Sweet Nothings Crochet: MESH STITCH JACKET

Wednesday 4 January 2023

MESH STITCH JACKET

I was working on this pattern for a baby jacket and I jus thought I could adapt the Mesh Stitch jacket to an adult size

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Materials used : Today I’ve used ~ 400 gms some wonderful unbranded 8-ply acrylic yarn with a 5 & 5.5 mm crochet hook ; fabric glue to seal ends ; embroidery needle.

For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red ros e ; Red rose metallic or unbranded knitting cotton as well as Oswal or Vardhaman acrylic yarns

International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.

Size made : 36” (L/XL)

Skill level : Intermediate to Advanced skill level

Stitches used :

Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

What is a chain stitch ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY

What is a slip stitch : https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

Magic circle : https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);

[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo

Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0

Abbreviations used :

lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet

dc : Double crochet sp : Space

sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain

st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook

yo : Yarn Over

Instructions : (Using U.S terminology)

Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.

Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.

Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.

In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement. This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.

My patterns usually involve a little bit of thinking - and his one involves a little more than just that - but the end result is unique - so come on over and lets work on this together.

The original pattern for this creation is https://daisyfarmcrafts.com/crochet-mesh-stitch-baby-pullover-sweater/

Using the same basic idea, I made this adult version of the pull over.

The pattern starts at the neck - with the band around the neck.

We then work a raglan like pattern for the shoulders that leads to the arms and body.

Starting at the neckline we work downwards. Work the neck finishing later

See the raglan shape for the shoulder

So how do we convert this cute baby sweater to an adult one?

I used the links below to get measurements for the neck - well basically to get the raglan shape.

https://in.pinterest.com/pin/470063279838234527/

https://in.pinterest.com/pin/18436679714856782/

First measure your round neck and see which measurement works.

Do not go by the adult/small adult size because those are not for a closed neck pattern.

As we are working he bank that goes around the neck, we have a closed neck - got it?

So once you get the measure that works (from the chart), you know how many cms you need for each of the 4 sides.

According to Daisy Crafts pattern, she has worked a closed neck.

I wanted an open neck - so all I did was divide the front portion into half and keep working in rows till you get the neckline opening you want.

Once you get the opening you are happy with, join and start working in rounds.

Below are some photos to show you pattern detail, sleeve and joints

You will work in pattern for the chest portion till you have the armhole measurement.

Simplest way to check this is to either wear it or check it off a jacket or shirt.

You will then work in pattern til you get the length you need for your pull-over / jacket.

Go back and work the sleeves as given in pattern - & for the length you need.

another view of completed Mesh Stitch Jacket

and before you know it, you're done ..... !!

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