The Nusa Mesh Net Crochet Sweater v2.0 is is a free and easy crochet pattern that is made to measure, size inclusive and beginner friendly.
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The Nusa Mesh Net Crochet Sweater v2.0 is the Nusa Mesh Net Crochet Sweater written as a made to measure pattern. You can read the original blog here. Initially I was going to take down the original pattern and re-write it as a made to measure pattern. Kiks + Jack Crochet is really trying to move away from graded sizing and write all the patterns as made to measure. It’s not just a size inclusivity issue, it’s an appreciation that bodies don’t necessarily fit into a standard graded size.
For example, whenever I use a crochet pattern with graded sizing, I tend to crochet in the S to M category. However if the sleeve panel is crocheted from wrist up, my wrist size is closer to a L to XL (always had super large wrists) which then seemed to somehow affect the length of my sleeve panel.
The truth is if we are going to take the time to crochet these beautiful one of a kind pieces and celebrate the customized slow fashion approach, then we should really reap all the benefits of it. And a main benefit in making your own clothing (or making it for some other lucky person) is that you should be able to customize it to fit your required measurements, and your desired fit exactly.
Sure, there will be a little more math for you along the way, but hopefully Kiks + Jack patterns will try to make it as simple as possible and the result is a garment that fits perfectly …. instead of one that has to conform to graded sizing. It is well and truly worth it.
So back to the Nusa Mesh Net Crochet Sweater v2.0 – we crocheted another one, this time using premium acrylic instead of cotton to give it some warmth. We used a festive looking yarn called Carnival by Hobbii and its a weight 3/DK/Light Worsted.
DESCRIPTION of The Nusa Mesh Net Crochet Sweater v2.0
The Nusa Mesh Net Crochet Sweater is a light and airy piece that can be worn all year. It features a slightly oversized design that also includes oversized long sleeves with ribbing. The neckline is wide and flattering and can be customized to include an off the shoulder or on the shoulder design.
The Nusa Mesh Net Crochet Sweater v2.0 is a free and easy crochet pattern available as a size inclusive made to measure pattern. It is an advanced beginner pattern and involves a stitch pattern that uses primarily single crochets and the bead stitch.
CROCHET MEASUREMENTS & SIZES
The pattern instructions are made to measure, based on your required measurements.
Kiks + Jack Crochet will always try to write patterns that are “made to measure” and size inclusive (versus graded sized patterns) so that crocheters can get the wonderful benefits of making a garment that fits perfectly. However we do appreciate taking measurements can be inconvenient for some and have also provided standard measurements for those who wish to use it.
To use this pattern you will need the following measurements and you should write them down for easy reference:
Chest/Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your chest/bust. Do not draw the tape too tightly.
Finished length: Measure from the top of your hips (or where you would like the sweater to end) up to the top of your shoulder at your collarbone.
Arm Length: Measure from armpit to wrist (or where you would like the sleeve to end – we typically crochet our sleeves past the wrist to the knuckles)
Wrist Circumference: Measure from one point on your wrist all around your wrist.
Standard Measurements (For Reference)
If you would like to use standard sizing for the chest/bust – then for XS (S, M , L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) use approximately 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62) inches or 71-76 (81-86, 91-96, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158) centimetres.
If you would like to use standard sizing for arm length – then for XS (S, M , L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) use approximately 16.5 (17, 17, 17.5, 17.5, 18, 18, 18.5, 18.5) inches or 42 (43, 43, 44.5, 44.5, 45.5, 45.5, 47, 47) centimetres
Note: Designed as a loose fit with significant positive ease.
CROCHET GAUGE for Nusa Mesh Net Crochet Sweater v2.0
Using a hook size 5 (US size 8), approximately 14 single crochets across and 10 rows of single crochet in 4″ x 4″ (10 cm x 10 cm).
Note the pattern is made to measure and can accommodate for different crochet gauges. However if you are very new to crochet, you may want to select a yarn with a similar gauge to this version.
CROCHET MATERIALS
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Yarn brand: Carnival by Hobbii. Weight 3/Light Worsted/DK. 100g per skein and 262 yards (or 240m) per skein.
Approximately 4 skeins or 400 grams and 1048 yards (or 960m) used for Kiks + Jacks version (approximately S) with a finished width of 18 inches and a finished length of 15 inches.
5 mm crochet hook (US size 8). We use many different crochet hooks and some of them can get quite pricey – but if you are a beginner and looking for some great budget friendly ergonomic crochet hooks try these from Amazon. It comes in a set and the grip and shape is amazing for beginner crocheters. We love these and recommend them to all our beginner crochet friends.
Measuring Tape. We use a super budget friendly measuring tape. Make sure it has cm and inches (not all patterns are written with both). We are always crocheting on the go so we like our tapes small and compact and we put one in our design area, one in our bag and one in our car. Retractable works best! We use these super cheap mini measuring tapes from Amazon.
Stitch Markers. We use these locking crochet stitch markers from Amazon and these stitch markers that do not lock. They are cheap and colourful.
