These handmade crochet shorts are perfect for summer! They boast a charming and stimulating design, featuring a lace embellishment at the waist and a symmetrical point pattern throughout. The contour measures about 50 centimeters, ensuring a comfortable fit.
Crochet Shorts Pattern
Ideal for the summer months, these crochet shorts offer both comfort and style. They’re tailored to fit toddlers, approximately one-year-old, but the pattern can be adjusted for larger sizes. Lightweight and breathable, they’re perfect for beach outings or casual wear.
Step By Step Pattern
Materials Needed:
- Crochet hook
- Yarn (80 grams for size 1 year; adjust quantity for larger sizes)
- Marker
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Gauge:
- Not specified, but adjust the hook size to achieve the desired size.
Size:
- For 1 year old (with instructions to adjust for larger sizes)
Pattern Notes:
- The stitch count is very important for these shorts. Ensure you have an odd number of chains to start.
- Chains at the beginning of rows count as stitches.
- The pattern consists of double crochet (dc), slip stitch (sl st), and chain (ch) stitches mainly.
- Work increases at the center of the shorts for shaping.
Shorts Pattern:
Starting Chain:
- Make 45 ch (must be an odd number).
Round 1:
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each ch across, sl st to join in the top of the beginning ch-3.
Shaping Center:
- Mark the center stitch for increases.
- For the increase, make 3 dc in the center stitch marked by the marker.
Continuous Rounds:
- Rounds 2 onwards: Continue in rounds, making dc in each stitch around, with an increase (3 dc) in the center stitch marked by the marker each round.
- Repeat these rounds until you have completed 10 rounds (or desired length before splitting for legs).
Legs:
- After completing the body part (10 rounds or desired length), you will work each leg separately in rounds.
- Leg Work: Continue in the established pattern, working in rounds on each leg. Make sure to add extra chains if needed to adjust the fit around the leg opening.
- Finish each leg with a sc edging for a clean look.
Waistband:
- Join yarn at the waist.
- Chain 1, work sc evenly around the waist.
- Make a drawstring: Chain until you reach a desired length, fasten off. Weave the drawstring through the sc round at the waist.
Finishing:
- Weave in all ends.
- Block if necessary to even out the stitches and sizing.
Drawstring and Final Touches:
- Make a drawstring by chaining a desired length and slip stitch back along the chain. Weave through the waistband.
- Adjust the drawstring for fit.
Can the size of the crochet shorts be adjusted for older children?
Yes, adjust the number of starting chain stitches and continue the double crochet and increase pattern accordingly to fit larger sizes.
