Crochet Shorts Tutorial – Stylish & Comfortable Summer Wear

These crochet shorts boast a form-fitting design with a snug waist that gradually tapers into a relaxed hip section. The pattern features rows of neat half-double crochets, with the leg edges accented by a delicate shell pattern, adding a feminine flair to the overall simplistic yet stylish design.

Stylish & Comfortable Summer Wear

Ideal for summer wear, these crochet shorts offer both comfort and style. They come with a customizable drawstring waist for a secure fit, and their stretchable nature ensures they cater to various body types. Lightweight yarn ensures breathability, making them perfect for warm-weather outings or beach days.

Step By Step Pattern

Materials You’ll Need:

• 2 skeins of the Caron Simply Soft yarn (weight 3 DK yarn)
• 4.25 millimeter crochet hook

Steps:

1. Create a Slip Knot and Chain:
   • Make a slip knot and bring in your 4.25 hook.
   • Measure your waist (for this example, 28 inches).
   • Create an even number chain that reaches your waist measurement.
   • Add one more chain for turning. (In the example, 110 chains for 28 inches)
2. Join and Work in the Round:
   • Straighten out the chain to avoid twists.
   • Insert the hook into the very first chain and slip stitch to form a circle.
3. First Row of Half Double Crochets (HDC):
   • Chain 1 to start the row.
   • Insert one HDC into each stitch along the chain, ensuring to work into the same stitch as the join for the first HDC.
   • Slip stitch into the first chain one space to complete the row.
4. Second Row (Front Post and Back Post Stitches):
   • Chain 1 to start.
   • Alternate each stitch between a front post half double crochet and a back post half double crochet.
   • Continue alternating for the entire row, ending with a back post stitch.

1. Third Row (Repeat of Row Two):
   • Chain 1 to start and repeat the front post and back post pattern from the second row.
2. Fourth-Fifth Rows (Regular HDC):
   • Chain 1 and work one HDC into the top of each stitch in the previous row.
   • Continue for the next row to create a total of four rows of regular HDCs.
3. Ninth Row (Start Increasing):
   • Place stitch markers to indicate where to increase for the hips.
   • Work one HDC in each stitch until you reach the marker.
   • Make increases at each marked corner by adding two HDCs into the same stitch.
4. Tenth Row and Onward:
   • Chain 1 to start and place one HDC into each stitch.
   • On every alternate row, place one extra HDC into the marked increase stitches from the previous row.
5. Separate Leg Holes:
   • Find the center of your work and place stitch markers to mark the separation of the two leg holes.
   • Chain a number (15 in this example) to create a new gap for leg holes.
   • Attach yarn at the center of the chain and work HDCs until you reach the starting point, then slip stitch to join the round.
6. Work the Legs in Rounds:
   • Chain 1 to start each new round of HDCs for the legs.
   • Slip stitch to join at the end of each round.

1. Shell Pattern for the Legs:
   • Chain 1 and single crochet into the first stitch.
   • Skip one stitch, then create a shell by adding 5 double crochets into the second stitch.
   • Skip one stitch and single crochet into the next to anchor the shell.
   • Repeat the shell pattern for the entire row of the leg.
2. Create a Drawstring:
   • Create a long chain (38 inches recommended).
   • Weave the chain through the top edge of the shorts for an adjustable waist.

Remember to customize stitch counts, measurements, and the number of rows to fit your size.

How can I adjust the crochet shorts to fit my height?

You can customize the length of the shorts by adding extra rows of half double crochets to achieve the desired rise before proceeding to separate the leg holes.

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