Crochet Shorts

The shorts are worked from the top down, making it easy to customize the length as you go. Keep them short, make them longer, or continue working to create lightweight crochet pants.

Written instructions, helpful photo tutorials, video tutorial links, and guidance for making the shorts longer if desired. Includes women’s sizes XS–XXL.

Gauge blocked: 28 dc X 14 row = 4” (The waistband and the body of the shorts are the same gauge measurements).

Yarn needed:

Color A: 270(330, 400, 470, 540, 610) yards

Color B: 150(180, 220, 260, 300, 340) yards

Finished Garment Measurements After blocking (All measurements are taken without stretching the shorts. The shorts will stretch a few inches when worn)

Waist circumference: 28.28”(29.14”, 30.85”, 32.57”, 34.28”, 36”)

Hip circumference: 32.57”(34.28”, 36.85”, 39.42”, 42”, 44.57”)

Inseam length: 2”(2”, 2.57”, 3.14”, 3.71”, 4.28”)

Total length: 11.71”(12.85”, 13.42”, 15.14”, 16.85”, 18.57”)

Happy crocheting!