”- 3″ when worn, and I’ve accounted for the stretch in the tables, if it seems small when you put it on, just give it a day – it will stretch to perfect fit.

Sizes		Rows	Armhole Depth
Child	4-6	8	4.5”
	6-8	9	5”
	8-10	10	5”
Youth/Adult	XS	11	6”
Adult	S	12	6”
	M	13	6.5”
	L	16	7”
	XL	17	7.5”
	XXL	18	8”
	1X	20-21	8.5-9”
	2X	22-23	9-9.5”
	3X	23-24	9.5-10.5

Once you reach the number of rows or measurement you wish, tie off, and weave in tails. Next, we are going to mark the neck hole opening and sleeves, this is where we will create the remainder of the body. You can use different colored stitch markers, one color for the neck, and another color for the body.

Creating the Neck opening:

Using the table below.  Starting with the 1^st square at each edge, counting inward.  Mark the final square (in the chain space) with a stitch marker. Use the neck hole width guide to get an idea of how wide your neck hole should be (these averages are taken from the yarn council guides).  This will stretch, if it seems too tight, don’t worry ;).

Sizes		Sqs	Neck hole width guide
Child	4-6	10	7”
	6-8	12	8”
	8-10	12	9”
Youth/Adult	XS	14	11”
Adult	S	15	12”
	M	15	13”
	L	16	14”
	XL	16	15”
	XXL	16	15”
	1X	16	16”
	2X	17	16”
	3X	18	17”

Creating the body boundaries:

Place the garment with neck opening side closest to you.  Use the table below to find the number of squares you will need for your size – start with the 1^st square on your right and count inward to the left.  Mark that final counted square with a stitch marker.  Repeat this working from the right side counting in to the left.

Sizes		Sqs	Sleeve depth from edge
Child	4-6	6	3”
	6-8	6	3.5”
	8-10	7	4”
Youth/Adult	XS	7	4”
Adult	S	8	4.5”
	M	8	4.5”
	L	9	5”
	XL	9	5.5”
	XXL	10	6”
	1X	11	6.5”
	2X	12	7”
	3X	13	7.5”

Creating the rest of the body:

Attach yarn in the chain space with the 1^st stitch marker (like photo below).  Then work the following rows:

Row 1:  ch 4.  *dc in next ch sp, ch 2* – repeat from * to * until you reach next st marker (the last dc of the row should be in the square with the stitch marker). Row 2 – X (see table below):  ch 4, turn.  *dc in ch sp, ch 2* – repeat from * to * until you reach the number of rows in the table below. Of course, the length of the top length is completely up to you!  You can create more rows if you’d like, just remember to switch to a larger hook before your reach the top of the hips to give you a little more stretch on the hips. The table below is how many body rows you’ll need to create a crop top.

Sizes		Rows
Child	4-6	9
	6-8	9
	8-10	9
Youth/Adult	XS	10
Adult	S	10
	M	11
	L	12
	XL	12
	XXL	13
	1X	15
	2X	16
	3X	17

+Assembly

You will have two panels.  Lay on top of each other and sew along the dotted lines as pictured below.

Congratulations!  You’re finished!

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