Crochet Blair Shorts

Light and airy mesh shorts are so much fun to make. The crochet blair shorts pattern is easy for beginners. Wear them every day or over your swimsuit. They feel soft and comfortable and look stylish with a custom fit.

Looking for something light and breezy to wear? The crochet blair shorts pattern makes mesh shorts that feel airy and soft on your skin. Style them for daily wear or throw them over your swimsuit at the beach. Measure yourself for a fit that suits you perfectly. Beginners will enjoy the simple and fun steps and it also makes a sweet handmade gift. Save this pin and try it today.

Crochet blair shorts pattern with tweed style and metallic shimmer

Crochet Blair Shorts Pattern Overview

Garment: Blair Shorts, a fitted pair of crochet shorts with an elastic or drawstring waist.
Skill level: Beginner to advanced beginner. It suits beginners if you already know basic single crochet, simple decreases, and the textured drop stitch.
Construction: First, you work two identical panels flat. Then, you seam them at the inner legs, outer legs and center crotch curves.
Terms: US crochet terms.
Estimated finished size: With the 120-chain sample in DK cotton, each panel is roughly 22–24 inches wide and about 14–16 inches long over 85 rows. However, treat that as an estimate and swatch to confirm.

Materials and Tools for the Crochet Blair Shorts Pattern

Yarn: Lightweight DK or sport weight cotton, held together with a metallic shimmer thread. Because both strands are held together, you get the tweed look. Since the yardage is not confirmed, buy a little extra.
Hook: 3.5 mm to 4.0 mm, although the exact size is not confirmed.
Other tools: Plastic darning needle, stitch markers, and a thin elastic band, yarn tie or braided drawstring for the waist.

Best of all, no zippers, buttons or lining are needed. The demo is worked in white and beige so the stitches are easy to see, while the metallic thread is held alongside every stitch. In contrast, the finished garment is black.

Abbreviations and Pattern Notes

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
dec (sc2tog): single crochet 2 together
st(s): stitch(es)
T-stitch: vertical tweed drop stitch

Before you begin, remember these notes. First, make 2 identical panels. Next, hold both yarns together from the slip knot. Finally, swatch first.

Special Stitches for Tweed Crochet Shorts

Vertical T-Stitch (Tweed Drop Stitch)

Insert your hook into the chain space of the earlier rows and pull up a drop loop. Then, the loop hangs vertically and creates the tweed effect. Always work it from the same right-side direction.

Why it matters: one steady direction keeps every tweed row looking consistent.

Single Crochet Decrease (sc2tog)

First, insert the hook in the stitch and pull up a loop.
Next, insert the hook in the next stitch and pull up a loop. Now, three loops are on the hook.
Finally, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.

Holding Two Yarns Together

Hold the cotton and the metallic thread together as one strand from the slip knot onward. After that, work every stitch through both.

Sizing and Gauge

Measurements You Need

Thigh: the circumference at the widest part of the thigh, where the leg opening starts.
Hip: the circumference at the fullest part of the hips and seat.
Waist: the natural waistline or upper hip, where the waistband sits.
Rise: the vertical length from the waist down to the crotch level.

Sizing for the Crochet Blair Shorts Pattern

There is no fixed size chart. Instead, your thigh measurement decides the foundation chain count, and the sample uses 120 chains.

Fit and Ease

The silhouette is fitted. Still, comfort comes from the natural stretch of crochet fabric and the elastic waist.

Gauge

The exact gauge is not confirmed. Therefore, make a swatch in your own yarn and hook before starting.

Complete Crochet Blair Shorts Pattern

Make 2 identical panels.

Foundation and Base Rows

Foundation: Hold the cotton and metallic thread together and make a slip knot. Chain 120 loosely for the sample size. Then, make sure the chain is not twisted.
Row 1: Work 1 sc in the back bump of each chain. Turn.
Rows 2–3: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each stitch. Turn.

Pro-Tip: A loose foundation chain makes row 1 much easier to work.

Tweed Section of the Crochet Blair Shorts Pattern (Rows 4–21)

Row 4 (tweed row): Join the beige yarn. Ch 1, 3 sc, 1 vertical T-stitch, repeat across (30 repeats). Turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each stitch in white. Turn.
Rows 6–8: Work 3 rows of single crochet in white.
Rows 9–21: After every 3 white sc rows, work 1 beige tweed T-stitch row. Repeat through Row 21.

Tweed rows fall on Rows 4, 9, 13, 17 and 21. Meanwhile, Rows 6–8, 10–12, 14–16 and 18–20 are plain white sc.

Pro-Tip: Start every T-stitch from the same right-side direction.

Thigh Shaping (Rows 22–31)

Fit check: Before the shaping rows, hold the panel against your body or measure it.

Rows 22–31: Work sc2tog decreases on both outer edges in the specified rows. As a result, you create the curve from thigh to hip.

Straight Rise Section (Rows 32–50)

Rows 32–50: Work straight single crochet with no increases or decreases.

Hip Split and Center Shaping (Row 51 Onward)

Measure now: Before you divide the panel, measure it at Row 51.

First, mark the center stitch.
Next, divide the panel into 2 halves at the marker. Then, work each half separately.
After that, decrease on the inner edge on even-numbered rows only.
Finally, continue until Row 35 of the split section, which makes 85 rows in total. Fasten off.

