Intermediate
What the pattern's own author called it. Nothing here is graded again.
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Filet mesh crochet blouse with pastel flower appliques
Filet mesh blouse: two shaped panels, picot edges, vine stitching, layered flower appliques.
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Time
- 10-14 hours
- Yarn weight
- Sport
- Rounds
- 44
Sport
What the sample was worked in. Any weight works; the size moves with it.
44
Each one is typed out whole and gets its own line.
This blouse builds from two flat panels worked in open filet mesh, double crochet stitches separated by chain-two spaces, shaped at the waist and bust before the armholes open. Picot scallop edging finishes the hem and neckline, and raised surface slip stitch vine lines travel across the right side of the fabric. Once the panels are blocked to their pinned measurements, yellow five-petal flowers with bobble centers, small pink and lavender flowers, and sage leaves in three sizes get stitched on by hand. Have six colors of sport-weight cotton, a tapestry needle, and at least ten stitch markers ready before starting.
Common mistakes and their fixes
- Losing count in the mesh grid
- Place a stitch marker every few squares across Row 1, since the foundation is a multiple of 3 plus 4; one skipped chain-2 space throws off every row that follows.
- Flattening the picot edge
- Work the slip stitch for each picot into the first chain of its own chain-3, not back into the stitch below it. Sliding the slip stitch over by one chain removes the picot bump entirely.
- Stacking flower petal layers forward
- Hold the Round 3 petals toward you and insert the hook into the Round 2 single crochet stitches from behind them, so the Round 4 treble crochet petals sit behind the first layer, not on top of it.
The materials list
Yarn for the Main Color (Mint)
- Approximately 900 yards of sport weight yarn (CYCA 2) in soft mint green. This makes the entire mesh body of both panels.
Yarn for Color A (Sage Leaf)
- Approximately 300 yards of sport weight yarn in sage or dusty green. This covers all leaves and the surface slip stitch vine lines.
Yarn for Color B (Yellow)
- Approximately 100 yards of sport weight yarn in pastel yellow for the large focal flowers.
Yarn for Color C (Pink)
- Approximately 80 yards of sport weight yarn in soft pink for small accent flowers.
Yarn for Color D (Lavender)
- Approximately 80 yards of sport weight yarn in soft lavender or periwinkle for small accent flowers.
Yarn for Color E (White)
- Approximately 40 yards of sport weight yarn in white or cream for the bobble centers of the large yellow flowers.
Notions
- Tapestry needle, at least 10 stitch markers, rust proof pins for blocking, blocking mats and wires, scissors. Optional sewing thread in coordinating colors for extra security when attaching motifs.
Yarn Suggestions
- Scheepjes Catona in 100% Egyptian cotton works beautifully. Try color 397 Cyan or 385 Crystalline for the mint, and 395 Willow for the sage. Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK on the smaller hook also works well. Drops Safran in cotton linen blend gives a slight sheen and excellent drape for summer wear.
- Choose a smooth, tightly plied cotton or cotton blend. Avoid fuzzy or textured fibers. The mesh pattern and dimensional motifs need clear stitch definition to look their best.
Listed by the pattern's own author, in their words.
Key to this pattern, 17 short forms
Five-Petal Large Flower (Yellow Flowers)
Round 1
Work 5 single crochet into a magic ring. Pull ring closed. (5 sc)
Round 2
Chain 1, work 2 single crochet in each single crochet around. (10 sc)
Round 3
Slip stitch in next single crochet, chain 1, work 5 double crochet in next single crochet, chain 1, slip stitch in next single crochet. Repeat this sequence 5 times to create 5 petals. Join with slip stitch.
Round 4
Back petal layer for dimension Working behind Round 3 petals into the Round 2 single crochet stitches: slip stitch in single crochet, chain 1, work 7 treble crochet in next single crochet, chain 1, slip stitch. Repeat 5 times.
Round 5
Center bobble With white yarn, join in magic ring center, pull through to right side. Yarn over, insert hook in center, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops. Repeat from yarn over three more times. Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops. Chain 1 to close. This forms the white bobble center.
