Create handmade summer shorts with this crochet shorts pattern PDF, featuring textured griddle stitch, shaped legs, and an elastic waistband. Designed for intermediate crocheters, the pattern includes written instructions for construction, assembly, and finishing.
This is a digital PDF crochet pattern, not a finished pair of shorts. No physical item will be shipped.
What’s Included
- Written instructions for both legs and the waistband
- Griddle stitch and single crochet ribbing guidance
- Short-row and crotch shaping instructions
- Assembly, seaming, and finishing directions
- Sizing adjustment guidance
Skill Level and Sizes
Skill level: Intermediate
Sizes: US women’s 6, 8, 10, and 12
This summer shorts crochet pattern uses shaping, decreases, and seams to create a structured garment with a flexible elastic waistband.
Finished Measurements
Measurements vary by size and are listed in inches:
- Overall length: 15.5–16.8
- Leg length: 5–5.2
- Waist: 23–27.5
- Hips: 34.5–39.8
- Leg width: 22–25.3
Materials You’ll Need
- Approximately 12 oz Caron Simply Soft yarn
- H/5.00 mm and G/4.25 mm crochet hooks
- ½-inch elastic, less than 36 inches
- Tapestry needle
- Safety pins for inserting elastic
- Needle and thread for joining the elastic
Crochet Techniques Used
The pattern combines griddle stitch, made with alternating single and double crochet stitches, with back-loop single crochet ribbing. You’ll also use short-row shaping, single crochet decreases, center and leg seams, and an elastic waistband casing.
Make Your Own Summer Shorts
Add a handmade garment to your summer wardrobe while practicing crochet shaping and garment construction. The textured stitch pattern adds detail, while the elastic waistband provides an adjustable fit.
Choose this crochet shorts pattern PDF for your next intermediate crochet clothing project.
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