Diaper covers, also known as “soakers” or “nappy covers,” have been a beloved addition to babies’ wardrobes for generations. Not only do they add a delightful touch of charm to those tiny tushies, but they also serve a crucial purpose – keeping messes contained while providing extra comfort and style. Plus, who can resist those oh-so-precious photo opportunities when little ones are dressed in crochet diaper covers?
When it comes to crochet diaper cover patterns, the possibilities are endless. If you’re just starting out with crochet, don’t worry! There are plenty of beginner-friendly patterns in this list that will have you hooking up adorable diaper covers in no time.
Now, let’s talk tips! Making crochet diaper covers can be a breeze if you keep a few handy tricks up your sleeve. First and foremost, choose a soft and breathable yarn suitable for baby’s delicate skin. Cotton and bamboo blends are fantastic choices for comfort and washability. Although, ff you are only planning on a quick photoshoot, budget friendly acrylic yarn will do the trick.
Secondly, remember to check your gauge before starting – this step might seem tedious, but trust me, it’ll save you headaches later on. Well-fitting crochet diaper covers ensure a happy baby and a satisfied crafter! There’s nothing worse than spending a bunch of time and effort making something that ends up being too small or too big.
Lastly, have fun with embellishments! Add buttons, bows, or even little animal appliqués to make your crochet diaper covers truly one-of-a-kind. Just be mindful of safety if you plan to use small parts – you can always opt for sew-on or embroidered decorations instead.
I hope that I’ve managed to convince you that crochet diaper covers are a delightful blend of practicality and creativity. If not, then maybe these 25 amazing crochet patterns will persuade you! Scroll down to see them for yourself.
Cutie Blue Bird Hat & Diaper Cover
Many patterns for crochet diaper covers come in a set with a matching hat pattern. These adorable little sets are perfect for photoshoots and baby shower gifts. This unisex bluebird design is particularly charming, don’t you think? The pattern calls for single, half double, and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Salena Baca
Yarn: Red Heart With Love (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Ruffled Diaper Cover
When it comes to crochet diaper covers for baby girls, it’s not a question of whether or not to add ruffles. The real question is how many ruffles should you add? Well, maybe that’s just me, but what can I say? I’m a sucker for ruffles! You’ll be using single and double crochet stitches for this design.
Designer: Amy’s Crochet Patterns
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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Newborn Teddy Bear Hat and Diaper Cover
Here’s a charming hat and diaper cover set that is sure to impress. I love the contrasting color on the edges and the decorative braids on the hat. It’s definitely a photo worthy outfit! The pattern calls for single, half double, and double crochet stitches. If you are making this for a gift, consider pairing it with a picture book like Adventures of Little Bear.
Designer: Knit Paint Sew
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton! (Aran Weight #4)
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Diaper Cover and Beanie
Of course, you don’t need to pay a visit to the zoo to gain inspiration for your next crochet diaper cover project. Keep things simple with this darling unisex set in a pastel shade of green. Alternating double crochet stitches in the front loops only and the back loops only creates the subtle texture. You’ll also be using single crochet stitches for this design.
Designer: Danyel Pink for Oombawka Design
Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable (Aran Weight #4)
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Mickey Mouse Hat & Diaper Cover
Celebrate an upcoming visit to the happiest place on earth or just show off your love of all things Disney with this adorable Mickey Mouse set. The pattern only calls for single and half double crochet stitches, so I think you’ll find that it is quite beginner friendly.
Designer: Hopeful Honey
Yarn: DK Weight #3
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Easy Diaper Cover
Choosing decorative buttons for your crochet diaper cover is an easy way to transform your project from good to great. These little elephant buttons are just adorable and they go very well with the contrasting pink trim along the edges. You’ll be using single, half double, and treble crochet stitches for this design.
