Lightweight, airy, and effortlessly stylish — this Free Light Grid Crochet Top Pattern features a beautiful mesh design that’s perfect for layering in any season.
Sizes
To Fit Chest Measurement
- S: 28–42″ [71–106.5 cm]
- L: 44–56″ [112–142 cm]
Finished Measurements
- S: 48″ [122 cm]
- L: 62″ [157.5 cm]
Sleeves: Approx 64″ [162.5 cm] wide from cuff-to-cuff by 21 (24)” [53.5 (61) cm] long before assembly
Gauge
19 sts and 8 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in pattern
Materials
- Yarn: Medium Weight 4
- Caron® Simply Me Luster™
- Pewter
- S: 3 balls
- L: 4 balls
- Hook: 5 mm (US H/8)
- Notions: Yarn needle, stitch markers
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Pat = Pattern
- PM = Place marker
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- RS = Right side
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Tog = Together
- WS = Wrong side
Instructions
The instructions are written for S. If changes are necessary for larger size the instructions will be written S (L). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to both sizes.
- Notes:
Sleeves are worked flat in one piece from front to back then seamed. Then the Body is worked in rounds (rnds) off the bottom of the Sleeves. - Chain (ch) 5 at beginning (beg) of row counts as double crochet (dc) and ch-2 space (sp).
Sleeves
Ch 308
1st row (RS): 1 dc in 8th ch from hook (counts as skipped 2 ch, 1 dc, and ch-2). *Ch 2. Skip next 2 ch. 1 dc in next ch. Rep from * to end of chain. Turn. 102 dc and 101 ch-2 sps.
2nd row: Ch 5. Skip next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next dc. *Ch 2. Skip next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beginning measures approx 10 (11½)” [25.5 (29) cm], ending on WS row.
Shape Neck Opening
1st row (RS): Ch 5. Skip next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next dc. Ch 2. Skip next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next dc.* Rep from * 42 times more. Ch 44. Skip next 15 ch-2 sps. 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * to ** 43 times more. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 5. Skip next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next dc. Ch 2. Skip next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next dc.* Rep from * 41 times more. (Ch 2. Skip next 2 ch. 1 dc in next ch) 14 times. Ch 2. Skip next 2 ch. 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * to ** 43 times more. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 5. Skip next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next dc. *Ch 2. Skip next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beginning measures approx 21 (24)” [53.5 (61) cm], ending on a RS row.
Join Sleeve Seams
Place markers 20 (16½)” [51 (42) cm] in from each side along foundation chain and last row.
Fold work in half lengthwise with WS together. Using flat slip stitch, join first and last rows together from side edges to markers.
Seaming with Flat Sl St Join
(RS). Work through back loops only and keep working yarn to WS of work to create a flat sl st chain detail on RS of work
Note: Keep working yarn to WS of work so only flat sl st chain is visible on RS.
Body
Notes:
- Body is worked in turned rnds to match Sleeve
- Dc in first rnd of Body should align with dc in first/last row of Sleeve.
With 1st row of Sleeve facing, join yarn with sl st at marker to ch at bottom of closest dc
1st rnd (RS): Ch 5. Skip next 2 ch. *Working into opposite side of starting ch, 1 dc in next ch. Ch 2. Skip next 2 ch. Rep from * to next marker. **Working into tops of sts, 1 dc in next dc. Ch 2. Skip next ch-2 sp. Rep from ** around. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5. Turn.
2nd rnd (WS): Ch 5. Skip next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next dc. *Ch 2. Skip next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5. Turn.
Rep last rnd until work from joining measures approx 10½ (12)” [26.5 (30.5) cm], ending on RS rnd.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
You Did It
The Light Grid Crochet Top is a breezy, modern piece featuring an open mesh design that’s perfect for layering. It’s an easy and stylish project ideal for both beginners and experienced crocheters.
