These vintage-inspired crochet pants are the ultimate spring-summer statement. Worked from the waistband down, they feature a flattering high-waist fit and wide, twirly legs with just the right amount of drape.

Need extra help? Check out my step-by-step youtube tutorial, which walk you through the pattern with tips and visuals for extra support!

⭐️ Free version is available in my YouTube tutorial:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/z5TGxjBpotw
Part 2: https://youtu.be/lsJ0dgqk5ow

Materials

…Yarn
A: Drops Loves You 7, classic 8/4 cotton, yarn group A (sport weight), color 16 (red); 200 (250, 300) g / 680 (850, 1020) m
B: Drops Loves You 7, classic 8/4 cotton, yarn group A (sport weight), color 18 (turquoise); 150 (175, 250) g / 510 (595, 850) m
C: Drops Loves You 7, classic 8/4 cotton, yarn group A (sport weight), color 33 (goldenrod); 150 (175, 250) g / 510 (595, 850) m

…Other
Hook: 3.5 and 4 mm hook
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape, Stitch Markers

Gauge

Waistband
20 sts x 20 rows = 10 x 10 cm (sc blo, 3.5 mm hook)

Body
18 sts (3 shells + 3 sc) x 10 rows = 10 x 10 cm (in shell stitch, 4 mm hook)

Finished Measurements (in centimeters)

XS/S, M/L, XL/2XL

Waist Circumference: 60, 72, 96
Hips Circumference: 87, 100, 127
Leg Circumference: 60, 67, 80

Specialty Stitch & Technique Key

Shell Stitch

Stitch Key (US terminology)

ch = chain
dc = double crochet
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sc blo = single crochet back loop only
sk = skip
slst = slip stitch
st = stitch
sts = stitches
WS = wrong side

Notes

You’ll start with the waistband, then work the hips in joined rounds, followed by the crotch and legs—also worked in joined rounds.
At the end, you’ll weave a crocheted chain through the waistband to help secure the pants at your waist.

These pants include special shaping at the back to make them more comfortable and better fitting. 2 rounds are added to the back hip area to create more depth. This helps the pants sit higher in the back, giving you more room and preventing them from riding down when you move or sit.

At the end of each shell stitch round, don’t cut the yarn—just drop it and pick it back up when it’s time to use it again. You’ll alternate rounds in this order: yarn A, then yarn B, then yarn C, and repeat—A, B, C.

Ch 2 doesn’t count as a stitch.

Work with a 4 mm hook unless it says otherwise.

Watch my YouTube video tutorial for any uncertainties.