Easy Mesh Tee Crochet Pattern

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Looking for a lightweight top that’s perfect for warm weather? The Easy Mesh Tee Crochet Pattern is a breezy, comfortable crochet project that’s ideal for spring and summer. With its airy texture and simple construction, this tee works up beautifully in a soft DK weight cotton blend like WeCrochet CotLin.

The stitch pattern uses a variation of the classic moss stitch, replacing the traditional single crochet with extended single crochet to create a slightly more open, mesh-like fabric. The result is a breathable tee with lovely drape and texture that’s perfect for layering over tanks or wearing on its own.

The flattering V-neckline adds a stylish touch while keeping the design simple and wearable for everyday outfits.

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Why You’ll Love This Pattern

Lightweight and breathable – Perfect for spring and summer weather
Simple stitches – Great for confident beginners
Modern mesh texture created with extended single crochet
Flattering V-neck design
Versatile wardrobe piece that pairs with jeans, shorts, or skirts
Soft cotton blend yarn makes it comfortable for warm temperatures

Pattern Details

Skill Level: Easy+
Yarn: WeCrochet CotLin (DK weight)
Hook: H / 5.0 mm
Construction: Two panels worked flat and seamed
Stitches Used:
- Extended Single Crochet
- Chains
- Moss stitch variation

The body of the tee uses a simple repeating stitch pattern that creates a soft mesh fabric with beautiful texture and drape. The extended single crochet gives the stitches extra height, opening the fabric slightly more than a traditional moss stitch.

Once both panels are complete, they are seamed at the shoulders and sides, leaving space for arm openings. The V-neck is shaped during the panel construction, creating a clean neckline that doesn’t require complicated finishing.

Yarn Choice

This pattern uses WeCrochet CotLin, a DK weight blend of cotton and linen. It’s a wonderful choice for warm-weather garments because it’s:

Breathable
Lightweight
Durable
Soft with a beautiful drape

CotLin helps the mesh texture really shine while keeping the finished tee cool and comfortable to wear.

About the Stitch Pattern

The fabric of this tee is created with a modified moss stitch using extended single crochet instead of regular single crochet.

Traditional moss stitch alternates single crochet and chain spaces. By using extended single crochet, each stitch becomes slightly taller, allowing the chain spaces to open up more and giving the fabric a light mesh-like appearance.

This simple adjustment makes the tee airy and perfect for warmer seasons while still maintaining structure.

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FAQ

Yes! This pattern is great for confident beginners. The stitch pattern is a simple repeat using extended single crochet and chains, and the tee is constructed from two panels that are sewn together, making it easy to assemble.

An extended single crochet (esc) is similar to a regular single crochet, but with one extra step that adds height to the stitch.

Basic steps:

Insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop
Yarn over and pull through one loop
Yarn over and pull through both loops

Yes. Any DK weight yarn should work well for this pattern. Cotton or cotton blends are especially nice for warm-weather garments because they are breathable and lightweight.

Some good alternatives include:

Cotton DK yarns
Bamboo blends
Lightweight cotton-acrylic blends

Be sure to check your gauge if substituting yarn.

Absolutely! The body of the tee is worked in rows, so you can easily adjust the length. Add or take out rows before the neckline.

Blocking is optional but recommended. Light blocking helps:

Even out the stitches
Open up the mesh texture
Improve the overall drape of the tee

Cotton and cotton blends respond especially well to wet blocking or steam blocking.

Ready to Crochet?

If you’re looking for a quick and relaxing garment project, the Easy Mesh Tee is a great one to add to your hook. The simple stitch pattern, lightweight yarn, and easy construction make it an enjoyable project that you’ll love wearing once it’s finished.

Grab your DK weight yarn, your H/5.0 mm hook, and get ready to crochet a breezy tee that’s perfect for sunny days ahead! ☀️🧶

Making the Easy Mesh Tee Crochet Pattern

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Materials
WeCrochet CotLin in Whisper (6 skeins for S/M, 7 skeins for LXL, 8 skeins for 2X/3X) – any DK (3) weight yarn will work
H/5.0 mm crochet hook
yarn needle
scissors

Level
easy+

Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
esc – extended single crochet (insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 1 loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops)

· written in US terms

· ch 1 counts as esc

· ch 2 counts as esc + ch 1

· This top is made with two panels worked flat. Then sewn together at the shoulders and the sides.

