Learn the Crochet Mesh Stitch: A Beginner's Guide

Oh, let me tell you about the wonderful world of the Crochet Mesh Stitch! This stitch creates a lovely openwork design that's perfect for creating lightweight and airy projects like scarves, shawls, or even tops. It's great for beginners who want to add some texture to their crochet repertoire but still keep things simple.

Crochet Materials and Tools

Common Abbreviations of Crochet Stitches

• ch – chain
• SC – single crochet
• DC – double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• st(s) – stitch(es)

Mesh Stitch Crochet Pattern

Chain any number multiple of 6 plus 4 extra. For example chain 34, 40, 46, 52, 58 and so on.

Row Instructions

Row 1: SC in 3rd ch from hook, SC in next st, [ch 4, skip next 3, SC in next 3 sts] – repeat across. Turn.

Row 2: ch 5, skip 1 st, DC in next st, SC in ch-4 sp, [DC in next st (the 1st SC out of 3 in the previous Row), ch 4, skip next st, DC in next st (the 3rd SC out of 3 in the previous Row), SC in ch-4 sp] – repeat across. DC in next st, ch 3, skip next st, DC in next st. Turn.

Row 3: ch 3, SC in ch-3 sp, [DC in next st, ch 4, skip next st, DC in next st, SC in ch-4 sp] – repeat across. DC in the 3rd chain out of the 5 chains. Turn.

Repeat Rows 2-3 to form the pattern.