Newborn Diaper Cover Crochet Pattern

Diaper Covers are prefect for newborn photo shoots. You can make them in any color using this crochet pattern by Crochet It Creations.

This Diaper Cover is newborn size measuring up to 14″ around hips and 10″ long. It will have a little stretch and could possibly fit up to a 2 month old depending on size. Using 2 buttons it can be tightened for smaller babies.

Pattern is beginner friendly using basic crochet stitches. Double crochet stitches are used, see link under stitches used if you need guidance.

Pair your crochet diaper cover with a matching crochet hat. With the Basic Hat Crochet Pattern, you can make any color of hat. Add front and back post stitches for sustainability on the stretch of the brim or ear flaps.

Newborn Diaper Cover Crochet Pattern

Materials Needed

• H 5mm Crochet Hook
• Medium #4 Weight Yarn 
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
• 2 – 1” Buttons

Gauge 

• 4” square = 14 DC x 8 Rows

Stitches Used/Abbreviations (US Terms)

• SC – Single Crochet
• DC – Double Crochet
• DC2TOG – DOuble Crochet 2 Stitches Together
• Sl St – Slip Stitch
• Ch – Chain
• St(s) – Stitch(es)

Pattern Notes

• Beginning chain DOES NOT count as a stitch
• Diaper cover is for newborn size up to 3 months. 
• Dimensions – 10”L x fit up to 14” around hips

Ch 45

Row 1:  SC in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn. (44)

Row 2:  Ch 2, DC across, turn. (44)

Row 3: Ch 1, SC across, turn. (44)

Row 4: Sl St in 10 sts, Ch 2, DC next st, DC next 23 sts, leave remaining sts unworked, turn. (24)

Row 5: Ch 2, DC across, turn. (24)

Row 6: Ch 2, DC2TOG, DC in 20 sts, DC2TOG, turn. (22)

Row 7: Ch 2, DC2TOG, DC in 18 sts, DC2TOG, turn. (20)

Row 8: Ch 2, DC2TOG, DC in 16 sts, DC2TOG, turn. (18)

Row 9: Ch 2, DC2TOG, DC in 14 sts, DC2TOG, turn. (16)

Row 10: Ch 2, DC2TOG, DC in 12 sts, DC2TOG, turn. (14)

Row 11: Ch 2, DC2TOG, DC in 10 sts, DC2TOG, turn. (12)

Row 12 – 15: Ch 2, DC across, turn. (12)

Row 16: Ch 2, 2DC in 1 st, DC in 10 sts, 2DC in last, turn (14)

Row 17: Ch 2, 2DC in 1 st, DC in 12 sts, 2DC in last, turn (16) 

Row 18: Ch 2, 2DC in 1 st, DC in 14 sts, 2DC in last, turn (18)

Row 19 – 20: Ch 2, DC across, do not finish off. (18)

Turn, ch 1, SC around, join, finish off, weave in ends.

Photo 1: Finished Diaper Cover with SC Border

Place 2 buttons on the front of the diaper cover. Use the DC row from the flaps as button holes. 

Photo 2: Buttons in Center

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