Whip up a pair of crochet shorts for someone to wear this summer! They are perfect for wearing over bathing suits and at the beach.
The free patterns I found available include women’s sizes from XS to 3XL, Men’s sizes, Toddler and Baby Sizes.
I have tried to include details for the patterns linked below, such as the sizes available and the type of yarn and hook that were used.
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25 Free Crochet Shorts Patterns
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Summer Breeze Shorts Pattern
These beautiful Summer Breeze Shorts were designed by Lorene Haythorn Eppolite are crocheted with Fingering Weight Yarn [1] and a 5 mm (H) hook. The sizes that are available are XS to 3XL. The pattern was released as a CAL with Furls.
Read MoreG Squared Shorts
These adorable G Squared Shorts are crocheted with Granny Squares. The design is from Farrah Hodgson and available in sizes XS, S, M, L and XL. She used Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 6 mm (J) hook for her pair.
Read MoreComfy Cotton Shorts Pattern
This Comfy Cotton Shorts Pattern designed by Farrah Hodgson is available in sizes XS, S, M, L and XL. The pattern is crocheted with Medium Weight (Worsted) Yarn [4] and a 6 mm (J) and 5 mm (H) hook.
Read MoreBeginner Friendly Crochet Shorts Pattern
This easy crochet shorts pattern is available from Marigold Rose. The pattern is available in sizes XS to XXL. You will need Light (DK) Yarn [3] and a 3 mm crochet hook. The pattern comes with written instructions and a great video tutorial too.
Watch the Video Read MoreGranny Square Crochet Shorts Pattern
This super cute granny square shorts pattern is available from SFMGS and photos are included to show you how to make your own pair, using a favorite pair of shorts you have on hand at home as a guide.
Read MoreThe Beachside Shorts Pattern
The Beachside Shorts Pattern by Allie Gartner are crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook. The shorts are available in sizes XS to 3XL.
Read MoreShell Shorts Crochet Pattern
The Shell Shorts Crochet Pattern from Hooked on Homemade Happiness is crocheted in Medium Weight Yarn [4] with a 4.5 mm hook. The pattern is available in sizes XS, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL.
Read MoreSummer Shorts Pattern
The Summer Shorts Pattern designed by Breann Mauldin are crocheted with Medium Weight (Worsted) Cotton Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook. The finished shorts measure 10 inches long, 32 inches around the waist and 36 inches around the hips.
Read MoreToddler Shorts Pattern
This Toddler Shorts Pattern is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 6 mm (J) hook. The available sizes include 2T to 5T. The pattern was designed by Jess and is available from Ravelry.
Read MoreSimple Shorts Pattern
The Simple Shorts Pattern by Angela Ader is crocheted with Medium Weight (Aran) Yarn [4] and a 5.5 mm (I) hook. The finished size fits a women's size medium and she includes information on how to create a pair that will fit you in her instructions.
Read MoreCrochet Shorts Pattern
Nirvana Crochet has a Crochet Shorts Pattern avialble on YouTube. Her pattern has English Subtitles. She explains how to make a customized pair of shorts using your own body measurements.
Read MoreNormas Bloomers Pattern
Normas Bloomers Pattern designed by by Rikke Bendix Pedersen is crocheted with Fingering Weight Yarn [1] and a 2.5 mm (C) hook. The pattern is available in sizes 3, 6, 12 and 24 months.
Read MorePuk Shorts Pattern
These adorable Puk Shorts are crocheted with Fingering Weight Yarn [1] and a 2.5 mm (C) hook. The sizes available are 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months. The pattern is available in English, Danish and German.
Read MoreMicaela Shorts Pattern
This pattern is available from DROPS Design. Sizes available are Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, 2XL and 3XL. You will need DK Weight Yarn [3] and a 4 mm (G) hook.
Read MoreBeach Comfort Shorts Pattern
This pattern is available from DROPS Design. Sizes available are Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, 2XL and 3XL. You will need Sport Weight Yarn [2] and a 2.5 mm (C) hook.
Read MoreElly May Shorts Pattern
This pattern is available from DROPS Design. Sizes available are Small/Medium, Large and XL/XXL. You will need Sport Weight Yarn [2] and a 2.5 mm hook.
Read MoreSummer Shorts Pattern 3
This Summer Shorts Pattern is designed by Sandi Hagan and is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 4 mm (G) and 5 mm (H) hook. The sizes available are Women's Plus Sizes 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32.
Read MoreSummer Shorts Pattern 2
This Summer Shorts Pattern is designed by Sandi Hagan and is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 4 mm (G) and 5 mm (H) hook. The sizes available are Women's 14, 16, 18 and 20.
Read MoreSummer Shorts Pattern
This Summer Shorts Pattern is designed by Sandi Hagan and is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 4 mm (G) and 5 mm (H) hook. The sizes available are 6, 8, 10 and 12.
Read MoreSummer Fancy Shorts Pattern
This pattern is available from DROPS Design. Sizes available are Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large and 2XL. You will need Sport Weight Yarn [2] and a 2.75 mm (C) hook.
Read MoreMen's Shorts Pattern
This Men's Shorts Pattern is available from Pierrot Yarns. The shorts are crocheted with a 2.5 mm (C) hook and Sport Weight Yarn [2]. The pattern fits a size 37 inch waist.
Read MorePineapple Shorts Pattern
The Pineapple Shorts Pattern designed by Jane Green is crocheted with Sport Weight Yarn [2] and a 2.1 mm hook. The pattern is for size small.
Read MoreVintage Crochet Shortalls
These cute shortalls (like coveralls but shorts!) are created using 31 afghan squares (4.5 inches or 5 inches each). The finished shorts fit waist size 23-24 inches (size 8-10) or 25.5-27 inches (size 12-14). Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a Size 4 mm (G) or 5.5 mm (I) hook are used.
Read MoreShapely Shorts Pattern
The Shapley Shorts Pattern provides instructions on how to adapt this pattern (Small) to other sizes. You will need DK Weight Yarn [3] and a 3.5 mm (E) hook.
Read MoreCrochet Chevron Shorts Pattern
This simple crochet shorts pattern starts by creating 2 rectangles that each measure 45 cm X 63 cm in size. This pattern provides a long pair of shorts. Once you have the rectangles you sew or crochet them together half-way to form tubes for the legs before seaming the front and back of the remainder and then creating the waistband.
Read MoreSummer Shorts Tutorial
This Summer Shorts Tutorial is available from Gayle Designs. The instructions are 'made to fit' and she uses DK Weight Yarn [3] and a 3.75 mm (F) hook to make her demonstration pair. This is a video demonstration and you can watch it at the end of my post, or click over to YouTube.
Watch the Video Read MoreComfy Shorts Pattern
This Comfy Shorts Pattern is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 6 mm (J) hook. The shorts were designed by Jess H and are available in men's sizes from 30-36.
Read MoreEasy Crochet Shorts Tutorial
The Craft Nut on YouTube has a free Easy Crochet Shorts Tutorial available. She uses Medium Weight Yarn [4] and 5 mm (H) and 5.5 mm (I) crochet hooks. The written pattern is available for purchase at Etsy (linked below). The free video is linked at the end of the post for you!
Watch the Video Read MoreThe Bella B Shorts Pattern
The Bella B Shorts Pattern is available from Carrowy Crochet. This pattern is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 6 mm (J) hook. The pattern is available in sizes Extra Small/Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large.
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