A bold pop of colour and an exaggerated flared hem give these crochet fashion doll shorts their playful personality. The main body is crocheted in a fresh olive green, while the bright pink edging creates a fun contrast and adds extra fullness around each leg. Finished with a simple tie waist, the shorts have a cute handmade look that pairs especially well with simple doll-sized tops, crop tops and casual accessories.
Fashion Doll Sizing
This crochet shorts pattern is designed for fashion dolls approximately 10.5” to 11.5” tall. Since fashion doll body shapes and waist measurements can vary, try the shorts on your doll as you work and make small adjustments when necessary to achieve your preferred fit.
Get the Free Pattern & Follow Along
You can access the free PDF crochet pattern and complete tutorial by clicking the download link at the bottom of this post. The tutorial includes an easy-to-follow step-by-step guide along with progress photo snippets, so you can see how the individual legs are crocheted, joined together and finished with the adjustable drawstring waist.
Yarn, Colours & Hook Size
This is a wonderfully small project that only requires approximately 20–30 yards of yarn in total, making it a great way to use leftover yarn from other crochet projects. I used olive green for the main portion of the shorts and bright pink for the flared edging. You can use worsted-weight acrylic, cotton or a cotton-blend yarn depending on the texture and finish you prefer. A 2.5 mm crochet hook helps create the small, neat stitches needed for doll-scale clothing.
Styling Your Finished Crochet Shorts
The flared legs make these shorts a statement piece even when paired with something as simple as a fitted black doll T-shirt. You could also experiment with pastel combinations, neutrals, monochromatic yarns or contrasting brights to create completely different versions from the same pattern. Finish the waist with a small yarn bow at the front for an extra handmade detail.
Come back for more miniature fashion inspiration, and take some time to explore the blog for even more free doll clothes crochet patterns and free doll clothes sewing patterns to add to your collection. You can also follow along with my dollhouse projects and browse my Barbie doll reviews for more ideas, inspiration and doll-related fun.
Crochet Flared Leg Fashion Doll Shorts – Download Free Pattern & Tutorial
