PDF Crochet pattern for the perfect pair of legwear. Make ‘em short, make ‘em long, they’re great either way! They have a high, folder waistband, slightly dropped crotch and wide leg. I’d rate it a 3/5 in terms of difficulty.

This pattern is made top down in moss stitch with a yarn over slip stitch ribbing at the waist and i-cord details on the bottom hem of the leg.

Size

To fit hip (widest part)

85 (95) 105 (115) 125 (135) 145 (155) 165 cm

Hip circumference (widest part)

106 (116) 126 (136) 146 (156) 166 (176) 186 cm

To be crocheted with 20-25 cm of positive ease

Thigh circumference (widest part)

55 (60) 65 (70) 75 (80) 85 (90) 95 cm

I have a hip measurement of 93cm, and I’m wearing the shorts in size 105 and the pants in size 95.

Waist circumference, measured unstretched and does not account for the elastic waistband.

70 (75) 84 (90) 98 (104) 112 (118) 127 cm

Inseam length

Shorts: 13 (13) 14 (14) 15 (15) 17 (17) 18 cm

Pants: 50 (50) 51 (52) 52 (54) 54 (55) 55 cm

Length is customizable, but if you choose adjust, keep in mind that it will affect your yarn quantity.

Gauge for 10x10 cm: 12 stitches by 16 rows in moss stitch on hook 3,5mm, or hook needed to meet gauge. Always make a gauge swatch and remember to block it. Keep in mind that due to the weight of the shorts, the final gauge will stretch row-wise, and unblocked gauge should fall in the 18-19 rows range.

Materials

Yarn

Shorts: By Permin Esther (50g/235m)

200 (200) 250 (250) 250 (300) 300 (350) 400 g

Pants: Kaos Yarn Organic Soft Merino (50g/225m)

350 (350) 400 (450) 450 (500) 500 (550) 600 g

The waistband is crocheted with yarn held double, the legs are crocheted with yarn held single.

3,5mm crochet hook.

Other: elastic ribbon, approx 4 cm wide, approx the length of your waist circumference.