Get ready to combine classic crochet with streetwear flair! These Crochet granny square basketball shorts are the ultimate DIY fashion statement—fun, functional, and endlessly customizable. This pattern walks you through creating large, vibrant granny squares, assembling them into comfy shorts, and finishing with a stretchy ribbed waistband and braided drawstring.
Crochet Basketball Granny Square Shorts
Whether you're lounging, heading to a festival, or just showing off your skills, these shorts are a bold, handmade piece that's bound to turn heads. You can choose your favorite color palette to match your vibe or go full retro with bold contrasting shades. The best part? They’re beginner-friendly and stylish enough to go viral.
Materials Needed
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Measuring tape
- Yarn in desired colors (e.g., black, white, orange)
Making the Granny Squares
Magic Ring:
- Begin with a magic ring.
Round 1:
- Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), make 2 dc into ring.
- Ch 2, 3 dc—repeat 3 more times.
- Join with sl st to top of starting ch 3.
Round 2 (Change to orange):
- Ch 2, in each corner space: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc.
- Ch 1 between corners.
Subsequent Rounds:
- Corners: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner space.
- Sides: 3 dc in each ch-1 space.
- Follow color pattern: white center, 2 rounds orange, 2 rounds black.
Size:
- Make 2 large squares, each with 23 rounds (approx. 22" wide).
Assembling the Shorts
Fold Each Square:
- Fold in half with right sides facing inward.
Pinning and Seaming:
- Pin both squares together, leaving 10" from the top for leg openings.
- Slip stitch or sew the panels together from bottom up to the 10" mark.
Waistband:
- With right side facing out, attach yarn to top.
- Work in the round, decreasing slightly for fit.
- Alternate front post and back post dc for ribbed texture.
- Add more rows in desired colors.
Making the Drawstring
Create a Braided String:
- Use leftover yarn; pull loops through one another using a chain braid method.
Measurements:
- Final string should be about 26" unstretched, 39" when stretched.
Weave Through Waistband:
- Use latch pin or similar tool.
- Skip two stitches at a time while weaving.
- Adjust and secure ends as needed.
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