I know that spring just started, but I’m already dreaming of the warm sunny days ahead! What better time than the present to start a project from one of these cute crochet shorts patterns? Hopefully by the time you are finished with your new shorts, it will be warm enough to wear them!
Crochet is having a moment right now and I couldn’t be happier! We aren’t stuck with the free crochet shorts patterns you may have seen before that look awkward and outdated. Rest assured, the patterns that we have curated for you today are marvelously modern. You would be thrilled to wear any one of these cute pairs of shorts to the beach. And I expect that you would receive a few compliments too!
In addition to free crochet shorts patterns for women, we’ve also found a few for men, and a few for kids too. Everyone in the family can get in on the crochet shorts trend.
I love the idea of crocheting your own shorts because you can customize them to your liking. It’s easy to add a few rounds to the bottom to add leg length, or to add a few rounds on top for a higher waist. And, of course, there are many more color options in the yarn aisle than there are colors of shorts available at the store. So you can create shorts as unique as you are from these free crochet shorts patterns. I love ones with an adjustable waistband.
You can also choose the fiber that fits your needs. Most people choose a cotton yarn or blend so that their finished shorts will be comfortable, have a bit of stretch and, well, cotton just makes a cute pair of shorts for all body shapes!
You might be wondering how to crochet shorts or if it is hard to do so. The good news is that there are absolutely beginner-friendly patterns with basic crochet stitches for crochet shorts out there (and we have them)! Rest assured, whether you are new to crochet or a seasoned pro, there are sure to be free crochet patterns on this list that will work for you.
The other thing that makes our variety of free crochet shorts patterns a good fit for different skill levels is the fact that they are available in different pattern formats. While most of the patterns include written instructions, we have also found a few patterns that have video tutorials or charted instructions. These things can be very helpful for visual learners and new crocheters!
So what are you waiting for? Scroll down and see all of these cute crochet shorts patterns for yourself!
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25 Cute Crochet Shorts Patterns for Summer (You’ll Actually Want to Make!)
70s Inspired Crochet Shorts
Have you noticed that 70s style fashion has been making a comeback lately? Hop on board the trend bandwagon with this groovy pair of striped crochet shorts. The design features a high waist, an exterior pocket, and a decorative picot stitch edging along the legs of the shorts. Follow along with the Youtube video to make your own pair.
Designer: Brunaticality
Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)
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Pom Poms Crochet Shorts
Here’s another free crochet shorts pattern that’s available in video format. The blue on blue design is a classic color scheme for summer and I absolutely love the pom pom edging along the legs. If you want a more bohemian vibe, then you could try crocheting them in a warm beige or light brown color.
Designer: Aly Gene
Yarn: 4 Ply Indophil Yarn
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Child Size Crochet Shorts
Babies grow quickly, so why not crochet a pair of stretchy shorts that can grow with them for a while. The pattern for the Child Size Crochet Shorts calls for half double crochet stitches. You’ll find the adult sizes for this pattern further along in the round-up under the name Staycation Shorts.
Designer: Heart Hook Home
Yarn: WeCrochet Comfy (Worsted Weight #4)
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Sideways Shorts
Crocheting these shorts sideways gives them vertical lines instead of horizontal lines. These lines can serve to visually elongate the appearance of your legs and to make your figure appear slimmer too. The recipe style pattern has you use your own body measurements to ensure the perfect fit. You’ll be using mostly half double crochet stitches for this design.
Designer: MadeyJadey
Yarn: None Specified
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Wide Leg Shorts
Wide Leg Shorts have an adorable skirt-like silhouette that flares outwards from the waist. This is a great way to accentuate the figure! Accessorize with a chunky rope belt and you are ready to hit the town. The pattern calls for single and half double crochet stitches along with reverse single crochet stitches.
Designer: Knitcroaddict
Yarn: Lindy Chain (Fingering Weight #1)
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Men’s Granny Stripe Shorts
These Men’s Granny Stripe Shorts started out as a bit of a joke between the designer and her husband. As you can see, the finished design turned out much nicer than expected. While the designer chose red, white, and blue for a 4th of July theme, you could tone down the vibe by using a single color instead like black or navy blue.
Designer: Repeat Crafter Me
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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Stria Shorts
These pretty Stria Shorts use single and half double crochet stitches along with picot stitches. The recipe style pattern relies on your body measurements. While the recommended yarn is a bulky weight, the designer says that it is actually on the lighter side of bulky (or the thicker side of worsted). As you can see, they actually turn out quite dainty looking!
Designer: Skeins and Stitches Co
Yarn: Caron X Pantone (Bulky Weight #5)
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Beginner Friendly Crochet Shorts
As promised, here is one of our free crochet shorts patterns that’s perfect for beginners! These easy crochet shorts feature a high waist with a decorative border of picot stitches along the top edge. Notice the relaxed fit and the rolled cuffs – so cute, right? You’ll use single and half double crochet stitches for the body of the shorts.
Designer: Knitcroaddict
Yarn: ICE yarn Organic Baby Cotton (DK Weight #3)
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Shell Shorts
Single and double crochet stitches make an allover shell stitch design on the surface of the aptly named Shell Shorts. The lacework is so pretty and the holes aren’t so large that they make the shorts immodest. I think that these shorts would look cute on the beach over your swimsuit or you could wear them as pajama shorts.
Designer: Hooked on Homemade Happiness
Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)
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Manaya Short Pants
Horizontal stripes and vertical ridges give the Manaya Short Pants a plaid vibe. You don’t have to worry about changing colors though, because the recommended yarn is a self-striping cake yarn. The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches along with post stitches. What do you think?
