High waist elastic shorts

These are the comfort crochet shorts! A modern, comfy but stylish crochet pattern perfect for the summer. They have a band of thick elastic running through the waistband which enables them to easily fit over your hips and sit at your waist. The length of the crochet shorts is completely customisable, so you could even make them into trousers if you prefer!

This crochet pattern is suitable for advanced beginner crocheters. You need to know skills such as chain, half double crochet in the back loop, half double crochet and slip stitch.

There are lots and lots of photos included throughout the pattern to help you along the way.

You will need:

- 730 - 1090 yards of sport weight / size 2 cotton yarn. More details are included in the pattern.

- 3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

- a length of 1 inch wide flat elastic (enough to fit around your waist).

- sewing thread

- sewing needle

- yarn needle

- scissors

- measuring tape

- 4 stitch markers