· Gauge: 8 esc + ch 1 x 12 rows = 4” x 4”

Sizes:
(S, M, L) (XL, 2X, 3X) – The pattern is written in these sizes consecutively. Example, when the pattern gives the end of row count ((40, 42, 44) (46, 48, 50)) the 40 is for S, 72 is M, 44 is L, 46 is XL, 48 is 2X, and 50 is 3X.

This top is a classic fit with some positive ease.

Approximate Finished Size:
Bust: S (36”) M (40”) L (44”) XL (48”) 2X (52”) 3X (56”)
Length: S (22”) M (22.5”) L (23”) XL (23.5”) 2X (24”) 3X (24.5”)
Armhole: S (8”) M (8.5”) L (9”) XL (9.5”) 2X (10”) 3X (10.5)
Size S pictured. I am 5’0” with 34” bust.

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CROCHET PATTERN WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS

FRONT

ch (80, 84, 88) (92, 96, 100) leave a long end for sewing

Row 1: esc in 4th ch from the hook, *ch 1, skip 1, esc in next* repeat from * to * across ((40, 42, 44) (46, 48, 50) esc)

Row 2: ch 2, turn, (esc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space across, esc in ch-2 turning ch ((40, 42, 44) (46, 48, 50) esc)

Row 3 – 52: repeat row 2 ((40, 42, 44) (46, 48, 50) esc)

The neckline is made in the next row. Only work partway across.

Row 53: ch 2, turn, ((esc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space across) x((17, 18, 19) (20, 21, 22), esc in next, do not ch 1, esc in next ((20, 21, 22) (23, 24, 25) esc)

Row 54: ch 2, turn, (esc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space across, esc in ch-2 turning ch ((19, 20, 21) (22, 23, 24) esc)

Row 55: ch 2, turn, (esc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space across to last 2 ch spaces, esc in next, do not ch 1, esc in ch-2 turning ch ((19, 20, 21) (22, 23, 24) esc)

Repeat rows 54 & 55 to Row (68, 70, 72) (74, 76, 78) (12 esc)
every 2 rows will decrease by 1

Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing.

Lay panel with the side of the neckline just made is on the left.

Rejoin yarn to the ch-2 space on the right edge.

Row 53: ch 2, turn, ((esc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space across) x((17, 18, 19) (20, 21, 22), esc in next, do not ch 1, esc in next ((20, 21, 22) (23, 24, 25) esc)

Row 54: ch 2, turn, (esc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space across, esc in ch-2 turning ch ((19, 20, 21) (22, 23, 24) esc)

Row 55: ch 2, turn, (esc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space across to last 2 ch spaces, esc in next, do not ch 1, esc in ch-2 turning ch ((19, 20, 21) (22, 23, 24) esc)

Repeat rows 54 & 55 to Row (68, 70, 72) (74, 76, 78) (12 esc)

every 2 rows will decrease by 1

Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing

BACK

ch (80, 84, 88) (92, 96, 100) leave a long end for sewing

Row 1: esc in 4th ch from the hook, *ch 1, skip 1, esc in next* repeat from * to * across ((40, 42, 44) (46, 48, 50) esc)

Row 2: ch 2, turn, (esc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space across, esc in ch-2 turning ch ((40, 42, 44) (46, 48, 50) esc)

Row 3 – Row (68, 70, 72) (74, 76, 78): repeat row 2 ((40, 42, 44) (46, 48, 50) esc)

Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing

SEWING

Lay the front panel on top of the back.

Use the long ends to sew the shoulders closed with a whip stitch.

Weave in the ends.

Use the long ends to sew the sides closed with a whip stitch. Leave a (8, 8.5, 9) (9.5, 10, 10.5)” space at the top for armholes.

Weave in the ends,

Turn right side out.

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Easy Mesh Tee Crochet Pattern