Designer: Mixed Kreations Designs
Yarn: Bernat Super Value Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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Cute Fox Baby Hat and Diaper Cover
A fan favorite forest friend is always a safe choice for a well received crochet diaper cover set. This fabulous fox design comes complete with a long fox tail. Just imagine all the adorable photos you could take! The pattern calls for single, half double, double, treble, and double treble crochet stitches.
Designer: Croby Patterns
Yarn: DK Weight #3
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Chunky Diaper Cover
The double buttons on this next design aren’t just a cute detail. They also offer some flexibility as the baby grows so you can get more wears out of it. You’ll be using single, half double, and double crochet stitches for this design. The designer also has a few cute animal hat patterns that use the same stitch pattern if you’d like to make a matching set.
Designer: Pretty Darn Adorable
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (Aran Weight #4)
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Cat’s One Piece Wonder Baby Diaper Cover
If you are looking for crochet diaper covers that are less ornamental and more functional, then you will want to check out this design. A higher waist and gathered leg holes help prevent leaks. The pattern calls for single, double, and treble crochet stitches with some stitches worked into the back loops only.
Designer: Cat’s Rocking Crochet
Yarn: DK Weight #3
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Bunny Hat and Diaper Cover Set
Reach for the novelty yarn in your stash to make the cutest and cuddliest crochet diaper cover set around. This adorable bunny design is obviously great for Easter but it could also be made and enjoyed during any other time of the year as well. You’ll be using just single and double crochet stitches for this design.
Designer: Jesscrafting
Yarn: Sirdar Snowflake Chunky and
Bernat Pipsqueak (Bulky Weight #5)
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Modern Classic Diaper Cover
Show off your crochet skills with some more complicated stitchwork. This design calls for a very thin yarn, so it may take a little while longer than the other patterns on this list. The effect will be well worth it, though. I mean, just look at how cute it is! Special stitches include post, puff, and crossed stitches.
Designer: Kirsten Holloway Designs
Yarn: Loops & Threads Woolike (Light Fingering Weight #0)
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Ruffle Accent Diaper Cover
Combine yarn and fabric for a unique take on the crochet diaper cover that isn’t often seen. This delightful design is sure to be well received if you decided to make it for a baby shower. Best of all, the waistband is completely adjustable to ensure a good fit. The pattern calls for single, half double, and treble crochet stitches.
Designer: Left in Knots
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free ruffle bum baby diaper cover pattern!
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Baseball Hat & Diaper Cover
Take your baby out to the ball game with this home run of a crochet diaper cover pattern. The classic white and red color scheme and the cute little brim on the beanie both bring the timeless game of baseball to mind. You’ll be using just single and double crochet stitches for this design.
Designer: Amy’s Crochet Patterns
Yarn: Red Heart with Love (Aran Weight #4)
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Gingham Bunny Bonnet & Diaper Cover
Ok, I know that we’re focusing on the crochet diaper covers right now, but can I just say that the gingham pattern in the ears of this bunny beanie are absolutely precious! A faux fur pom pom stands in for the signature fluffy bunny tail. The pattern calls for single, half double, and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Left in Knots
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (Aran Weight #4)
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Mickey and Minnie Inspired Diaper Covers
This designer elaborated on a basic crochet diaper cover pattern to create two themed versions modeled after Mickey and Minnie. Whether you choose to make one or both of them, you are sure to be satisfied with the results. You’ll be using single, half double, double, and treble crochet stitches for this design.
Designer: Repeat Crafter Me
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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High Waisted Baby Bloomers
High waisted crochet diaper covers offer better coverage for the baby. That means more warmth and more leak protection. Sounds like a win win in my book! The mix of single and half double crochet stitches creates an interesting texture with no large holes.
Designer: Sweet Everly B
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton! (Aran Weight #4)
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Audrey Diaper Cover
Tunisian crochet makes this cute ruffled diaper cover look like it was knit. Tunisian knit and purl stitches make a nice solid fabric with no large holes that still has plenty of stretch. The tunisian purl stitches also help combat that dreaded tunisian crochet curl. The pattern features an adjustable fit with 3 button holes on either side of the waist.
