This crochet pattern is for a men’s sleeveless shirt with a V neck. It uses a Crocheted Drop Stitch (CDS) to create stripes of long loops that give a loose mesh finish. The special stitch has a tutorial for you to follow. The design is made sideways and from the centre outwards, to make easy vertical stripes.

The pattern was designed using an aran weight linen/cotton mix. The garment is made in two pieces and then sewn together. The instructions include lots of detail to ensure complex shaping is made easy. There is a lot of stretch in the finished item, so the sizing is only approximate.

I have listed this pattern as “Intermediate” because of the pattern techniques.

As this is an oversized shirt, the made size is different to the wearer’s size
Small - To Fit 98cm(38.5in), Made Size 114cm(45in), 9 x 50g yarn
Large - To Fit 112cm(44in), Made Size 126cm(49.5in), 10 x 50g yarn
XXL - To Fit 128cm(50.5in), Made Size 144cm(56.5in), 12 x 50g yarn
All sizes are very approximate as there is a lot of stretch in the finished garment.