Stylish Crochet Shorts Pattern Lightweight Summer Wearable

If you’ve ever wanted to crochet your own custom-fit, comfy, and super cute shorts, this pattern is your go-to guide. Designed to be both functional and fashionable, these crochet shorts are perfect for lounging, layering, or styling up a casual day look.

Crochet Shorts

With an easy-to-follow structure and room for size adjustments, the pattern offers the freedom to choose your favorite colors and yarn textures. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this project is both rewarding and fun—plus, it gives you a wearable piece you’ll be proud to say you made yourself.

Materials Needed

Yarn (e.g., Yarn Bee Pearl Spun Low Fiber in Matcha Mondays, Moss, and Pearl)
Crochet hook
Scissors
Safety pins

Waistband

Make a slip knot.
Chain 7.

Skip the top loop and insert the hook into the sixth chain.
Yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, pull through both loops.
Repeat until the piece fits snugly around your waist.
Connect the ends by inserting the hook through the top loops of both sides, yarn over, and pull through both.
Chain 1 and single crochet around the entire waistband.

Add two full rows of single crochets around the waistband.

Body of the Shorts

Attach the lighter green yarn (Matcha Mondays) and work a round of single crochets.
Switch to the darker green yarn (Moss), chain 2, and make half double crochets into each stitch.
For the next 2 rows, increase on each side to widen the body.
Work 2 rows with no increases.
For the next 12 rows, increase at four points: both sides and the center of the front and back.
Finish with 11 rows of half double crochets without increases to achieve your desired length.

Creating Leg Holes

Lay the shorts flat and mark the center points on the front and back.
Tuck in all yarn tails to prep for joining.
Make a slip knot and connect the front and back centers with your hook.
Chain 9 (adjust for your body size).
Connect the chain to the opposite side, chain 1, and begin half double crochets around the leg opening.