These crochet shorts were originally designed as bikini shorts, but they’re versatile enough for so much more. Wear them as casual summer shorts, over your swimsuit at the beach or pool, on vacation, at backyard BBQs, festivals, picnics, or anywhere you want a lightweight handmade garment that’s both comfortable and stylish.

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.

MATERIALS
• Perfect Bikini Stretch Yarn (#2 Sport Weight)
• 2.5 Crochet Hook
• Elastic for waistband
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors

Notes:
This pattern uses English (US) Terminology
This crochet shorts pattern is made as women’s sizes XS(S, M, L, XL, XXL)
In this picture I have demonstrated with size small

Yarn needed:
Color A: 270(330, 400, 470, 540, 610) yards
Color B: 150(180, 220, 260, 300, 340) yards

Gauge blocked: 28 dc X 14 row = 4” (The waistband and the body of the shorts are the same gauge measurements). Please adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge

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!