Stitch check: 120 chains divide evenly into the 4-stitch tweed repeat (3 sc + 1 T-stitch), which gives 30 repeats. After the decreases, the split at Row 51 leaves 49 stitches in the left half, 49 in the right half and 1 center stitch.

Pro-Tip: A stitch marker on the center stitch keeps the split exact.

Second Panel for the Crochet Blair Shorts Pattern

Repeat every step exactly for the second panel. That way, identical row counts, stitch counts and decrease schedules keep the two panels matching.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough with Photos

Start the Panel and Work the Tweed Rows

Start the panel. First, hold the cotton and metallic thread together, make a slip knot and chain 120 loosely without twisting. Then, work Row 1 in the back bump of each chain.

Work the tweed rows. Make Rows 2–3 in sc, and then make Row 4 as the first tweed row. After that, alternate plain white sc rows with beige T-stitch rows through Row 21.

Shape the Hip and Waist of the First Panel

Shape and mark the panel. Work sc2tog decreases on both outer edges in Rows 22–31, and then work straight sc through Row 50. Next, mark the center stitch at Row 51 and measure.

Split the First Panel and Make the Second

Split and finish the first panel. Work each half separately, decreasing on the inner edge on even-numbered rows only, until Row 85. Then, fasten off.

Make the second panel and seam. Repeat every row exactly. Afterward, sew the panels wrong sides out with a whip stitch, matching the stripes and keeping running yarn ends along the seams.

Assembly: Sewing the Panels Together

Line them up: Before you sew, lay both panels side by side.

Next, place the panels with the wrong sides facing out and thread a plastic darning needle. Then, use a whip stitch to sew the inner leg seams, the outer leg seams and the center crotch curves. While you sew, match the color stripes. In the end, the two panels meet along the center front and center back crotch lines.

Waistband and Finishing the Crochet Shorts

First, finish the top edge neatly with a round of sc, or fold it over to make a channel. For crochet shorts with an elastic waist, thread thin elastic through the fold. Otherwise, weave in a yarn drawstring.

Next, carry the running yarn ends along the side seams and weave in the remaining ends with the darning needle. Finally, turn the shorts right-side out and check the fit.

Fit Checks and Adjustments for the Crochet Blair Shorts Pattern

Fit Checks

Hold the panels against your body or use a measuring tape at Rows 22–31, and then check again at Row 51.

Adjusting Width

Add or remove foundation chains. However, keep the total divisible by 4 so the tweed repeat still works.

Adjusting Length

Add or remove rows in the straight section, Rows 32–50.

Helpful Tips for Beginner Crochet Shorts

Swatch first: Since gauge is unconfirmed, a swatch saves guesswork.
Chain loosely: A loose foundation chain gives the first row room to move.
Keep the chain untwisted: Check the chain before you begin row 1.
Use the same direction for the T-stitch: Work it from the right-side direction every time.
Match the stripes: Line them up while seaming, so the panels look even.

Common Beginner Mistakes

Twisting the foundation chain, which then shows up in every row.
Missing the alignment of the color stripes, so the seams look uneven.
Starting the T-stitch from the wrong side direction. Therefore, always keep the right-side direction.

Uses and Benefits of Tweed Crochet Shorts

These shorts are made to your own measurements, so you can wear them with confidence from the very first fitting. Also, simple stitches keep the work relaxed and easy to follow, and no zippers, buttons or lining are needed. Meanwhile, an elastic or drawstring waist adds ease, while the natural stretch of crochet fabric supports comfort throughout the day.

Row Map at a Glance

Foundation and Rows 1–3: base rows
Rows 4–21: tweed section
Rows 22–31: thigh shaping
Rows 32–50: straight rise
Row 51 onward: hip split, 85 rows in total

Bonus: Easy Ways to Style Your Tweed Crochet Shorts

With a plain top: Since the tweed texture is already bold, a simple top keeps the look balanced.
With a light layer: Add one when you want a bit more coverage, because the shorts pair easily with other pieces.
For easy days: Slip into them whenever you want something comfortable, since the waist adjusts with the elastic or drawstring.
As a gift: Choose colors the receiver loves, and then add the metallic thread for a little sparkle.

FAQs About the Crochet Blair Shorts Pattern

Is the crochet blair shorts pattern beginner-friendly?

Yes. It uses simple single crochet and an easy drop stitch, so it works well for beginners who know the basics.

How is the chain count chosen?

Your thigh measurement decides the foundation chain. For example, the sample uses 120 chains.

What yarn should I use?

Use lightweight DK or sport weight cotton, held with a metallic shimmer thread.

Do I need zippers or lining?

No. Zippers, buttons and lining are not needed.

What is the T-stitch?

It is a textured drop stitch that you work into the chain space of earlier rows.

How do I make the shorts longer or wider?

For length, add rows in Rows 32–50. For width, however, add foundation chains in multiples of 4.

Ready to Try Them On?

So once the elastic is in and the seams lie flat, just try them on and check the legs and the waist. If one leg feels tight, change the chain count a little on your next pair. Also, take your time sewing the stripes together, because neat seams make the shorts look store-bought.