Looking for a relaxed, earth-toned project for your handmade wardrobe? These high-waisted, wide-leg crochet palazzo pants feature colorblocked stripes in terracotta, dark brown, and beige, finished with openwork eyelet accents and a drawcord tie with tasseled ends.
Description
Designed for maximum comfort and fluid drape, these palazzo-style pants showcase a blend of solid stitch sections and breezy openwork eyelet rows. The ribbed waistband incorporates an adjustable crochet drawstring to ensure a custom fit around the waist, while the wide-leg silhouette creates a relaxed boho feel.
Finished Size (approximate)
- Waist: Small (66–71 cm / 26–28 in) | Medium (73–78 cm / 29–31 in) | Large (81–86 cm / 32–34 in)
- Inseam: 76–78 cm / 30–31 in (easily customizable)
- Leg Width: Wide/Palazzo fit
Materials
- Yarn: Light worsted or sport-weight cotton/bamboo blend (for soft drape)
- Color A: Beige / Natural
- Color B: Terracotta / Rust
- Color C: Dark Espresso Brown
- Hook: 4.0 mm – 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers
Abbreviations (US terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- blo – back loop only
- sk – skip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
- Waistband: Worked sideways in ribbed single crochet (sc in BLO) to form a stretchy, comfortable band, then joined in the round.
- Legs: Worked from the waistband down, splitting at the crotch to form two wide legs.
- Color Blocking: Change yarn colors at the end of designated pattern repeats to form horizontal stripes.
Step-by-Step Overview
- Ribbed Waistband: Chain the desired band height (approx. 10–12 chains). Work sc in BLO until the band comfortably fits your waist. Sl st ends together to form a tube.
- Upper Hip Section: Work round-by-round along the long edge of the waistband in hdc/dc stitches. Incorporate eyelet accent rows (
[dc 1, ch 1, sk 1]) to create drawstring insertion points and decorative stripes. - Leg Split: Divide the total stitch count equally for left and right legs, adding chain stitches at the crotch point for movement.
- Wide Legs: Work each leg individually in the round, alternating colors (Beige, Terracotta, Dark Brown) and mixing solid single/double crochet sections with openwork eyelet rows down to the hem.
- Drawstring & Tassels: Crochet a long cord (ch or I-cord), weave it through the waistband eyelets, and attach small yarn tassels to both ends.
Care Instructions
Hand wash in cold water using gentle wool detergent. Lay flat on a towel to dry to prevent stretching the wide-leg drape.
