Seafaring Shorts Crochet Pattern Download

Description

Flash back to the French Riviera during the Jazz Age with these nautical-inspired shorts. The open lace patterning conveys class and sophistication, and the side buttons and drawstring allow for the perfect fit.

DESIGNER Jane Howorth

DIFFICULTY Intermediate

YARN WEIGHT 2

FINISHED SIZE 25 1/2 (28 1/4, 33 1/2, 36 1/2, 41 1/2)” waist circumference. Sample measures 25 1/2″, modeled with 1″ negative ease.

SPECIFIC YARN USED Scheepjes Catona (100% mercerized cotton; 137 yd [125 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #192 scarlet (MC), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) balls; #106 snow white (CC), 1 ball.

HOOK Sizes C/2 (3 mm) and B/1 (2.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS Removable st markers (m); yarn needle; 5/8″ buttons, 6; matching sewing thread; sewing needle.

GAUGE 4 1/2 V-sts and 8 V-st rows = 3″ in sm lace patt; 4 1/2 patt reps and 10 rows = 4″ in lg lace patt; both worked with larger hook.

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED Interweave Crochet, Summer 2018