Designer: Nine Inspired
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Noble Cotton (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet baby diaper cover pattern!
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Monkey Hat and Diaper Cover Set
Babies sometimes resemble cute little monkeys with all the funny sounds they make. Maybe that’s why there are so many monkey inspired designs for babies. Whatever the case may be, this design sure is fun and playful! The pattern calls for single, half double, and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Autumn Mccullough
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free easy crochet pattern!
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Sweet Pea Diaper Cover
The Sweet Pea Diaper Cover pattern is mostly made up of single crochet stitches except for the ribbing at the waist and leg holes which is made using tunisian knit and purl stitches. Even if you’ve never done tunisian crochet before, you could still probably make these. You don’t even need a special hook since you won’t be working with very many stitches at a time.
Designer: Designs by Dilligence
Yarn: Lion Brand Feels Like Butta (Worsted Weight #4)
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Pastel Unicorn Hat and Diaper Cover
Dress your baby up like your favorite magical creature with this enchanting pastel unicorn design. A matching hat and diaper cover set this adorable deserves to be shown off. Why not dress your baby up as a unicorn for Halloween? The pattern calls for single, half double, and treble crochet stitches.
Designer: Lovable Loops
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
Click here for the cute diaper cover pattern!
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Storybook Crochet
Do you prefer watching videos to learn new crochet patterns? If so, then this is the pattern for you! Follow along as the designer shows you step-by-step how to recreate this beautiful basic diaper cover. This is a great choice for beginner crocheters and visual learners alike.
Designer: Newborn Diaper Cover
Yarn: I Love This Yarn (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the easy crochet diaper cover pattern!
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Ruffled Newborn Diaper Cover
Did anyone ask for an encore performance of crochet diaper covers with ruffles? Here’s another fabulous design just for you that features ruffles and moss stitch! The moss stitch is a great choice for crochet diaper covers because it has great drape and there aren’t any large gaps.
Designer: AnnooCrochet Designs
Yarn: Berroco Maya Yarn (Worsted Weight #4)
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Bubbly Diaper Cover
Adding some texture to your crochet projects is a great way to increase the level of interest and detail. It’s a wonder what a few bobble stitches will do to make your projects look even better than before! The pattern also calls for single, half double, and treble crochet stitches.
Designer: Do It Yourself by Ruta
Yarn: None Specified
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Dinosaur Baby Hat and Diaper Cover
Let’s face it, patterns for crochet diaper covers for boys are few and far between. Luckily, this dinosaur design is here to save the day! You’ll be using single, half double, and double crochet stitches along with some post stitches for this design. Of course, you could also make it for the baby girl in your life.
Designer: A Stitch at a Time for Amy B Stitched
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Worsted Weight Yarn #4)
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Crochet Bear Hat and Diaper Cover
Two shades of blue are twice as cute in this unbearably adorable hat and diaper cover set. Equal parts practical and cute, this is sure to become a new favorite pattern of yours! Best of all, it’s totally beginner-friendly. The pattern calls for just single and half double crochet stitches.
Designer: Michele Wilcox for Red Heart Design Team
Yarn: Red Heart Baby Hugs Medium (Aran Weight #4)
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Final Thoughts on Crochet Diaper Cover Patterns
If you’ve made it this far, then I bet you’ve realized that crafting crochet diaper covers is not just about creating adorable garments; it’s about showering babies with love and care with modern baby items. I can’t wait to see what projects you are able to make with this amazing patterns, many with just basic crochet stitches!
Crochet diaper covers are wonderful for newborn photos (a crochet diaper cover makes a wonderful photo prop!) or as a baby shower gift! You will need some soft yarn, a tapestry needle (also called a yarn needle), usually buttonsa crochet hook, and a free crochet diaper cover pattern to wirk up an adorable diaper cover for a little princess or little boy on the way.
Many of these come in more than just newborn size, too. You can find a beautiful pattern in 0-3 months, 6-12 months and many different sizes for babies of all ages.
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