Crochet Mesh Cap using Gatsby 💎 Make a trendy mesh cap this summer
Crochet mesh caps are one of the most popular DIY trends of the moment. Light and easy to wear, they have become the perfect accessory for festivals and boho-inspired looks. In this new Craft Lovers project on the blog, Mar Montserrat from somnisdepunt.com shares a free chart and pattern to crochet a mesh cap using Katia Gatsby.
Behind Somnis de Punt are Mar and Aitor, mother and son, who have turned their passion for textile techniques into a meeting point for creative people of all ages. Mar Montserrat is a knitting and crochet designer and teacher with more than 20 years of experience. For this design, she is inspired by the bohemian aesthetic of the 1970s, reinterpreting it with a light and modern construction. The result is a lacy cap that is perfect for completing any summer look.
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☝🏼 In this Instagram reel, Mar shows the step-by-step instructions to make this trendy cap. In this post, you’ll find the chart and round-by-round instructions in case you need extra help.
Materials needed
- 1 ball of Katia Gatsby in color 43
- 4-mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
The subtle shine of Gatsby
For this project, Mar has chosen Katia Gatsby, a lightweight yarn with a subtle metallic effect that adds brightness without overwhelming the design. Its golden and silver shades especially highlight the sophisticated vibe of this accessory and make it a piece that is easy to wear both day and night.
Free Mesh Cap crochet pattern
The cap is worked in the round from the crown outwards following the chart. Each round increases the size of the chain stitches to create the characteristic mesh structure.
Level. Beginner with basic crochet knowledge.
Measurements. 14 cm high x 44 cm circumference, unstretched.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- ch-sp: chain space
- dc: double crochet
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- MR: magic ring
- R: round
- Picot: ch2 and sl st in first ch
- *…* : repeat instructions between asterisks
Mesh Cap chart
Rounds 1 to 9
R1: In MR, ch3, place M in third ch, 17dc. Close with 1sl st in the third ch.
R2: ch5, place M in third ch, 1dc in same base st, *ch4, skip 2 sts, (1dc, ch2, 1dc) in next st* repeat 5 times. End with ch4 and close with 1sl st in third ch (=M).
R3: ch5, place M in third ch, 2dc in ch2-sp, *ch3, 1dc in ch4-sp, ch3, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2-sp* repeat 5 times. End with ch3, 1dc in ch4-sp, ch3, 1dc in starting ch2-sp. Close with 1sl st in third ch (=M).
R4: Repeat previous round, replacing ch3 with ch4.
R5: Repeat previous round, replacing ch4 with ch5.
R6: Repeat previous round, replacing ch5 with ch6.
R7: Repeat previous round, replacing ch6 with ch7.
R8: Repeat previous round, replacing ch7 with ch8.
R9: Repeat previous round, replacing ch8 with ch9.
Adapting the size
If you need a larger size, continue working rounds following the same increase sequence. On each new round, add one more chain stitch before and after the double crochet indicated in the chart (arrow).
Picot border
Work along the last round: 2sc, 1 picot. Repeat 4 times in each ch9-sp and once in each ch2-sp. Close with 1sl st and weave in the ends.
A quick accessory to follow the Mesh Cap trend
With a single ball of Katia Gatsby, you can crochet this modern mesh cap created by somnisdepunt.com. A quick project that is easy to customize and perfect for adding a boho vibe to your summer looks. Do you dare to wear a metallic crochet cap this summer?