Blocking Pins. You should buy more pins than you think you need. If you are going to take the time to block don’t skimp on the pins. We like T shaped stainless steel pins that don’t rust when they get wet. We love these blocking T pins from Amazon and the tin means the pins don’t fall out on the floor.
Yarn Needle. Buy blunt needles with large eyes for yarn. We use these Yarn Needles because we like the convenient bottle, they are budget friendly and we get lots of them!
Scissors. We love these thread snippers because they are cheap, we get two of them AND they come with a case (some don’t). Don’t carry these without the case! After you use thread snippers you won’t want to snip with scissors.
CROCHET STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain (With one loop on your hook, yarn over and pull through the loop)
sc = single crochet (Insert hook into desired stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. You now have two loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all two loops)
3HDP = three half double puff. Wrap yarn over the hook, insert into the ch-3sp. Draw through a loop. Repeat this two times into the same ch-3sp. You should now have 7 loops on the hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook again. Pull through all except one loop on the hook. You should have 2 loops on the hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook again. Pull through all 2 loops to close the “puff”.
BLO = back loop only
ch-3 sp = chain 3 space (eg. crochet into the space and not the stitch)
tch = turning chain
st = stitch
sk = skip stitch
* = repeat the instructions following the * as directed
Note unless stated otherwise turning chains do not count as a stitch if there are 1 or 2 chains and the turning chain does count as a stitch if there are 3 or 4 chains.
SUMMARY of CONSTRUCTION for The Nusa Mesh Net Crochet Sweater v2.0
The Nusa Mesh Net Crochet Sweater is made by first crocheting a back panel and an identical front panel. We will crochet the panels bottom up. We will then crochet the ribbing for the sleeves and then continue to crochet the sleeves on to the ribbing. Next we will seam the front panel and the back panels at the shoulder and then seam the sides and the sleeves directly on to the panels.
PERMISSIONS AND COPYRIGHT for The Nusa Mesh Net Crochet Sweater v2.0
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PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS for The Nusa Mesh Net Crochet Sweater v2.0
Main Back Panel
Calculate the length of your foundation chain as follows:
| Calculation | Kiks + Jack Crochet Example |
| Halve your “Chest/Bust Measurement“ | Our chest/bust measurement = 32 inches around Half our chest/bust measurement = 32/2 = 16 inches |
| Add additional 1-2 inches for positive ease and a slightly oversized look (it will also increase in width after a few rows) | 16 + 1 = 17 inches |
Chain a length as calculated above and count the stitches at the same time. Do not pull the chain too tight when you measure it. Keep it loose.
K+J example: Our chest/bust measurement = 32 inches around and we have to chain 17 inches as per our calculation above.
Count the number of stitches.
K+J example: After we chained 17 inches, this was equal to 77 stitches.
Increase the number of stitches if necessary to ensure you have a multiple of 6 stitches.
K+J example: 77 is not a multiple of 6 (it doesn’t divide into 6 evenly) so we increase the chain by 1 stitch to achieve a total of 78 stitches, which is a multiple of 6.
Add 2 more stitches.
K+J example: We chain two more stitches so the total chain is now equal to 78 + 2 = 80 stitches.
Row 1: ch3, 1sc in 2nd st (the 5th st from the hook), *ch3, sk 2ch, 1sc in next ch, rep from * to end. Turn.
Row 2: ch3, 1sc in next ch-3sp, *ch3, 3HDP in next ch-3sp, ch3, 1sc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * to end ending 1sc in top of tch. Turn.
3HDP: wrap yarn over the hook, insert into the ch-3sp. Draw through a loop. Repeat this two times into the same ch-3sp. You should now have 7 loops on the hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook again. Pull through all except one loop on the hook. You should have 2 loops on the hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook again. Pull through all 2 loops to close the “puff“.
Row 3: *ch3, 1sc in next ch-3sp, rep from * to end, end with ch3, 1sc in top of tch. Turn.
Row 4: *ch3, 3HDP in next ch-3sp, ch3, 1sc in next ch-3sp, rep from * to end, end with 3HDP in tch-sp (turning chain space). Turn.
It’s a great time to check if you are completely happy with the width of the sweater before you crochet any further. You may want to hold it up against you after 4 rows of crochet to see if you are happy with the width of the sweater. If it’s perfect keep going. If you would like to make changes to the width, it is best to start again increasing or decreasing the number of chains that you originally used.
Row 5: repeat row 3
Repeat row 2 – 5 in that order until your back panel reaches a length equal to your “Finished Length Measurement“.
This is a great time to double check that you are happy with the length by placing the panel up against you. If you would like to make it longer crochet more of rows 2-5 in the same order. If you would like to make it shorter, remove a few rows. If you made changes, then make sure you update the Finished Length Measurement so that you can crochet an identical length for your front panel.
Fasten off.
Crochet the Front Panel
Follow the instructions from the Back Panel so that you have an identical Front Panel.
Fasten off.
Crochet the Sleeves (Make 2)
Crochet the Sleeve Panel Ribbing
ch 11
Row 1: 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. Turn.
