The Cutest Crochet Diaper Cover Patterns
Crochet diaper covers complete babies’ outfits in style and also make super sweet newborn photoshoot props.
They can assist in soaking up any leaks, especially when made in absorbent cotton yarn, but they are not waterproof. Diaper covers are also known as soakers, bloomers, and pilchers.
This list includes 16 free crochet diaper cover patterns and five of my favourite paid patterns.
Crochet Diaper Covers – Free Written Patterns
Modern Classic Crochet Diaper Cover Pattern for Newborns and Babies from Kirsten Holloway Designs
This is such a beautiful pattern with stunning textures and a neat finish; it would make a gorgeous handmade gift – and it’s a free pattern! There are two different styles included in the pattern.
SIZE: Newborn 6″ tall by 6″ wide; 0-3 months 7″ tall by 7″ wide.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn, e.g., Woolike from Loops & Threads.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 175-225 yards (160 m – 205 m); or 1.2 oz (35 g).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: tapestry/yarn needle, 2 or 4 5/8″ buttons, six snaps.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: front post single crochet, double crochet three together, front post treble two together, puff stitch, cross stitch, shell stitch, half double crochet puff, and the seed stitch (details in the pattern).
A Free High Waisted Crochet Diaper Cover Pattern from Sweet Everly B
This free crochet pattern comes in multiple sizes. Instead of snaps or buttons, it utilizes a drawstring combined with a stretchy ribbed waistband.
SIZE: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Soft.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 5 mm crochet hook (H-8).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: back loop only slip stitch.
The Parker Crochet Diaper Cover from Sewrella
This is a free crochet pattern.
SIZE: newborn to 3-month-old babies.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Vanna’s Choice Yarn by Lion Brand.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm crochet hook (H-8).
NOTIONS: button or snap closure, tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: front post double crochet, back post double crochet.
Newborn Diaper Cover Crochet Pattern from Crochet it Creations
A free crochet diaper cover pattern that is perfect for a newborn baby. Simple and sweet with cute button detailing.
SIZE: newborn to 3 months. to fit up to 14″ around the hips.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm crochet hook (H-8).
NOTIONS: tapestry needle, 2 x 1″ buttons.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: uses basic stitches only.
Newborn Diaper Cover Free Pattern from Annoo Crochet Designs
This free newborn diaper cover crochet pattern is part of a set that includes booties and a sweet little dress.
SIZE: to suit newborn baby.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
NOTIONS: tapestry/yarn needle and scissors.
PEE-KA-BOO Crochet Diaper Cover from Creativa Atelier
This crochet diaper cover is a little different to others featured in this post in that it has straps – overall style. The pattern is available in five sizes from newborn to 12-18 months, but only the 3-6 month size is free. The instructions are tutorial-style with lots of pictures.
SIZE: 3-6 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton blend, e.g., Duo from Sandnes Garn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: two 50 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: two 1.5 mm natural coconut buttons, three small 1.1 mm coconut buttons, a tapestry needle, scissors, and a tape measure.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Crocheting in the Back Loop Only.
Crochet Bloomers by Peach & Paige
Designed by Peach & Paige, this adorable free crochet diaper cover pattern is available free on the Bella Coco Crochet site. The bloomers have an encased elastic waistband making them easy to take on and off at change times. The buttons are decorative.
SIZE: six sizes, from newborn to 2 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Stylecraft Special DK.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 150-200g, depending on the size made.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a darning needle, 50 cm of 2 cm wide elastic, a sewing needle, sewing thread, a tape measure or gauge ruler, and two buttons (optional).
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Crocheting in the Front Loop Only, Crocheting in the Back Loop Only, Front Post Double Crochet, and Front Post Treble Crochet
Puck from Filcolana
Puck is a vintage-inspired diaper cover crochet pattern. These little shorts have a striped V-stitch design and include instructions in four sizes – from 3 months to 1 year.
SIZE: three months, six months, nine months, and one year – with waist measurements from 16:” to 20¾” (42 cm to 53 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn, e.g., Anina from Filcolana.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 50 g each of two contrasting colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a measuring tape, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: V-Stitch.
Diaper Cover & Baby Beanie Pattern from Oombawka Design Crochet
Designed by Danyel Pink, this free crochet newborn diaper cover pattern is available on the Oombawka blog.
SIZE: newborn to three months.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Impeccable from Loops & Threads.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 150 yards (137 m) for the set.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) and 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: scissors, a tape measure, a yarn needle, a stitch marker, and two buttons.
