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# BREEZY FILET MESH PULLOVER

A lightweight, summery pullover featuring an open mesh stitch pattern inspired by classic filet crochet. This beginner-friendly top is worked flat in pieces with a simple repeating mesh pattern that creates beautiful drape and breathability. Perfect for layering or wearing on its own during warm weather.

## SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2XL)

## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
**Bust circumference:** 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" / 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132) cm
**Length from shoulder:** 22 (23, 24, 25, 26)" / 56 (58.5, 61, 63.5, 66) cm
**Sleeve length:** 17 (17.5, 18, 18.5, 19)" / 43 (44.5, 45.5, 47, 48.5) cm

*Designed with approximately 2" / 5 cm positive ease. Choose a size 2" larger than your actual bust measurement.*

## MATERIALS

**Yarn:** Approximately 1000 (1150, 1300, 1450, 1600) yards / 915 (1050, 1190, 1325, 1465) meters of worsted weight yarn

*Sample shown in worsted weight cotton/acrylic blend*

**Hook:** US H/8 (5.0 mm) for main body, or size needed to obtain gauge
US G/6 (4.0 mm) for ribbing

**Notions:** 
- Yarn needle for seaming
- Stitch markers
- Measuring tape
- Scissors

## GAUGE
**14 sts and 8 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Mesh Pattern with larger hook, blocked**

**CRITICAL:** Gauge must be checked and matched for proper fit. The open mesh pattern should be blocked before measuring. Work a swatch at least 6" square, block it, then measure in the center of the swatch.

### Gauge Swatch Instructions:
With larger hook, ch 24.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across – 11 dc, 10 ch-1 spaces.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in first ch-1 space, *ch 1, dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * across, ending dc in top of turning ch.
Repeat Row 2 for 16 more rows.
Block swatch by pinning to measurements and misting with water. Allow to dry completely. Measure gauge in center of swatch.

## PATTERN NOTES

**Construction:** This pullover is worked flat in pieces (back, front, and sleeves) from the bottom up, then seamed together at shoulders, sides, and underarms.

**Stitch Pattern:** The mesh pattern creates an open, airy fabric with a multiple of 2 + 1 stitches. Each row begins with ch 3 (counts as first dc) and alternates between dc and ch-1 spaces.

**Turning Chain:** The ch-3 at the beginning of each mesh pattern row counts as the first dc throughout.

**Increases:** To increase in mesh pattern while maintaining the pattern, work 2 dc in the same ch-1 space instead of 1 dc. On the following row, work (dc, ch 1, dc) into the increased section to establish new pattern repeat.

**Decreases:** To decrease in mesh pattern, skip a ch-1 space or work slip stitches at the beginning of a row.

**Seaming:** Use mattress stitch or whip stitch with yarn needle for all seaming. Pin pieces together first to ensure proper alignment.

## SPECIAL STITCHES

**Mesh Pattern (multiple of 2 + 1 sts):**
Foundation Row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across.
Pattern Row: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in first ch-1 space, *ch 1, dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * across, ending dc in top of turning ch.
Repeat Pattern Row for mesh pattern.

**Single Crochet Ribbing (worked in rows):**
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in back loop only of each st across.
Repeat Row 2 for ribbing pattern.

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## BACK

### Ribbing
With smaller hook, ch 11.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 10 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in back loop only of each st across.
Repeat Row 2 until ribbing measures 31.5 (35, 38.5, 42, 45.5)" / 80 (89, 98, 106.5, 115.5) cm slightly stretched, approximately 112 (124, 136, 148, 160) rows. 

*Math check: 31.5" × 14 sts per 4" ÷ 4 = 110.25 sts ≈ 111 sts (adjusted to 111 for pattern multiple)*

Do not fasten off.

### Join Ribbing to Form Lower Edge
Turn ribbing 90 degrees. With larger hook, ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 110 (122, 134, 146, 158) dc evenly spaced along long edge of ribbing – 111 (123, 135, 147, 159) sts total.

*Verification: 111 sts = (2 × 55) + 1 ✓ (odd number for mesh pattern)*
*Verification: 111 sts ÷ 14 sts per 4" × 4 = 31.7" ≈ 31.5" + fabric ease ✓*

### Body
Change to Mesh Pattern:
Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), turn, skip first dc, dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc; repeat from * across, ending dc in top of ch-3 – 56 (62, 68, 74, 80) dc and 55 (61, 67, 73, 79) ch-1 spaces.