Small Five-Petal Flower (Pink and Lavender Flowers)
Round 1
Work 5 single crochet into magic ring. (5 sc)
Round 2
Work 2 single crochet in each single crochet. (10 sc)
Round 3
Slip stitch, chain 1, work 3 double crochet, chain 1, slip stitch. Repeat 5 times into every 2 single crochet. This creates 5 petals.Center: With contrasting color (yellow for pink flowers, blue for lavender), work 1 bobble of 3 double crochet into center ring.
Leaf Motif (Worked Lengthwise)
Chain 10.
Round 1
Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook, half double crochet in next, double crochet in next 3, half double crochet in next, single crochet in next 2, work 3 single crochet in last chain (this is the leaf tip). Working back along opposite side of foundation chain: single crochet in next 2, half double crochet in next, double crochet in next 3, half double crochet in next, single crochet in last. Join with slip stitch to first single crochet. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. (20 stitches around)
This leaf is approximately 1.25 inches long. For a small leaf, chain 7 (15 stitches around). For a large leaf, chain 14 (28 stitches around).
Foundation Chain
Using the main color and C-2 hook, chain 196.
Round 1
(RS): Double crochet in 8th chain from hook (this counts as first mesh square plus turning chain). Chain 2, skip 2 chains, double crochet in next chain. Repeat across. Turn. (64 mesh squares)
Round 2
Chain 5 (counts as double crochet plus chain 2), turn. Skip first chain-2 space, double crochet in next double crochet. Chain 2, double crochet in next double crochet. Repeat across, ending double crochet in 3rd chain of turning chain. Turn. (64 mesh squares)
Round 3
through 52: Repeat Row 2. Work even in mesh pattern until piece measures approximately 10 inches from foundation chain. (64 mesh squares each row)
Cap Sleeve and Armhole Border
Join main color at underarm seam.
Round 1
Chain 1. Work single crochet evenly around armhole opening, placing 1 single crochet per row-end double crochet post and 2 single crochet per mesh row end open side for a total of approximately 70 single crochet around each armhole. Adjust to 69 single crochet for a clean scallop repeat (multiple of 3). Join with slip stitch to first single crochet. (69 sc)
Round 2
Work scallop-picot border around. Single crochet in single crochet, chain 3, slip stitch in first chain of chain-3 just made, single crochet in next single crochet, skip 1 single crochet. Repeat around. This creates 23 scallop units. Join and fasten off.
Neckline Border
Join main color at center back V-neck point.
Round 1
Chain 1. Work single crochet evenly around entire neckline (both front V and back V and across shoulder tops). Target count: 120 single crochet total, adjusted to nearest multiple of 3. (120 sc)
Round 2
Work scallop-picot border around. This creates 40 scallop units. Join and fasten off.
Hem Leaf-Band Border
Work along bottom of front panel, joining main color at right side seam at hem.
Round 1
Chain 1. Work 192 single crochet evenly across bottom of front panel working into chain loops of foundation chain. Turn. (192 sc)
Round 2
Chain 3 (counts as double crochet), turn. Double crochet in each single crochet across. Turn. (192 dc)
Round 3
Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in each double crochet across. Turn. (192 sc)
Round 4
Leaf Peaks Chain 1, turn. Slip stitch in first single crochet, chain 8, single crochet in 2nd chain from hook, half double crochet in next chain, double crochet in next 3 chains, half double crochet in next chain, single crochet in last chain, slip stitch back into same base single crochet, slip stitch in next 2 single crochet. Repeat across. This creates approximately 64 leaf peaks.
Round 5
(Scallop-Picot at Lower Edge): Turn work to access the cast-on chain edge of Row 1. Join main color at corner. Single crochet in chain, chain 3, slip stitch in first chain of chain-3, single crochet in next chain, skip 1. Repeat across. Fasten off.Repeat Hem Leaf-Band Border for back panel.
