These comfy, form-fitting crochet shorts begin with a ribbed waistband, crafted by chaining 12 and working up in single crochets to create a snug fit. A drawstring cinches the top, providing adjustability. Half double crochets form the body of the shorts, expanding gracefully for a relaxed look, shaping nicely around hips and legs.
Easy Crochet Shorts
Designed for a personalized fit, the crochet shorts are tried on repeatedly during the making process to ensure the ideal contour. Increases are strategically placed to accommodate natural curves. The crotch is shaped by slip-stitching chains and working half double crochets, with the option to adjust for more room as needed.
Step By Step Pattern
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Baby Bee Sweet Delight in Cloudy (or a similar category 3/light yarn)
- Crochet Hook: 4.25mm (although the yarn recommends a 4mm hook, the creator used 4.25mm)
- Tape Measure
- Yarn Needle
- Stitch Marker
Pattern Overview:
This crochet pattern involves starting with a ribbed waistband, then working your way down to create the body of the shorts, and finally, forming the crotch area. Increases are made around the hips for a better fit, and the project is finished with half-double crochet stitches for length before repeating these steps for the other leg.
Waistband:
- Start by chaining 12.
- Row 1: Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. You will have 11 single crochets.
- Row 2: Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch), turn. Single crochet in the back loop only across.
- Repeat Row 2 for a length that wraps comfortably around your waist. Measure it with a tape measure for accuracy. Join ends together with slip stitches to form a circle.
Body of the Shorts:
- Setup Round: Attach your yarn at the seam of the waistband. Chain 1 and evenly distribute 105 single crochets around the waistband. Slip stitch to the first single crochet to join.
- Continue to single crochet around without joining for a seamless look, or join each round with a slip stitch—it’s up to your preference.
- Keep adding rounds of single crochets until you reach the desired length down to the start of your crotch area. Try on the piece occasionally to ensure a good fit, adjusting stitch count as necessary.
Hip Increases:
- As you approach the hip area, increase by adding 2 stitches in the middle of the front and back, and 2 stitches at each side, aiming for 3 increases at the back part for better fitting around the hips.
- Continue with half double crochets, adding a few more rounds (about 8 more) to extend beyond the hips down towards the beginning of the crotch area.
Crotch Area:
- Fold the shorts in half to find the center point of the crotch.
- Place a stitch marker at the midpoint of the crotch area to serve as a guide.
- Creating the Crotch: Pick a side to start, chain 6, then form a strip of 6 half-double crochets wide for the crotch area, attaching it with slip stitches to the body of the shorts at each side.
- Continue to build up the crotch area until it matches the desired length.
Legs:
- Once the crotch area is completed, continue to work half-double crochets around the leg opening.
- Repeat the same steps for the other leg, ensuring evenness in length and width.
- Finish off each leg by weaving in ends securely.
Drawstring (Optional):
- Chain 150 (or enough to wrap comfortably around your waist with extra for tying).
- Weave this chain through the waistband or ribbing near the top of the shorts.
Finishing Touches:
- Secure all loose ends with a yarn needle.
- Try on your shorts and adjust the drawstring as needed for a perfect fit.
Note:
- This pattern is somewhat flexible; try on the shorts at various stages to ensure a custom fit.
- Adjustments can be made in the length of the shorts or the width of each leg according to individual preference.
What’s the best method to adjust the fit of crochet shorts?
Try on the shorts during creation, adding increases where needed for a snug fit. Use stitch markers to help maintain symmetry.