*Math check: 111 sts = 56 dc + 55 spaces = 111 ✓*

Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in first ch-1 space, *ch 1, dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * across, ending dc in top of turning ch.

Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 13 (13.5, 14, 14.5, 15)" / 33 (34.5, 35.5, 37, 38) cm from bottom edge of ribbing, ending after a WS row.

*This creates approximately 26 (27, 28, 29, 30) rows of mesh at 8 rows per 4": 13" × 8 ÷ 4 = 26 rows ✓*

### Armhole Shaping
**Next Row (RS):** Sl st in first 7 (9, 9, 11, 11) sts, ch 3, dc in next ch-1 space, continue in mesh pattern across until 7 (9, 9, 11, 11) sts remain, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked – 97 (105, 117, 125, 137) sts.

*Math check S: 111 - 7 - 7 = 97 sts ✓*
*Math check M: 123 - 9 - 9 = 105 sts ✓*

**Next Row:** Ch 3, turn, skip first dc, dc in next dc, continue in mesh pattern across.

**Decrease Row:** Ch 3, turn, skip first ch-1 space, dc in next ch-1 space (decrease made), continue in mesh pattern across until 2 ch-1 spaces remain, skip next ch-1 space, dc in top of turning ch (decrease made) – 2 sts decreased.

Repeat Decrease Row 2 (3, 4, 5, 6) more times – 91 (97, 107, 113, 123) sts remain.

*Math check S: 97 - (2 × 3 decreases) = 97 - 6 = 91 sts ✓*
*Verification: 91 sts = 46 dc + 45 spaces ✓*

Continue even in mesh pattern until armhole measures 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5, 10)" / 20.5 (21.5, 23, 24, 25.5) cm, ending after a WS row.

*At 8 rows per 4": 8" × 8 ÷ 4 = 16 rows ✓*

### Shoulder Shaping
**Row 1 (RS):** Sl st in first 9 (9, 11, 11, 13) sts, ch 3, continue in mesh pattern across until 9 (9, 11, 11, 13) sts remain, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked – 73 (79, 85, 91, 97) sts.

**Row 2:** Sl st in first 9 (9, 11, 11, 13) sts, ch 3, continue in mesh pattern across until 9 (9, 11, 11, 13) sts remain, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked – 55 (61, 63, 69, 71) sts.

**Row 3:** Sl st in first 7 (9, 9, 11, 11) sts, ch 1, sc in each st and ch-1 space across until 7 (9, 9, 11, 11) sts remain – 41 (43, 45, 47, 49) sts remain for back neck.

Fasten off.

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## FRONT

Work same as Back through armhole shaping until armhole measures 5 (5.5, 6, 6.5, 7)" / 12.5 (14, 15, 16.5, 18) cm, ending after a WS row – 91 (97, 107, 113, 123) sts.

*At 8 rows per 4": 5" × 8 ÷ 4 = 10 rows after armhole shaping ✓*

### Neck Shaping
**Next Row (RS):** Ch 3, turn, work in mesh pattern across 37 (39, 43, 45, 49) sts, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked – 37 (39, 43, 45, 49) sts for left shoulder.

*Math check: Working only first 37 sts of 91 total leaves center and right side unworked ✓*

**Left Shoulder:**
Working on left shoulder sts only:
**Row 1 (WS):** Ch 3, turn, work in mesh pattern across.
**Row 2 (RS):** Ch 3, turn, work in mesh pattern across until 2 sts remain, skip next ch-1 space, dc in top of turning ch (neck decrease made) – 1 st decreased at neck edge.

Repeat Rows 1-2 for 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) more times – 32 (33, 37, 38, 42) sts remain.

*Math check S: 37 - 5 decreases = 32 sts ✓*

Continue even until armhole measures same as Back to shoulder, ending after a WS row.

**Shoulder Shaping:**
**Row 1 (RS):** Sl st in first 9 (9, 11, 11, 13) sts, ch 3, work in pattern across – 23 (24, 26, 27, 29) sts.
**Row 2:** Ch 3, turn, work across until 9 (9, 11, 11, 13) sts remain, turn – 14 (15, 15, 16, 16) sts.
**Row 3:** Sl st in first 7 (9, 9, 11, 11) sts, ch 1, sc in each st and space across – 7 (6, 6, 5, 5) sts.

Fasten off.

**Right Shoulder