Waist Shaping (Rows 53 through 62)
Round 53
Chain 5, turn. Work in mesh across first 60 squares, leave last 4 squares unworked. Turn. (60 mesh squares)
Round 54
Slip stitch across first mesh square and into the 2nd double crochet anchor. Chain 5, work across to last square, leave last square unworked. Turn. (58 mesh squares)
Round 55
Chain 5, work across. Turn. (58 mesh squares)
Round 56
Slip stitch across first square and into 2nd double crochet anchor. Chain 5, work across to last square, leave unworked. Turn. (56 mesh squares)Rows 57 to 59: Work even. (56 mesh squares)
Round 60
Increase Row Chain 5, turn. Work double crochet and chain 2 in first double crochet to create 1 new square at right edge, work across, chain 2 and double crochet in turning chain to create 1 new square at left edge. Turn. (58 mesh squares)
Round 61
Increase row same as Row 60. (60 mesh squares)
Round 62
Increase row same as Row 60. (62 mesh squares)
Armhole Shaping (Row 76)
Round 76
Slip stitch across first 4 mesh squares (slip stitch in each double crochet and chain of first 4 squares, ending with slip stitch in 5th double crochet anchor). Chain 5, work across next 54 squares. Leave last 4 squares unworked. Turn. (54 mesh squares)
Round 77
Slip stitch across first 2 squares. Chain 5, work across next 51 squares. Leave last square unworked. Turn. (50 mesh squares)
Round 78
Slip stitch across first square. Chain 5, work across next 48 squares. Leave last square unworked. Turn. (48 mesh squares)
Round 79
Chain 5, work across even. Turn. (48 mesh squares)
Round 80
Chain 5, work across even. Turn. (48 mesh squares)
Right Front (as worn, worked from armhole edge toward center)
Round 81
Chain 5, turn. Work across first 24 squares only. Turn. (24 mesh squares)
Round 82
Work across first 23 squares, leave last square unworked (neckline decrease). Turn. (23 mesh squares)
Round 83
Slip stitch across first square (neckline decrease), chain 5, work across. Turn. (22 mesh squares)Row 84: Work across first 21 squares, leave last unworked. Turn. (21 mesh squares)
Round 85
Slip stitch across first square, chain 5, work across. Turn. (20 mesh squares)Step by step: Row 94: Work even. Turn. (20 mesh squares); Row 95: Work across first 19 squares, leave last unworked. Turn. (19 mesh squares).Row 86: Work even. Turn. (20 mesh squares)Row 87: Work across first 19 squares, leave last unworked. Turn. (19 mesh squares)
Round 88
Slip stitch across first square, chain 5, work across. Turn. (18 mesh squares)Step by step: Row 97: Work across first 17 squares, leave last unworked. Turn. (17 mesh squares).Row 89: Work even. Turn. (18 mesh squares)Row 90: Work across first 17 squares, leave last unworked. Turn. (17 mesh squares)
Round 91
Slip stitch across first square, chain 5, work across. Turn. (16 mesh squares)Step by step: Rows 99 through 100: Work even. (16 mesh squares) Fasten off.Rows 92 through 100: Work even on 16 squares. (16 mesh squares each row) Fasten off.
Left Front (as worn, worked from center toward armhole edge)
Rejoin main color at center, working toward the left armhole edge.
Round 81
Attach main color in 25th double crochet anchor (center), chain 5, work across remaining 24 squares to armhole edge. Turn. (24 mesh squares)
Round 82
Slip stitch across first square. Chain 5, work across remaining 23 squares. Turn. (23 mesh squares)Row 83: Work across first 22 squares, leave last unworked. Turn. (22 mesh squares)
Round 84
Slip stitch across first square, chain 5, work across. Turn. (21 mesh squares)Row 85: Work across first 20 squares, leave last unworked. Turn. (20 mesh squares)Row 86: Work even. Turn. (20 mesh squares)
Round 87
Slip stitch across first square, chain 5, work across. Turn. (19 mesh squares)Row 88: Work across first 18 squares, leave last unworked. Turn. (18 mesh squares)Row 89: Work even. Turn. (18 mesh squares)
Round 90
Slip stitch across first square, chain 5, work across. Turn. (17 mesh squares)Row 91: Work across first 16 squares, leave last unworked. Turn. (16 mesh squares)Rows 92 through 100: Work even on 16 squares. (16 mesh squares each row) Fasten off.
