Wear it back to front or even upside down, with sleeves on or off. Rubik is a great garment for transitional months, when the weather’s still a bit confused. Made with a gorgeous cotton and bamboo yarn, Rubik is soft to the touch with plenty of drape. Without the sleeves, Rubik is a modern, sporty, color block mesh top. With the sleeves, this top becomes a romantic batwing sweater with a hint of glamour.

This mesh top is great for those months where the weather is beginning to warm up. On a cold day, wear it on top of a long sleeve to add a bit of interest to your outfit. As the weather warms, throw it on over a tank top and unlace the sleeves when it gets really hot.

The top is made from multiple mesh panels, which are later crocheted together.

This pattern pdf includes both graded instructions and notes on how to make this top made to measure.

The graded instructions originally appeared in Crochet Foundry Magazine April 2025 and tell you exactly how many stitches you need. Sizes available: 32” - 66” chest, worn with 1” - 4” positive ease.

The made to measure notes show you how you can make a top that fits you perfectly and can be used with any yarn and hook. It does, of course, involve doing a few calculations.

The pdf is 45 pages long and includes a photo guide and links to a printer friendly version of the graded pattern.