It’s getting hot out, but that doesn’t mean that the knitting season has to end. Meshy and breathable knits are going to be your best friend on those warmer days when you still want to show off your hand-knit pieces!

Supplying you with all the hand-knit, summery mesh inspiration is James Watts — @jamesnwatts on Instagram and Ravelry! James has a selection of mesh patterns, including the just released Look at my Holes Boxy, find it on his Ravelry. To commemorate his new pattern, James is running an eight-week knit-a-long for all his mesh patterns!

 

As part of this KAL, one lucky winner will receive a €100 West Wool gift card.

For all the details for entry, participation, and prizes check out James’ Instagram Announcement. The lucky winner will be announced July 11th!

MESH PATTERNS 

LOOK AT MY HOLES BOXY

Look At My Holes Boxy is an oversized, flowy box top perfect for the beach and stylish enough for everywhere else too. It is knit top down, features a simple boat neck that is easily customised to get the perfect on or off the shoulder look, and a split hem plus twisted ribbing add a special finishing touch. Large needles, low yardage, and plenty of plain knit rows make this a quick and satisfying knit.

Get the pattern here.

 

BOAT NECK BATWING

Boat Neck Batwing is a mesh lace top knit bottom up, in the round. The lace is very simple, comprised of a 4-row repeat. This top starts at the waist and grows outward forming a short batwing sleeve, all knit in once piece. You’ll be able to knit this quickly and with very little yardage. Wear this top out and about for summer, be it on the beach or in town.

Get the pattern here.

 

PURE MESH TANK TOP

The Pure Mesh Tank Top is a fun, summery, slinky tank that knits up in very little time and very little yarn. The lace repeat is only two stitches, making this a repetitive, easy to memorise, and approachable all over mesh garment.

Get the pattern here.

 

PARTITION PULLOVER

Partition Pullover is an all over mesh lace drop sleeve sweater with a relaxed fit. The lace is made of a simple and easily memorised four stitch and two row repeat. The effect of this sweater is super sexy and very effortless, plus it’s comfy.

Get the pattern here.