Beginner Friendly Crochet Mesh Shorts Pattern

Creating beautifully airy and stylish, these beginner-friendly crochet mesh shorts are perfect for summer. This pattern offers straightforward steps that even newcomers can easily follow.

The shorts combine comfort with trendy design, making them a versatile piece in your handmade wardrobe collection.

Crochet Mesh Shorts Pattern

These shorts serve multiple purposes: perfect as a beach cover-up, essential for lounging, or fantastic for casual outings. The mesh pattern ensures breathability and flexibility. Unique shapes are crafted by adjusting the number of rows for the waistband, leg openings, and overall length.

Step By Step Pattern

Materials:

Yarn: Medium weight yarn (size 4)
Hook: 5.5 mm (I-9) crochet hook
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers

Key Crochet Techniques:

Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Double Crochet (dc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Detailed Instructions

Waistband:

- Chain desired waist length (multiples of 5)

- Join to first chain with sl st to form a ring
- Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in each ch around, join with sl st
- Repeat Row 1 for 5 rows or desired waistband width

Body:

- Mesh Pattern Foundation: Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 3), skip 1, dc in next stitch, ch 3, repeat from * to end, join with sl st
- Round 2-10: sl st into next ch 3 sp, ch 5, dc in next dc, ch 3, repeat around, join with sl st

Leg Openings:

- Split the body into two halves:
  - Mark each side with stitch markers for the leg openings
  - Work each half separately for the legs:

- Round 1: Ch 3, dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, repeat around, join with sl st
- Repeat Round 1 for 10 rows or desired length

Finish Edges:

- Hdc evenly around each leg opening
- Fasten off and weave in ends

Additional Notes:

Adjust yarn type for different textures and finishes.
Customize the length as preferred by adding or reducing the number of rounds in the body and legs.

Conclusion:

This pattern enables you to craft a stylish and comfortable piece which will be the envy of your friends. Enjoy the versatility and practical wearability of your new crochet mesh shorts!