High waisted elastic shorts by Georgia Jeggo

High waisted elastic shorts

Crochet
May 2025
Sport (12 wpi) ?
18.5 stitches and 15 rows = 4 inches
in half double crochet
3.5 mm (E)
730 - 1090 yards (668 - 997 m)
XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
US
English
This pattern is available from yarnsea.com for €5.50.

These are the comfort crochet shorts! A modern, comfy but stylish crochet pattern perfect for the summer. They have a band of thick elastic running through the waistband which enables them to easily fit over your hips and sit at your waist. The length of the crochet shorts is completely customisable, so you could even make them into trousers if you prefer!

This crochet pattern is suitable for advanced beginner crocheters. You need to know skills such as chain, half double crochet in the back loop, half double crochet and slip stitch.

This crochet pattern has available sizes from XS - 2XL, suitable for hip sizes 33 - 53”

There are lots and lots of photos included throughout the pattern to help you along the way.

You will need:

  • 730 - 1090 yards of sport weight / size 2 cotton yarn. More details are included in the pattern.

  • 3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

  • a length of 1 inch wide flat elastic (enough to fit around your waist).

  • sewing thread

  • sewing needle

  • yarn needle

  • scissors

  • measuring tape

  • 4 stitch markers