#2018yt- CROCHET LACY SHORTS ADULT MEDIUM
(40 - 42 INCH HIPS)
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MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, or 100% cotton worsted (400 - 800 yds)
6 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Ribbon, torn strip of fabric, elastic, or a chained cord for the waist
INSTRUCTIONS:
THE FULL PATTERN is available on Ravelry, and includes all sizes from
8 years (30 inch hips), up to Adult 3XL (56 inch hips):
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/2019--lace-shorts
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/2019--lace-shorts
1. Chain a cord that is approx. 40 inches long, without being stretched. Slip stitch to join
being careful not to twist the chain. (Should fit around the largest part of your hips, if not,
add more chain stitches.)
2. Chain 4, skip the next 2 stitches, double crochet in the next stitch,
* chain 2, skip the next 2 stitches, double crochet in the next stitch, repeat from * around,
slip stitch to join in the 2nd stitch of the first chain 4.
3. Slip stitch in the next chain 2 space. Chain 3, double crochet in the same space.
In each chain 2 space around, make: double crochet, chain 1, double crochet (V stitch).
At the end of the row, slip stitch in the 2nd stitch of the first chain 3.
4. Slip stitch into the next chain 1 space, chain 2, 2 double crochet in the same space.
In each chain 1 space around make 3 double crochet, (3 double crochet shell), slip
stitch to join in the top of the first chain 2.
5. Slip stitch into the center stitch of the 3 double crochet shell, chain 3, double crochet in
the same stitch. In the center of every 3 double crochet shell across the row, make a V
stitch. Slip stitch to join in the 2nd chain of the chain 3.
6. Repeat step 4 and 5 for 4 more times, (a total of 8 rows.) Add more rows for high rise.
7. Crotch extension. Fold the work flat, with the last stitch worked on one side.
Mark the stitch opposite the
stitch still on the hook. Chain 18,
slip stitch into the marked stitch on the
opposite side. (Crotch extension formed,
see the video demo for a visual
8. Slip stitch into the center of the next 3 dc shell (if
the last row worked was a V stitch row,
slip stitch into the center of the V stitch). Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch, make a V stitch in the center of each 3 dc shell. When working across
the chain extension for the crotch, skip 2 stitches, make a V stitch in the next stitch, repeat from * across
the chain extension, slip stitch to join in the 2nd stitch of the first chain 3.
9. Repeat alternate rows of 3 dc shells and V stitch, until the legs are as long as desired.
10. PICOT EDGE: Single crochet in the same stitch as the last slip stitch to join.
In the next space between either 3dc shells, or V stitch, make:
Double crochet, chain 1, double crochet, chain 1, double crochet, chain 3, slip stitch into
the top of the last dc worked, (picot formed), chain 1, double crochet, chain 1, double
crochet.
Single crochet in the next space between 3 dc shell or V stitch. At the end of the row, slip
stitch into the first single crochet, and fasten off.
Attach yarn in the center of a 3dc shell or V stitch, in the center of the chain extension for
the crotch, and complete the opposite leg of the shorts.
FINISH UP: Pass elastic, or ribbon, or a torn strip of fabric through the waistband.
If desired, line the shorts with a pair of panties by sewing inside the shorts.