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Mesh Stitch Sweater Crochet Pattern

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You’ll be craving fall weather once you make the Mesh Stitch Sweater. This sweater is so stylish and is sure to become an instant classic!

The Mesh Stitch Sweater is created using the Plymouth Encore Worsted Yarn. It’s a super cozy worsted yarn, made with an acrylic/wool blend. This blend makes it super soft and durable. Perfect for your favorite sweater.

We’ve even put together a special crochet kit that has this beautiful, cost-efficient yarn and the digital pattern included. We’ve made it so easy, there’s no reason not to give it a try!

On top of being made from quality yarn, this sweater has a boxy design, with sections worked into it using the mesh stitch.

The open stitch in these sections makes the Mesh Stitch Sweater perfect for enjoying the fall breeze. Or adding an unexpected detail to your autumn outfits.

Once you see how good this sweater looks on, you’ll wear it with everything. The Mesh Stitch Sweater is about to become your favorite creation!

Looking for more sweaters to crochet? Check out these sweater Crochet patterns we found on Etsy.

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Crochet Colourful Doily Pillow – Bright, Easy, and a Great Scrap Yarn Project

This is a fun little crochet home decor project with plenty of color and texture. The idea is simple: crochet a round doily using different colors in each round, then attach it to a pillow case for a bright, handmade finish. The materials list is very basic too — just crochet yarn or thread, a hook, scissors, a pillow case, and a hot glue gun.

What I like about this one is that it feels very approachable. The pattern sticks to basic stitches like double crochet, chain, and slip stitch, and each round builds on the last with easy color changes. The tutorial even encourages you to get creative and change the pattern as you go, which makes it feel more relaxed and forgiving than a super strict doily pattern.

It is also a good stash-buster, especially if you have random bits of crochet cotton or thread hanging around. You can stop when the doily reaches the size you need, then attach it to the front of a pillow case, so there is plenty of room to customize the look.

The only part some crafters may side-eye a little is the hot glue gun step. Even in the comments, readers mention they would rather stitch the doily onto the pillow by hand so it stays softer and can be salvaged later. Honestly, I agree — I’d probably sew it on too.

Overall, this is a cheerful, beginner-friendly crochet pillow idea that is more about creativity than precision. If you enjoy easy crochet decor projects with a colorful handmade feel, this one is a sweet weekend make.