Crochet Diaper Covers – Free Patterns with Video Tutorials
Crochet Vintage Baby Bloomers from Sewrella
This free Vintage Crochet Baby Bloomers pattern comes with a matching bonnet that completes this sweet set. There is a link on the pattern site to a YouTube video tutorial that will teach you how to crochet these bloomers. The pattern is perfect for beginner crocheters.
SIZE: newborn to 3-month baby size.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Feels Like Butta from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 60 yds (50 m); or 25 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm crochet hook (H-8).
NOTIONS: scissors and a darning needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: front post double crochet, back post double crochet.
How to Crochet a 3-6 Month Diaper Cover from Storybook Crochet
This free crochet diaper cover tutorial is suitable for beginners and features practical ribbing around the waistband and leg openings.
SIZE: 3-6 months.
YARN WEIGHT: 3#4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 5.50 mm (I-9)
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9)
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: front post half double crochet, back post half double crochet.
Chunky Crochet Diaper Cover Pattern from Pretty Darn Adorable
This free pattern has multiple button holes for the perfect fit and to allow flexibility in sizing as your baby grows. There are instructions to add the optional scalloped edging, and a video tutorial to guide you through the pattern.
SIZE: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-12 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 10-15 mm buttons, a tapestry needle, stitch marker, scissors, and a needle and thread for attaching the buttons.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: front post half double crochet, back post half double crochet.
Crochet Baby Bloomers with Ruffled Edge from Humble Hus
This free crochet pattern for baby bloomers with ruffles is available for free on YouTube. The video tutorial is very detailed, offers step-by-step instructions, and is easy to follow for beginners.
SIZE: 0-24 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn, e.g., Woolike from Loops & Threads.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch markers, yarn needle, measuring tape.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: single crochet back loop only.
Crochet Diaper Cover Tutorial from Kari Steinsvik
This free tutorial will show you how to make this cute crochet diaper cover with ruffles.
SIZE: about 19 cm across and 17 cm from top to bottom.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
Retro Chic Baby Diaper Cover from Croby Patterns
The Retro Chic baby shorts pattern includes a video tutorial and free written instructions (link below).
SIZE: 0-6 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn for the ribbing, and #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn for the shorts.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm and 4 mm (G-6) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: a tape measure or gauge ruler, scissors, stitch markers, a yarn needle, and a safety pin.
Ruffle Baby Diaper Cover from Lizzy Crochet Patterns
This crochet ruffled diaper cover pattern is a free video tutorial that will guide you through the whole process step-by-step. The large ruffles create a sweet little skirt.
SIZE: 0-3 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton, e.g., Sinfonia from Omega.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?:
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) and 4.25 mm (G) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: scissors, a sewing needle, sewing thread, 13 ” (33 cm) of elastic for the waist, and some ribbon.
Premium Paid Crochet Diaper Cover Patterns
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Rory Bloomers from Mini Mae Crochet
This paid crochet baby bloomers pattern includes instructions for seven sizes and a photo tutorial.
SIZE: newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-24 months, 2-3 years, and 4-5 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., I Love This Yarn!, from Hobby Lobby.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 45-85 yards (41-78 m). depending on the size.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) and 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: a measuring tape, scissors a darning needle, and a stitch marker.
Crochet Baby Shorts from Handmade Pattern Shop
These adorable crochet bloomers feature the bobble stitch. This is a paid pattern suitable for beginner to intermediate skill levels.
SIZE: two sizes, 0-6 months, and 6-12 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Simply Soft Tweeds from Caron.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Bobble Stitch.
Cedar Grove Bloomers from Woodland Stitchcraft
This is a paid pattern. This beautifully textured design comes with instructions for 8 sizes.
SIZE: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-24 months, 2T, 3T, 4T, and 5T.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton yarn, e.g., Cotton Yarn from Paintbox Yarns.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: between 200 and 500 yards depending on the size you are making.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
Crochet Diaper Cover Pattern from PatternMa
This premium paid pattern includes instructions for three different diaper covers a basic diaper cover, a diaper cover with suspenders, and an adorable ruffle butt cover. The crochet diaper covers are in a pull-on style and have a stretchy waistband – no buttons.
SIZE: Newborn – up to 15” waist, 3-6 months – up to 17” waist. 6-12 months – up to 19” waist, 12-24 months – up to 22” waist.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
Birdie Bloomers from Babes in the Wool Design
A paid pattern for very pretty vintage-style baby bloomers. The overskirt can be made as short or as long as you prefer.
SIZE: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, and 18-24 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm and 4 mm crochet hooks.
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