These crochet lounge shorts, perfect for a size small to medium, boast a charming and comfortable design. The pattern alters slightly from the pair seen in the tutorial, ensuring a unique look. With a starting chain that adapts to your hip measurement, these shorts offer a tailored fit that hugs the body, featuring a structured waistband with a drawstring for adjustable comfort. The shorts showcase a delicate balance between craftsmanship and style, making them a versatile addition to any wardrobe.
Crochet Lounge Shorts
Ideal for lounging or casual wear, these crochet shorts blend functionality with fashion. The pattern includes tips for adjusting sizes, ensuring a perfect fit for all shapes. Its lightweight, breathable yarn makes it suitable for warmer days, while the drawstring waist provides a secure, customizable fit. Whether you’re relaxing at home or stepping out for a quick errand, these shorts offer both comfort and style, proving to be a practical choice for everyday wear.
Step By Step Pattern
Materials Needed:
- 320 meters (or 175 grams) of Weight 4 yarn
- 4mm and 3.5mm crochet hooks
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Pattern Overview:
- Starting Chain: Make a slip knot and chain 68. This chain should be approximately half of your hip measurement.
- Row 1: Chain 3 more (counts as first double crochet). Make a double crochet into the fourth chain from the hook and in each chain across. You should have 68 double crochets.
- Row 2: Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), turn your work. Make 2 double crochets in the first stitch (increase made), then one double crochet in each stitch across.
- Rows 3-16: Repeat Row 2, increasing at the start of each row. Row 16 should have 83 stitches.
- Creating the Leg Openings:
- Rows 1-4 for First Leg Opening: Chain 3, turn your work, and make 4 double crochets. Repeat for a total of 4 rows, then fasten off.
- Rows 1-8 for Second Leg Opening: Reattach yarn at the fourth double crochet from the edge on the opposite side, chain 3, and make 4 double crochets. Repeat for a total of 8 rows, then fasten off.
- Creating the Second Short Piece: Repeat Steps 1-5 to create the second piece of the shorts. Note that when creating the leg openings, start with 8 rows and then do 4 rows for the second leg opening for symmetry.
- Joining the Pieces: Place the right sides together and join the leg openings with slip stitches. Then, use single crochets to join the front and back pieces at the seams.
- Creating the Leg Bands: For each leg, reattach yarn at the seams, chain 3, and make double crochets around the leg opening for 8 rounds. Fasten off.
- Waistband:
- Switch to a 3.5mm hook.
- Reattach yarn at the seam on the back side, chain 18 (for the drawstring hole), then work 18 single crochets back down the chain.
- Return down the waist, creating a ribbed effect by working into the back loops only.
- Continue around the waistline, then join the ends with single crochets.
- Drawstring: Chain a length three times your waist measurement. Fasten off, leaving a tail for weaving. Weave this chain through the waistband, entering and exiting at the chain-18 spaces created earlier.
Finish:
Weave in all ends securely. Adjust the drawstring to fit, and your crochet lounge shorts are ready to wear!
Adjustments:
- Size Adjustments: Vary the starting chain length and the number of rows as necessary to adjust the size. The pattern provides guidance on how to make these adjustments.
- Style Adjustments: The pattern allows for modifications in the height of the waist or the length of the shorts.
Can I adjust the size of these crochet shorts beyond a medium?
Yes, you can easily adjust the size by altering the starting chain length and the number of rows in accordance with your measurements for a suitable fit.
