Turn heads with these charming crochet starfish shorts! This step-by-step pattern is perfect for anyone looking to craft a statement summer piece that blends comfort with a whimsical seaside aesthetic.
Crochet Starfish Shorts
With just a few materials and some basic crochet stitches, you can create a pair of vibrant, custom-fit shorts complete with a playful starfish appliqué. Whether you're heading to the beach or lounging around, these shorts are as fun to wear as they are to make. You can personalize them with your favorite colors and easily adjust the size to fit your style perfectly.
Materials Needed:
- At least two colors of yarn
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Yarning needle
- Scissors
- At least two stitch markers
Waistband:
- Chain 8 (or desired thickness)
- Single crochet down the row
- Repeat until length fits around waist:
- Chain 1, turn
- Back loop only single crochet down the row
- Connect ends using a slip stitch to form a loop
Body of the Shorts:
- Flip waistband so slip stitch seam is hidden
- Chain up 2
- Half double crochet around the waistband
- Slip stitch to the first chain
- Chain 2, turn
- Half double crochet around
- Slip stitch to first chain
- Place stitch markers on both sides
- For shaping:
- 2 half double crochets in each marked stitch (increase round)
- Alternate between increase rounds and regular half double crochet rounds
- Continue until it fits the widest part of your hips
- Continue with regular rounds (no increases) until crotch level
Leg Holes:
- Fold shorts, mark center stitch on opposite side
- Chain bridge:
- 8 for XS/S
- 10 for M/L
- 12 for XL/XXL
- Slip stitch into the marked center stitch
- Chain 1, turn
- Half double crochet into each chain and around
- Repeat rows to desired leg length
- End with slip stitch, chain 2, and turn
- Fasten off yarn
- Repeat process for the second leg
Starfish Appliqué:
- Make a slip knot and chain 3
- Place 10 half double crochets in the first chain
- Slip stitch to first half double crochet
- For each leg (repeat 5 times):
- Chain 8
- Slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook
- Single crochet next
- Half double crochet
- Double crochet in last four chains
- Skip one stitch, slip stitch into the next
- Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing
Finishing Touches:
- Sew starfish onto shorts
- Create drawstring: chain 150 (adjust length as needed)
- Weave drawstring through waistband
- Even out both ends and trim
- Add contrasting color round around legs
- Single crochet border around waistband
- Weave in all loose ends
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