Mesh Crochet Stitch - learn

The mesh stitch, mesh or net stitch is an open and slightly stretchy crochet technique, ideal for lightweight garments, bags and shawls. It is also the basic structure of filet crochet: the mesh stitch is the “canvas”, and filet crochet is the technique that “draws on it”, creating designs from that simple grid.

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PATTERN INFORMATION

Stitches & Techniques Used

CHAIN (abbrev. ch)
Yarn over and pull through the loop on hook.

DOUBLE CROCHET (abbrev. dc)
Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yarn over again and pull through the remaining 2 loops on hook.

CROCHETING INTO THE BACK BUMP OF A CHAIN
When you turn your chain, you’ll see a small ‘bump’ on the wrong side of each stitch.

Note

Number of rows in pattern repeat : 1

To begin: multiple of 2 + 4 ch.

STEP BY STEP PATTERN

Start Crocheting

R1 | 1 dc in 6th ch from hook, [ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc in next ch] repeat to end.

R2 | ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), turn, 1 dc in next dc, [ch 1, 1 dc in next dc] repeat to last dc, ch 1, 1 dc in 2nd ch.

Repeat R2 until reaching the desired size.

Chart

You can check the symbols used in the chart in the post “Crochet Symbols”.

THE 2 TRICKS THAT COMPLETELY CHANGE THE RESULT

Next, I’ll show you two key tricks that completely change the final result of the Mesh Stitch.

One of the most common issues with this stitch is that the stitches do not always line up perfectly one on top of the other. Due to the natural tilt in crochet, the mesh can shift slightly, making the little squares look less evenly aligned.

To fix this, in the video I show you a way to work the stitch that creates a much more aligned and neater grid. You will also learn an alternative to the classic turning chains, resulting in straighter edges and a more uniform finish that closely mimics the look of a traditional double crochet.