Comfortable Crochet Shorts Pattern For All Sizes

Crochet shorts are a delightful and stylish piece of clothing that’s perfect for warm weather. If they’re for a playful two-year-old or made in larger sizes for adults, these crochet shorts are both comfortable and charming. With their simple yet elegant design, they pair beautifully with tank tops, making them ideal for casual outings or staying cozy at home.

How to Crochet Stylish Shorts

Making these shorts is simple and fun, especially for beginners. You’ll start by working on a stretchy waistband with neat little buttonholes for the cord. Then, you’ll add cute fan-shaped stitches for the lower half, creating a breezy, stylish design.

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Step-by-Step Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: 100 grams of thread (cotton yarn is recommended for comfort and breathability).
• Hook: 3mm crochet hook.
• Optional Tools: Scissors, measuring tape (to measure waist and desired length), and tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Pattern Instructions

Step 1: Waistband

1. Measure the waist of the intended wearer and create a chain of the necessary length. (For example: The tutorial used a chain measuring 56 cm or 22 inches—128 chains for a child’s size.)
2. Join Chain: Connect the chain ends with a slip stitch to form a loop. Be sure not to twist the chain.

Step 2: Create Ribbing for Waistband

1. Row 1:
   • Chain 1.
   • Insert a single crochet into the first stitch.
   • Chain 1, skip 1 stitch, single crochet into the next stitch. Continue this sequence across the row.
   • End the row with a slip stitch.
2. Row 2 to 5: Repeat row 1. Alternate between chains and single crochets while following the same sequence for a total of 4 rows.

Step 3: Add Buttonholes for Cord

• Row 6:
  1. Chain 1, single crochet into the first stitch.
  2. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch, single crochet into the next stitch (repeat this base sequence for 9 stitches).
  3. Create a buttonhole by chaining 3 and skipping 3 stitches, then continue the sequence (single crochet, chain 1, skip stitches).
  4. Adjust stitch counts as needed (skip 4 or 2 stitches) to ensure the buttonholes are evenly spaced.
  5. End the row with a slip stitch.

Step 4: Basic Shorts Body

1. Fan Pattern:
   • Begin the row by working 3 chains. In the same stitch, work 1 double crochet, 2 chains, and 2 double crochets (this creates one fan).
   • Skip 3 stitches and repeat the fan sequence into the next stitch (2 double crochets, 2 chains, 2 double crochets).
   • Continue this sequence for the entire row.
   • End with a slip stitch.
2. Work Even Fans: Ensure the fan count is even. Spin your work and repeat the fan sequence from the reverse side for the second row. This creates a symmetrical structure.
3. Rows 7 to Necessary Measurement: Keep repeating the fan stitch rows until you reach your desired shorts length. For reference, the example pairs were worked to 16 cm (6.2 inches) in length, with 34 fans total (17 for each leg).

Step 5: Separate Legs

1. For the first leg, divide the fans evenly (e.g., 17 for each leg). Join with a slip stitch to form the first leg opening.
2. Work in the round for additional rows to complete the first leg (continue working 3 chains, 1 double crochet, and fan patterns).
3. When you reach the desired leg length, fasten off the yarn and move on to the second leg, repeating the steps.

Step 6: Add Decorative Features

1. Create the cord: Crochet a long chain (about 150 chains) and work slip stitches across the entire chain to make it sturdy.
2. Pass the cord through the buttonholes created earlier in the waistband to create a drawstring effect.
3. Customize further by adding tassels, beads, or pom-poms to the ends of the cord.

Finishing Touches

1. Weave in any ends using a tapestry needle to ensure a clean finish.
2. Test the fit and adjust the cord as needed.

Video Tutorial