Crocheted with comfort and style in mind, these crochet shorts offer a snug fit at the waist, transitioning smoothly to a relaxed fit around the hips and legs. The design incorporates a solid stitch pattern, giving the shorts a neat and cohesive look, perfect for casual wear on warm days.
Easy Crochet Shorts
These versatile crochet shorts are suitable for a range of activities from lounging at home to casual outings. With an adjustable waistband and tailored fit, they provide both comfort and style. The lightweight yarn ensures breathability, making them ideal for summer.
Step By Step Pattern
Materials:
- Lion Brand Pound of Love skein (Number 4 Medium weight yarn, on the thinner side)
- 5.5 mm crochet hook
- 5 mm crochet hook
Pattern Notes:
- This pattern uses U.S. crochet terms.
- Adjust your hook size if you are using a different yarn than recommended to achieve similar results.
- The initial chain should fit snugly around your waist but not too tight.
Pattern Instructions:
Waistband:
- Starting Loop: Using the 5.5 mm hook, create a slip knot and chain a length that fits comfortably around your waist. For this pattern, a chain of 112 is used, but adjust as necessary for your size. The number can be odd or even, but an even number is recommended for ease in later steps.
- Joining: Ensure your chain is not twisted, join with a slip stitch to the first chain to form a loop.
Waistband Row 1:
- Switch Hooks: Change to the 5 mm crochet hook.
- Starting Chain: Chain 2, this does not count as a stitch.
- First Row: Double crochet in the same stitch and in each stitch around the loop. Make sure the number of double crochets matches the number of chains in your starting loop.
- Joining: Slip stitch into the top of the first double crochet to complete the row.
Waistband Rows 2-7:
- Repeat the steps for the Waistband Row 1 to create a total of 7 rows, or until the band reaches your desired height before needing to increase for hips and legs. Adjust the number of rows as needed for your size.
Increasing for Hips and Legs:
- Row Setup: With your stitch count divided in half (e.g., 112 stitches = 56 stitches per half), you’ll start the increase rounds.
- First Increase: Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch), then work 2 double crochets in the first stitch. Continue with one double crochet in every stitch until you have one stitch left before the middle stitch. In the middle stitch, work 2 double crochets. Repeat this step for the second half of your stitches.
- Subsequent Increases: For each new row, repeat the increase pattern by placing two double crochets in the first and the middle stitch of each half segment of your shorts. Continue this pattern until the shorts have about 2-3 inches left to meet underneath you.
Joining the Legs:
- First Leg Closure: Chain 1 and single crochet in the first stitch at one side of the shorts. Chain 3, slip stitch into the corresponding middle stitch on the other leg side. Turn, slip stitch into the next stitch, and single crochet across the four chain stitches in the middle. Continue with double crochets around the leg opening as established, adjusting the number of rounds to fit your desired leg length.
- Second Leg: Repeat the process for the second leg, ensuring consistency in the stitches and rounds used for symmetry.
Finishing:
- Finish off and weave in all ends.
Notes:
- Customize the fit by adjusting the number of increases or the length of the legs as needed.
- Remember, the fit and size may vary based on yarn and tension, so try on the shorts as you go to ensure a perfect fit.
Can I use heavyweight yarn for these crochet shorts?
Heavier yarns may result in bulkier shorts and reduce breathability. For best results, stick to medium or lightweight yarns.
