This crochet pattern creates sleek biker shorts, featuring a versatile waistband with an adjustable drawstring for a perfect fit to any waist size. The design is highly customizable in length, offering the option to craft them as short, chic booty shorts or a longer, classic biker shorts style. The flexible waistband ensures comfort and adaptability, making these shorts a stylish addition to any wardrobe.
Crochet Biker Shorts
These crocheted biker shorts are perfect for various occasions, be it casual outings or sporting activities. With the addition of a drawstring in the waistband, they provide an adjustable fit, accommodating different body types comfortably. The option to extend or reduce the length allows for personalized styling, making them a versatile piece for beachwear, yoga sessions, or as a fashionable undergarment.
Step By Step Pattern
Materials Needed:
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Thin acrylic yarn (doubled to achieve medium weight)
Measurements:
- Take your hip measurement (example used in the tutorial is 40 inches)
Pattern:
- Waistband Start
- Chain enough stitches to match your hip measurement when stretched.
- Join to the first chain with a slip stitch to form a ring.
- Row 1: Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet). Double crochet in each chain around. Join with a slip stitch to top of beginning chain.
- Row 2-4: Chain 3. Alternate front post and back post double crochets around. Join with a slip stitch.
- If desired, increase the number of rows for a thicker waistband.
- Body of the Shorts
- Continue from the waistband.
- Row 1: Chain 2. Half double crochet in each stitch around. Instead of joining, continue working in rounds to avoid a seam.
- Place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round to keep track.
- Work in half double crochets for as many rounds as needed to reach the desired length before the crotch (suggested 25 rounds for a hips measurement of 40 inches).
- Leg Holes
- First Leg:
- After completing the desired length, fold your work to determine the middle and mark each side.
- Chain 16 for the crotch and join with the opposite side using slip stitches to form the first leg hole.
- Work in rounds of half double crochets for about 12 rows or to desired length of the shorts.
- For a tapered look, decrease at the inner thighs every alternate row starting from Row 13.
- Second Leg:
- Attach the yarn to the base of the second leg hole.
- Repeat the same steps as the first leg.
- First Leg:
- Finishing
- Finish each leg with a slip stitch and cut the yarn.
- Weave in all the loose ends.
- For the waistband, you may add a drawstring or elastic for a better fit by threading it through the top row of the waistband.
Additional Tips:
- Ensure each row is free of twists before continuing.
- Adjust the number of increases or decreases based on the fit as you try on the shorts.
- You can customize the length and fit according to your preference by adding more or fewer rows in the waistband and legs.
Cleanup:
Once done, make sure to neatly sew in all the ends, and optionally block your shorts to give them a professional finish.
This tutorial provides a basis for making crochet biker shorts, which can be adjusted and customized in a variety of ways according to your own measurements and desired styling details.
Can I use a different yarn weight for this pattern?
Yes, any medium weight yarn works for this pattern. If using lighter yarn, double it to match the thickness.