Designer: Catalina Ungureanu for Hobbii
Yarn: Hobbii Manaya (Aran Weight #4)
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The Beachside Shorts
Here’s another one of our free crochet shorts patterns that uses a color changing cake yarn. While this might bother some folks that like to have more control over their color changes, I personally like the way that the colors naturally transition. The pattern begins with a back loop single crochet ribbed waistband and then is worked in double crochets in the round to finish up.
Designer: Blogger: yarn and things by allie
Yarn: Bernat Pop (Worsted Weight #4)
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The Bella B Shorts
I’m not sure what the “B” stands for in Bella B Shorts, but it might be for “beginner-friendly”. The pattern is crocheted in all double crochet stitches, which is usually one of the first stitches that beginner crocheters learn. On top of that, the shorts are crocheted all in one piece, so you don’t have to worry about sewing.
Designer: Caraway Crochet
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)
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Shell Shorts
Keep it classic with white in the Shell Shorts pattern. It’s another double crochet design that’s both stunning and simple. After crocheting from the top down in the round, you will add a decorative round of shell stitches around each leg hole. This little design element really adds a lot to the overall look and it’s not too tricky either.
Designer: Caraway Crochet
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids (Worsted Weight #4)
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Cambridge Velvet Shorts
Treat yourself to a little piece of heaven with super soft crochet shorts made from velvet yarn. These would be perfect for pajama shorts. (or for working from home!) The pattern calls for just single and double crochet stitches and it’s made all in one piece. Sounds pretty easy to me, what do you think?
Designer: Love, Aly
Yarn: Bernat Baby Velvet (Worsted Weight #4)
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Beach Comfort
Crochet shorts patterns made with thin yarns tend to be a little more practical for everyday wear. The Beach Comfort shorts boast cuteness and ease of wear. The best part is that there’s no large holes in the body of the shorts. You’ll be crocheting in the round for this pattern starting from the top and working your way down with mostly double crochet stitches.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Safran (Sport Weight #3)
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Pineapple Shorts
Of course, sometimes it’s just more fun to crochet a pair of shorts with lots of lace. They work well for swimsuit cover ups and they sure do look cute! This pattern uses the crochet pineapple lace stitch. The stitchwork may look tricky, but it’s actually pretty easy once you get the hang of it.
Designer: Beautiful Crochet Stuff
Yarn: Alize Bella Solid (Sport Weight #3)
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Summer Shorts
Ok, I’m getting carried away again! Let’s get back to basics with these simple Summer Shorts. The pattern calls for just single and double crochet stitches. Basic stitches plus straightforward construction makes this design great for beginners and for anyone looking for an easy crochet project to work on.
Designer: Hooked on Homemade Happiness
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)
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Overall Romper
I have been seeing lots of overalls and rompers popping up on my social media feeds lately! You can make your very own pair of overall shorts from this Youtube video pattern. How cute would these be over a t-shirt? This would be a fantastic wardrobe piece to have around come summer!
Designer: Chasing Sunraee
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)
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Micaela Shorts
I love crochet shorts patterns that have a little bit of decorative lacework on the legs. It just looks so cute! You could skip the lacework if you want though, and you would still have a great pair of shorts. The pattern calls for just single and double crochet stitches. It is worked in the round from the top down.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Muskat (DK Weight #3)
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Men’s Shorts
There aren’t too many crocheted shorts patterns out there for men, but I do love the look of these. The relaxed fit, generous length, and rolled cuffs look comfortable and cute. The pattern is worked flat in 4 pieces using charted instructions. Do you know someone who would love to receive a pair of these shorts?
Designer: Pierrot
Yarn: Pierrot Yarns Anouk Linen (Sport Weight #3)
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Culottes
These child size crocheted shorts flare outwards from the waist to create extra wide openings for the legs. It makes it look like a skirt! The charted instructions for this design are available in children’s sizes, but I don’t think that it would be too hard to convert it into an adult size pattern. I would totally wear these!
Designer: Pierrot
Yarn: Mondial Cotton Soft Speciale Baby Solid (Fingering Weight #1)
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Minty Fresh Shorts
Mint green makes for fresh fashion looks in these trendy crochet shorts. The design is made from 4 granny squares that are seamed together. They are the more solid kind of granny square though, so there aren’t too many holes. I especially like the diagonal lines in this piece because they add so much interest.
Designer: Hook Yarn Carabiner
Yarn: Bernat Softee Baby Cotton (DK Weight #3)
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Summer Breeze Shorts
You’ll be looking lovely in these lacey Summer Breeze Shorts. The design is made from four panels worked flat and then joined together using mainly half double crochet stitches. These shorts would work well as a swimsuit cover up. You could maybe even crochet them to be a bit more solid for everyday wear and just keep the lace scallops along the bottom edge.
Designer: Cr8tion Crochet for Furls Crochet
Yarn: Knit Picks Lindy Chain (Fingering Weight #1)
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Elly May
Using mostly single crochet stitches and a thin yarn you can create a really solid pair of crochet shorts. The cute and classy design is dressy enough for brunch and casual enough for a day at the beach. Choosing a neutral color like white is a great way to ensure that they go well with a variety of outfits.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Safran (Sport Weight #3)
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Staycation Shorts
The vertical lines of the stitchwork in the Staycation Shorts help to visually elongate the legs. They have a really flattering fit and I especially love the wide lacework on the legs. Most of the pattern is crocheted using just half double crochet stitches so they’re actually pretty easy to crochet!
Designer: Heart Hook Home
Yarn: Knit Picks Comfy (Worsted Weight #4)
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Summer will be here before you know it. Will you be ready with one of these free crochet shorts patterns? I want to know which of these patterns caught your eye! Drop a comment below and let’s chat.
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Amanda
