Ribbed Shorts by Liz Salazar

Ribbed Shorts

Crochet
July 2026
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in sc
4.0 mm (G)
5.0 mm (H)
720 - 1680 yards (658 - 1536 m)
XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

The main section of these Shorts is worked flat from side
to side. The waistband is crocheted directly onto the main
section after seaming. To change color, join new color at
the last pull through of the slip stitch join.

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Shown in 2X.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hip Circumference: 34 (36, 40, 44, 48) (53, 55, 57, 62)“
Inseam: 4 (4, 4½, 4½, 5) (5½, 6, 6½, 7)”

MATERIALS
Premier® Yarns Anti-Pilling Everyday® Worsted (100% AntiPilling Acrylic; 3.5oz/100g, 180yds/165m)
• MC: Shown in 100-66 Burgundy and 100-09 Royal Blue
– 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6, 6) balls
• CC: Shown in 100-07 Really Red and 100-16 Kiwi – 1 (1,
1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) balls
Hook: US Size G-6 (4 mm) and H-8 (5 mm) or size needed
to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle

GAUGE
16 blo sc x 16 rows = 4” with larger hook
18 blo sc x 18 rows = 4” with smaller hook
Save time, check your gauge.

SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN:
• Chain and single crochet stitches.
• Slip stitches.
• Slip stitch joining.
• Working in turned rows and in and joined rounds.
• Working through back loops and front loops of
stitches.