This crochet pattern is for a men’s mesh top, made with a 3D skull design on the front. Based on my popular Pumpkin crop top, this pattern has large ruffles defining the skull.

The design features wide stripes of mesh. The pattern is made over three rows, and these rows are used to determine the overall length. The pattern was designed using DK acrylic (light, Worsted, category 3).

The garment is made in two pieces and then sewn together. The instructions include lots of detail to ensure shaping is made easy. There are lots of options for selecting your own sizing, so there really is no limit to the sizes you can make.

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 shaping and pattern techniques.