Toasted Marshmallow Crochet Shorts for Kids

If the top is the crown jewel, the Toasted Marshmallow Shorts are the piece that makes the whole outfit unforgettable.

That texture. Honestly. The chunky bobble-style stitch gives these shorts a delicious, squishy quality that looks incredible on tiny legs, and the natural oat/cream colourway pairs so beautifully with the golden honey of the top that they were always meant to be made together.

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The drawstring waist keeps things practical (because kids grow, and they grow fast), and the whole thing works up in worsted weight so it’s not a commitment of weeks to make.

Toasted Marshmallow Crochet Shorts Finished Measurements

Like the top, these come in 9 sizes from 0–3 months through to age 12, making them a brilliant choice for any child in your life right now, and one you’ll return to again and again.

Size(s) and color codes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL), which is for 0-3mths (3-6 mths, 6-12mths, 1 – 2, 3 – 4, 5 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 – 10, 11 – 12) yrs

Waist: 18 (19, 20, 20.5, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)”

Length of shorts: Customizable

Kids Crochet Shorts Pattern Details

Yarn

Lion Brand Vanna Choice, Worsted weight, #4 (100% Acrylic per 3.5 oz/100g Ball)

Estimated Yardage

Size(s): 140 (160, 180, 200, 220, 240, 260, 280, 300) yards

Hook

5 mm Crochet Hook for the band

5.5 mm Crochet Hook for the short

Gauge

18 sts over 14 rows = 4”/10 cm square made in hdc, before blocking.

Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Pattern Notes

1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.

2. Similar #4 weight yarn can be substituted; please check the gauge.

3. Ch 2 does not count as a stitch.

Difficulty Level – Intermediate

Terms – US Terminology

Stitches Abbreviations

Ch(s) – Chain(s)

Hdc – Half Double Crochet

Dc – Double Crochet

Sc – Single Crochet

Rep – Repeat

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Grab a clean, formatted PDF complete with photos and sizing on Ravelry or Etsy.

For launch week only, the individual top pattern PDF is available at an introductory price. Grab it before the end of June 5th, 2026. Use code “ToastedShorts” for a 30% discount at checkout.

Better yet, grab both patterns at once with the Toasted Marshmallow Bundle and save. Get the bundle.

Pair with the Toasted Marshmallow Top for the full set.

Toasted Marshmallow Crochet Shorts Free Pattern

Section 1 – Waist

With 5 mm crochet hook

Chain 66 (72, 78, 84, 90, 96,102,108, 114) join with a sl st to the beginning ch

Round 1: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 66 (72, 78, 84, 90, 96, 102, 108, 114) hdc

Round 2: Ch 2, *FPdc in next 2 sts, BPdc in next st, rep from * around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.

44 (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76) FPdc

22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38) BPdc

Rounds 3 – 6: Rep Round 2

Section 2 – Body

With 5.5 mm crochet hook

Round 1: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 66 (72, 78, 84, 90, 96, 102, 108, 114) hdc

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same ch sp, skip next 2 sts, *(sc, 2 dc) in next st, skip next 2 sts, rep from * until the end, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.

44 (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76) dc

22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38) sc

Turn your work to work the next round from the wrong side.

This step is vital to continue the “raised sts”

Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in first sc below, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc, repeat from * around, sc in last st, join with a sl stitch to the beginning ch 2.

44 (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76) dc

22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38) sc

Turn, crocheting from the right side (the next st will be a sc)

Rounds 4 – 8 (10, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14, 16, 18): Repeat Round 3, turn after each round.

Section 2 – Split for Leg Openings

Place stitch marker on the 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) sc

Round 1: Ch 2, 2 dc in same ch sp, *(sc, 2 dc) in next st, skip next 2 sts, rep from * until the stitch marker, leave the remaining sts unworked, join with a sl st to the beginning ch 2.

10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) sc

20 (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36) dc

Turn your work to work the next round from the wrong side.

This step is vital to continue the “raised sts”

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in first sc, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc, repeat from * around, sc in last st, join with a sl stitch to the beginning ch 2.

10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) sc

20 (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36) dc

Turn, crocheting from the right side (the next st will be a sc)

Rounds 3 – 8 (10, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14, 16, 18): Repeat Round 2, turn after each round.

Fasten off.

Section 3 – Leg Right

Second leg

Turn the project to the wrong side.

Join yarn with a sl st to the base of the first leg.

Crocheting across the base of the first leg to close the gap on both sides of the base, and then towards the clusters left unworked.

Ch 1, sc across the sides of the base, and then towards the next clusters (one cluster from the back and the second cluster from the front). Do not Fasten off.

Turn the project to the right side.

Repeat from Rounds 1 – as with the first leg.