Crochet Meshes are a row worked by alternating 1 double crochet and 1 chain stitch while skipping 1 stitch in the row below. This is one of the stitches used in what is called "Filet Crochet".

To work a row of meshes, start with a yarn over before inserting the hook in 6th chain as shown in fig. 1 and complete a double crochet stitch (fig. 2-5).

Chain 1, skip one stitch in row below and make one double crochet. (fig. 6)

Continue working meshes to the end of your row. Repeating step 2 across. You have 3 meshes in your row. Congratulations! You've worked your first row of meshes! (fig. 7)

To start the following row chain 4 (replaces the first double crochet and chain stitch in next row) at end of current row and turn your work from right to left. (fig. 8)

Double crochet in next double crochet; chain 1, repeat once more then double crochet in 2nd chain at end of row (leaving bottom 3 chains unworked). (fig. 9-10 and continue.) Continue working in rows until you are comfortable and your stitches look nice and even. Fasten off (fig. 10).

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