🧶 Diamond Lattice Crochet Mesh – Free Pattern & Inspiration

Looking for a lightweight, airy crochet design that’s perfect for summer projects? This diamond mesh crochet pattern is a gorgeous and versatile stitch that adds a modern, geometric touch to any piece. The best part? It’s beginner-friendly once you understand the stitch repeat!

🌈 Project Ideas:

• Lacy scarves or stoles
• Market bags
• Summer tops or cover-ups
• Window curtains
• Table runners

The design uses chains and double crochets to form a crisscross lattice, making it stretchable and breathable. Perfect for working with colorful variegated yarn or alternating solid shades like in the photo for a fun striped effect.

🧵 Materials Needed:

• Cotton or acrylic yarn (lightweight recommended)
• Crochet hook (check yarn label, commonly 3.5mm–4.5mm for light DK or sport weight)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

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🧩 Stitches & Abbreviations:

• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip
• st(s) – stitch(es)

📐 Sizing:

Make a foundation chain in multiples of 10 + 3 for turning.
(E.g., ch 43, ch 53, ch 63…)

📜 Pattern Instructions:

Row 1:

• Dc in 4th chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn.

Row 2:

• Ch 6 (counts as dc + ch 3), skip 4 stitches, sc in next st
• Ch 2, skip 3 stitches, tr in next st, ch 5, tr in the same stitch
• Ch 2, skip 4 stitches, sc in next st
• Repeat from * to end, ending with ch 3, dc in last st.

Row 3:

• Ch 1, sc in same st, skip 3 chains,
• 6 dc in next 6 stitches (across chain space), ch 3, sc in top of chain space
• ch 3, 6 dc across next 6 stitches*
• Repeat from * to end, end with sc in last stitch.

Row 4:

• Ch 12 (counts as dc + ch 9), sc in ch-space of previous row
• Ch 5, sc in next chain space
• Repeat until end, end with dc in top of last sc.

🔁 Repeat Rows 2 to 4 to continue the pattern as long as desired.

🖌️ Customization Tips:

• Add fringe or tassels to ends for a stylish scarf.
• Use cotton yarn for a durable mesh grocery bag.
• Try ombre yarn or color blocks for extra visual interest.

💡 Crochet Tip:

Block your finished mesh project for best shape and stitch definition — especially if using cotton yarn!