These crochet mesh shorts are the ultimate blend of comfort, breathability, and style perfect for beach days, lounging, or layering over swimwear. This pattern uses basic stitches and lightweight yarn to create a mesh texture that's both trendy and practical.
Crochet Mesh Shorts
With adjustable sizing instructions and a customizable drawstring waistband, these shorts can be tailored to fit your body perfectly. Whether you're crafting for yourself or making a handmade gift, these shorts are a fun, fashionable addition to any summer wardrobe.
Materials Needed
- 40g fingering yarn (held double)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
Getting Started
- Make a slip knot.
- Small–Medium: Chain 68
- Extra-Large: Chain 72
Row 1 (Mesh Foundation)
- Yarn over, skip 6 stitches, and double crochet in the 7th stitch.
Repeat the following to end:
- Chain 2
- Skip 2 stitches
- Double crochet in the next stitch
You should have:
- 21 boxes for Extra Small
Row 2
- Chain 6, turn.
- Skip the first chain 2 space.
- Double crochet in the next chain 2 space.
- Chain 2, double crochet in next chain 2 space.
- Continue this to the end.
- Finish with a double crochet in the third stitch of the initial chain 6.
Subsequent Rows
- Chain 6, turn.
- Skip first box, double crochet in second chain 2 space.
- Repeat: chain 2, double crochet in each chain 2 space.
- At row end: chain 2, double crochet in the third stitch of the chain 6.
Total Number of Rows by Size
- Extra Small: 22 rows
- Small: 25 rows
- Medium: 28–29 rows
- Large: 30–31 rows
Creating the Clutch Area
- After last row, chain 6.
- Skip one box, double crochet in next chain 2 space.
- Repeat 6 times.
Chain 6, turn, and repeat for:
- 3 rows (XS–M)
- 4 rows (L–XL)
- Chain 1, cut yarn, fasten off.
- Repeat for opposite side.
Assembling Panels
- Attach yarn at the bottom edge.
- Chain 6, turn.
- Double crochet in second chain 2 space.
- Create 5 boxes, chain 6, turn.
- Repeat for 3 rows.
- Repeat for second panel.
Joining the Clutch
- Connect panels at the clutch.
- Attach yarn at top, slip stitch across.
Alternate pattern:
- Chain 2
- Single crochet in front panel’s chain 2 space
- Chain 2
- Single crochet in back panel’s chain 2 space
- Continue to end, fasten off.
Attaching the Other Panel
- Repeat above process, working from the wrong side.
- Place stitch marker in center.
- Join panels at stitch marker.
Connecting Front & Back
- Skip 2 chains, attach to 3rd stitch, chain 1.
- Repeat with slip stitch on opposite panel.
- Continue alternating single crochet and chain 2 until the stitch marker.
Finishing Clutch Bottom
- Continue established pattern, aligning panels.
- At marker: chain 2, single crochet in back panel, continue around.
- In chain 6 space: single crochet, chain 2, single crochet.
- End with: skip 2, single crochet in 3rd stitch, chain 2, slip stitch.
Waistband
- Chain 2, make 2 double crochets in each square around.
- Slip stitch to join at chain 2 space.
- Chain 1, turn.
- Single crochet in each stitch around.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing Touches
- Make a long chain for the drawstring.
- Weave through waistband spaces.
- Tie and adjust to fit.
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