Stylish Crochet Shorts Pattern for Every Wardrobe

Step into summer with these charming crochet shorts, designed to combine style and comfort in a way that feels endlessly customizable. Whether you're lounging at home or heading out on a warm day, this pattern offers the perfect opportunity to craft a staple piece that suits your unique flair. A balance of practicality and elegance, these crochet shorts showcase your creativity while keeping things relaxed and stylish.

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Crochet Shorts Pattern

This shorts design focuses on creating a fitted waistband and a unique ribbed texture that adds character to the shorts. Featuring clear accents like an optional braided belt and detailed borders around the legs, it stands out as a wearable and versatile addition to your crochet projects. Perfectly adaptable to different sizes and colors, it’s a pattern that celebrates personal expression and thoughtful craftsmanship.

Credit by Kristine

Materials Needed

1. Yarn: 4-ply cotton yarn
   • Main color: Approximately 150g
   • Optional accent color for borders and belt
2. Crochet Hook: 3.5mm
3. Stitch Markers: At least 30-40
4. Scissors
5. Optional: Belt thread (for the braided waistband)

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Step 1: Create the Waistband

1. Start with a slip knot:
   • Twist the yarn, pull the yarn through the loop, and adjust the loop size for your hook.
2. Create chains:
   • Crochet 16 chains (or desired number based on preferred waistband width).
3. First Row (Single Crochet):
   • Skip the last chain.
   • Create single crochet stitches across the row (15 stitches total).
4. Second Row:
   • Chain 1, turn your work.
   • Crochet single crochets in the back loop only for a ribbed texture.
   • Skip 1 stitch in the middle to form a hole for the belt.
5. Third Row & Beyond:
   • Repeat rows 2 and 3 alternately until you have created 90 rows (adjust row count based on waist size).

It's helpful to test the waistband around your waist to ensure the right fit.

6. Join the Band:
   • Connect both ends of the waistband using slip stitches, creating a circular waistband.

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Step 2: Start the Body

1. Foundation for the Body:
   • Turn your work so the smooth side faces outward.
   • Add 2 half double crochets (HDC) on top of each row around the waistband.
   • Total stitches = 2 × number of waistband rows.
2. Mark the Beginning:
   • Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of the round. You will crochet in a spiral without slip stitching the rounds.
3. Add Rows:
   • Crochet 1 HDC in each stitch for 25 rounds (adjust based on desired short length).

Step 3: Form the Legs

1. Divide Stitches:
   • Count the total number of stitches (e.g., 180 stitches for the body).
   • Place a stitch marker at the halfway point (e.g., after 90 stitches).
2. Create Chains for Legs:
   • Add chains between the two halves:
     • 18 chains for size S/M (adjust for larger sizes—typically add 2 chains per size up).
3. Start First Leg:
   • Attach yarn at the stitch marker.
   • Add 1 HDC in each stitch (including chains).
   • Continue spiraling, adding rows for leg length. Repeat for 12 rows (or desired length).
4. Repeat for Second Leg:
   • Attach yarn at the second marker and repeat the same process for the other leg.

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Step 4: Finishing

1. Fasten Off:
   • To end work, do 1 single crochet, followed by 2 slip stitches in the next stitches.
   • Pull the loop longer, cut off the yarn, and weave in loose ends on the inside of the shorts.
2. Add Belt (Optional):
   • Create braided belt using 9 threads (about 2m long each). Secure both ends with knots and braid them.
   • Loop through the waistband holes to tighten the shorts.

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Step 5: Leg Border (Optional)

1. Attach Yarn:
   • Start at the inner part of the leg. Tie yarn securely and chain 1.
2. Create the Border:
   • Single crochet in the first stitch.
   • Skip 2 stitches, then add 5 double crochets in the next stitch.
   • Skip 2 stitches, then single crochet in the next stitch.
   • Repeat this pattern around the leg.
3. Fasten Off:
   • End with slip stitch, chain 1, cut yarn, and weave in ends.

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Sizing Tips

• Waistband: Adjust rows to fit snugly around your waist.
• Body length: Add more rows for high-rise shorts or longer coverage.
• Leg rounds: Adjust the number of rounds for desired leg length.

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