Row 2: ch1, sc BLO in each st across. Turn.
Repeat row 2 until the sleeve ribbing cuff is equal to your “Wrist Circumference Measurement” + 2 inches. Make sure it fits comfortably and is not too tight.
Count the number of rows (we crocheted 34 rows).
Do not fasten off. Turn your ribbing. You will now crochet down the long side of the ribbing.
Crochet the Main Sleeve Panel
To calculate the number of stitches across the ribbing, calculate as follows:
| Calculation | K+J Example |
| Count the number of rows in the sleeve cuff | We counted 34 rows in our cuff |
| Double the number | 34 x 2 = 68 |
| Adjust the number upwards to ensure it is a multiple of 6. If the number is already a multiple of 6, then leave the number as is. | 72 (68 is not a multiple of 6 so we adjust this to 72 so that it is a multiple of 6) |
| Add 2 | 72 + 2 = 74 |
Row 1: ch1, sc across the ribbing a total number of stitches based on the calculation above. Turn.
In K+J example, we would crochet 74 sc across the ribbing. It will be tight.
You may want to crochet approximately 2sc per stitch (in each row of the ribbing) so that you can fit all the sc stitches in. It will be quite curly and wavy but this is normal as the design is an oversized sleeve.
Row 2: ch1, sc across the ribbing. Turn
row 3: repeat row 2
Row 4: ch3, 1sc in 2nd st (the 5th st from the hook), *ch3, sk 2ch, 1sc in next ch, rep from * to end. Turn
Row 5: ch3, 1sc in next ch-3sp, *ch3, 3HDP in next ch-3sp, ch3, 1sc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * to end ending 1sc in top of tch. Turn.
Row 6: *ch3, 1sc in next ch-3sp, rep from * to end, end with ch3, 1sc in top of tch. Turn.
Row 7: *ch3, 3HDP in next ch-3sp, ch3, 1sc in next ch-3sp, rep from * to end, end with 3HDP in tch-sp. Turn.
Row 8: repeat row 6
Repeat rows 5 – 8 in that order until the total length of your sleeve, including the cuff, is equal to your “Arm Length Measurement“.
We will show you how to check the sleeve length again under “Assembly” so that you can ensure you have the perfect fit.
Fasten off.
Remember you need to crochet two identical sleeve panels.
Assembling The Nusa Mesh Net Crochet Sweater v2.0
Kiks + Jack Crochet highly recommends blocking all your panels before assembly. We understand you have finished and are eager to seam this all together! However blocking your panels will set your panels to the shape and size you want and give it a polished look.
Step 1: Seam the Front and Back Panel at the shoulder. Measure approximately 4 inches in from the left side of the front panel towards the centre and place a stitch marker. Then measure 4 inches in from the right side of the front panel towards the centre and place a stitch marker. Do the same on either sides for the back panel.
Customization Tip: Place the two panels over your head and shift the stitch markers closer to the neck or further away depending on whether you want a wide off the shoulder look or a tighter on the shoulder look. If you would like to make the neckline tighter add another inch or so on all sides and adjust the stitch markers. If you would like to make the neckline wider and possibly off the shoulder, then reduce an inch or so on all sides and adjust the stitch markers.
Place the front and back panels together with the right sides facing together. With a yarn needle, seam the two panels together across the shoulders starting from the edge and up to the stitch markers. Fasten off. See diagram below.
Step 2: Line up your sleeves at the midway point to the shoulder and seam. Open up the two panels (now seamed at the shoulders) so that the right side is facing the floor and the wrong side is facing upwards. Take one of your crocheted sleeves and fold it in half lengthways. Place a stitch marker at the top of your sleeve at the centre point. With the wrong side of the sleeve facing up, attach this stitch marker to the left edge of the left shoulder seam.
Do the same on the right side with the other sleeve.
Customization Tip: It is a good time to check the length of your sleeve. You can “seam” it with a few stitch markers to the main panel. Try it on. If you would like the sleeve to be longer (eg. some like the cuff to be almost at the knuckles vs the wrist), you can add a few more rows on to your sleeve. Or you can reduce rows if you like your sleeves short. Make sure you do the same on the second sleeve.
When everything is perfect, using a yarn needle and matching yarn, seam the sleeves to the main panels (wrong side facing up) – see first diagram below.
Step 3: Seam the sides of the sweater and the bottom of the sleeve together. Fold the two panels and sleeve panels at the seamed shoulders so that your sweater is facing wrong side out. With a yarn needle and matching yarn, seam the sides of the two panels together up to the armpit and along the bottom of the sleeve. See second diagram below.
Fasten off.
Finish & Celebrate The Nusa Mesh Net Crochet Sweater v2.0
Weave in all your ends.
If you decided to skip the step on blocking your panels, you can still block your sweater after its completed. Trust us! The wait as it dries, will be worth it!
Congratulations you have finished your The Nusa Mesh Net Crochet Sweater v2.0 and I hope you enjoyed this free crochet pattern.
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