Bust Section (Rows 63 through 75)
Work even in mesh pattern for 13 rows. (62 mesh squares each row)
V-Neck Shaping and Shoulder Sections
At Row 81, divide work at center for V-neck. The 48 squares split into two groups of 24 squares each for left and right front. Mark center between squares 24 and 25.
Left Back
Mirror all Right Back shaping. You will have 16 mesh squares at shoulder. Fasten off.
Assembly, in order
Step 1After all motifs are attached, weave in all yarn ends securely using a tapestry needle. Weave each end through at least 1 inch of stitches in two directions for security. Trim ends close.
Step 2Give the finished blouse a final light wet block or steam block to even out the motif placement and relax any puckering around sewn-on appliques. Pin gently to shape and allow to dry flat.
Check these before you start
- Use a smooth, tightly plied cotton rather than a fuzzy fiber; the open chain-2 mesh squares lose their crisp outline fast with a hairy yarn.
- Keep the surface slip stitch vine tension even across its length. Too tight pulls the mesh grid out of square, and too loose leaves visible loops on the right side.
- Work the small flower bobble centers in the contrasting color specified, yellow for pink flowers and blue for lavender. A matching bobble color erases the two-tone center entirely.
On one line
| Rounds | 44 |
|---|---|
| Parts | 14 |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Time | 10-14 hours |
| Yarn | Sport |
Set-up
- Check yardage against all six colors before winding a single ball; the mesh body alone draws on approximately 900 yards of mint sport-weight cotton.
- Work a swatch of the filet mesh (a multiple of 3 plus 4 foundation chain) and confirm it reaches the pinned bust measurement of 12.4 inches before committing to a panel.
- Read Row 1 of the mesh grid and the chain-5 turning sequence in full before casting on, since every row after depends on landing each double crochet in the correct mesh anchor.
- Set aside at least 10 stitch markers to flag the start of the waist shaping (Rows 53-62) and the bust section (Rows 63-75) separately from the armhole shaping at Row 76.
Finishing
- Wet block both mesh panels first: soak 20 minutes, press out excess water, and pin to the hem, waist, and bust measurements on blocking mats before any motif is attached.
- Attach the flowers and leaves, five-petal yellow flowers, small pink and lavender flowers, and leaves in three sizes, with a tapestry needle and long tail left from each motif, reinforcing with coordinating sewing thread if desired.
- Weave in every remaining yarn end through at least 1 inch of stitches in two directions and trim close, then give the finished blouse a final light wet or steam block to settle the appliques and relax any puckering.
Construction
The waist shaping (Rows 53-62) and the bust section (Rows 63-75) stand as separate named stages between the hem and the armhole shaping at Row 76, so the panel narrows and widens entirely within the mesh grid rather than through side seams or darts.
Round 4 of the large yellow flower is worked behind Round 3, back into the Round 2 single crochet stitches rather than into the Round 3 petals themselves. That layered join is what produces the flower's two-tier dimension instead of one flat ring of petals.
Time per section
| Mesh panels (Front and Back) | about 3-4 hours each, because every row after Row 1 repeats the chain-5, double crochet, chain-2 sequence across the full panel width. |
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| Waist and bust shaping (Rows 53-75) | about 1-2 hours, because the shaping runs through short, distinct stages that need a marker check at the start of each one. |
| Flower and leaf motifs | about 2-3 hours total, because the large yellow flower alone runs 5 rounds with a back petal layer, and the small flowers and leaves each add their own magic ring or lengthwise chain. |
Common questions
These answers came from whoever first published the pattern, kept word for word.