CROCHET FLORAL MESH TOP/ DRESS (SEAMLESS) — TUTORIAL & PATTERN
Pattern Use & Copyright
This pattern is an original design by NAVI Studio. Please do not copy, share, resell, or redistribute this pattern (in full or in part), including the instructions or techniques. If you share your work, I’d appreciate a tag or credit: @olga.levinski
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Materials
• 100% cotton yarn
• 5 mm crochet hook
• Measuring tape
• Yarn needle
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Stitches & Abbreviations (US Terms)
• ch — chain
• sl st — slip stitch
• sc — single crochet
• dc — double crochet
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Construction Notes
This top is constructed from four mesh panels worked flat in turned rows.
Each panel gradually widens toward the bust using increase rows worked every other row.
The floral details are crocheted directly into the mesh as you work — no sewing required.
Flowers can be placed:
• in a staggered layout
• in straight lines
• with more or less spacing between them
For a staggered layout, the number of mesh cells between flowers should remain odd.
For this version:
• flowers were arranged in a staggered layout
• 3 plain mesh rows were worked between flower rows
The mesh pattern is:
dc + ch 1 repeat.
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Measurements
Measure around the upper bust area where you would like the neckline opening to sit.
Divide this measurement by 4.
This becomes the final width of one panel.
Example:
30 in ÷ 4 = 7.5 in
76 cm ÷ 4 = 19 cm
My final panel width:
• 7.5 inches / 19 cm
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Panel Construction
Use the included diagram as a visual reference for shaping and flower placement.
Row 1
Ch 6.
• Ch 4
• Skip the 6th chain of the foundation chain
• Dc into the 5th chain
• Ch 1
• Skip the 4th chain
• Dc into the 3rd chain
• Ch 1
• Dc into the last chain
You now have 3 mesh cells.
Turn.
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Rows 2–3
• Ch 4
• Turn
• Dc into next dc stitch
• Ch 1
• Dc into next dc stitch
• Ch 1
• Dc into 2nd chain of turning chain
Turn.
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Row 4 — Increase Row
Begin panel expansion.
• Ch 4
• Turn
• Dc into the base of turning chain
→ increase
• Ch 1
• Dc into next dc stitch
• Ch 1
• Dc into next dc stitch
• Ch 1
• Dc into 2nd chain of turning chain
• Ch 1
• Dc into the same stitch
→ increase
You now have 5 mesh cells.
Turn.
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Row 5 — Flower Row
No increases in this row.
• Ch 4
• Turn
• Dc into next dc stitch
• Ch 1
• Dc into next dc stitch
Now make flower.
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How to Make the Flower
After completing 2 mesh cells:
• Ch 1
• Insert hook into the top of the last dc and make sc
→ creates a small ring
Petals (5 total)
Petal 1 & 2
• Ch 2
• 1 dc into ring
• Ch 2
• Sl st into ring
Petal 3
• Ch 2
• 1 dc into ring
• Ch 2
• Sl st into ring from opposite side of center bar
Petal 4 & 5
Repeat Petal 1.
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After completing flower:
• Dc into next stitch to continue mesh pattern
Finish row normally:
• Ch 1
• Dc into next dc stitch
• Ch 1
• Dc into turning chain
Turn.
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Row 6 — Increase Row
Repeat Row 4.
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Row 7
Plain mesh row.
No increases.
No flowers.
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Row 8
Repeat Row 4.
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Row 9 — Offset Flower Row
Work same as Row 5, but place 2 flowers in a staggered layout.
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Continue Pattern
Continue repeating the same principle:
• increase rows every other row
• flower rows separated by plain mesh rows
• stagger flower placement as desired
Continue until panel reaches desired width.
My final panel:
• 15 rows total
• 7.5 in / 19 cm wide
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Make 4 Panels
Create 4 identical panels.
For the second panel, join yarn to the beginning of the first panel and repeat the same construction.
Two panels form the front.
Two panels form the back.
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Joining Panels
Join the panels together along the sides using the yarn tails and slip stitches worked with a crochet hook.
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Body Length
After joining all 4 panels, continue working downward in turned mesh rows to create body length.
Flowers continue in a staggered layout.
No shaping was used in this version.
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Optional Shaping
To Increase Width
Add mesh cells symmetrically at both side edges during increase rows.
To Decrease Width
Remove mesh cells symmetrically from both side edges.
This allows the body to become wider or more fitted.
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Continue until desired length is reached.
The final row should be a plain mesh row without flowers.
Example: 19 rows
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Edge Finishing
Work on the right side.
The neckline and arm openings were finished with single crochet.
The bottom edge was finished with shell edging.
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Option 1 — Shell Edge
• Skip 1 mesh space
• Work 5 dc into next mesh space
• Skip 1 mesh space
• Sl st into next stitch
Repeat around.
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Option 2 — Clean Edge
Work single crochet evenly around.
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Done!
Tag your finished piece: @olga.levinski — I’d love to see your creation.