Crochet your way into style with a stunning pair of puff shorts that combine comfort and creativity in the most fashionable way. Imagine cozy textures meeting trendy details—these shorts are the perfect blend of playful design and unique craftsmanship. Whether you’re lounging at home or stepping out, this pattern allows you to crochet a wearable art piece that’s as stylish as it is versatile.
Viral Crochet Puff Shorts Pattern
These puff stitch shorts stand out for their beautiful texture, soft lilac tone, and adjustable fit, making them both functional and fashionable. Designed around your waist and hip measurements, the pattern ensures a perfect fit tailored to your unique size. From its eye-catching puff stitch detail to an elastic-inspired waistband enhanced by a chic drawstring, the design ensures comfort without compromising its modern aesthetic. This project is perfect for those who love adding personal touches to their wardrobe while showcasing their crochet skills with flair.
Credit BRcrochet
Materials Required:
- Yarn Color: Lilac (or preferred choice)
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Tools Needed: Tape measure and scissors
Step 1: Measurements
- Waist Measurement: Determine your waist size. In the video, the instructor's waist measured 28 inches.
- Crochet a chain of your exact waist measurement (unstretched). If you’d prefer an easier counting system, you can use multiples of 4 for your chain length.
- Confirm the chain length by measuring to ensure it matches your waist. The tutorial demonstrates that the chain, when stretched, will expand, which helps accommodate the hips measurement (e.g., from 28 inches to 39 inches).
Step 2: Create the Base
- Make a slip knot to start.
- Chain your waist measurement length (28 inches in the example). Ensure the chain is straight and not twisted.
- Joining: Using slip stitch, join the chain into a loop to form the waistband.
- Make a chain of 2 (this serves as your turning chain).
Step 3: Start Double Crochet Pattern
- Skip the first two chains and work a double crochet stitch into the 3rd chain.
- Crochet double crochet stitches into each chain until you reach the end.
- Join the last stitch to the beginning of the round with a slip stitch to close.
Step 4: Puff Stitch Design
- Chain 3 (counts as your turning chain).
- Begin working puff stitches:
- Yarn over and pull up a loop — you’ll have 3 loops on your hook. Repeat this process until you have 5 loops (or 10 loops if doubling yarn strands).
- Pull through 4 loops, then pull through the remaining 2 loops to complete the puff stitch.
- Chain 1 to separate stitches.
- Skip 3 stitches and work another puff stitch in the 4th stitch.
- Repeat: Continue skipping 3 stitches and working puff stitches in the 4th stitch. This creates a textured pattern.
Step 5: Turn Work
- At the end of each round, use a slip stitch to join.
- Turn your work without chaining. This maintains the straight direction of the puff stitches.
- Repeat the puff stitch pattern for 7 rows.
- For crotch measurements, ensure the shorts measure 7 inches in length after these rows.
Step 6: Divide for Legs (Crotch Point)
- Fold your work in half to find the middle point (this creates the two leg openings).
- Chain either 16 or 20 stitches (multiples of 4 are recommended).
- These chains will connect one leg to the other at the crotch point.
- Join the chain to the opposite side using a slip stitch.
Step 7: Puff Stitch Leg Pattern
- Work the puff stitches for one leg following the same process:
- Skip 3 stitches, work puff stitches into the 4th stitch, and repeat until you complete 5 rows for each leg.
- Finish off with a slip stitch.
- Repeat this process for the second leg.
Step 8: Ribbing for Waistband
- To ensure the waistband fits snugly:
- Crochet front post double crochets (FPDC) and back post double crochets (BPDC) alternately for 2 rows.
- To decrease the waistband circumference randomly, pick two double crochets together to reduce size.
- Complete with a slip stitch, chain 2, and cut the yarn.
Step 9: Drawstring
- Create a long chain (length depends on personal preference).
- Insert the drawstring evenly around the waistband:
- Start at the middle point of the waistband.
- Insert into every 2nd stitch around the waistband.
- Tie the ends to secure.
Step 10: Final Measurements
- Ensure the dimensions fit correctly:
- Waist: 26–28 inches, stretches to 30–32 inches.
- Hips: 34–39 inches, stretches to 42 inches.
- Adjust as needed for personal sizing.
Optional Adjustments:
- Length: Add extra rows to each leg if longer shorts or pants are desired.
- Drawstring design: Decorate or add beads at the ends for flair.
