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The Parker Crochet Diaper Cover

May 9, 2019 by Ashleigh

The beginner baby project you’ve been looking for – my Crochet Parker Diaper Cover – a free pattern here on the blog!

Read through my inspiration, design process, and lots of info on the perfect yarn I chose, or scroll on down for the free pattern.

The Inspiration + Design

When I was pregnant with my son Parker, I wanted to make a cute newborn set for him! I had trouble finding a boyish set that I loved so I set out to design my own. This was one of the very first patterns I posted on my blog and I’m so glad you’ve loved it as much as I have over the years.

This project is part of a set – see the matching baby hat here & the matching baby booties here.

This set is a great gift for baby showers or new additions to family and friends’ families, and it’s a very gender neutral pattern. I’ve got it pictured here in the classic blue and pink as well as a gorgeous grey marble. I love modern baby items that are simplistic in design and can work for any mom’s style!

I wish I’d been able to get some photos of Parker in this set when he was born, but he weighed in at a whoppin’ 10 lb. 2 oz and was too chunky to fit into them! Lol!

The Yarn

I decided to use Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarn for this pattern as it’s a very versatile worsted weight yarn with a stunning color range. There are colors to match any baby shower or nursery theme, as well as individual style.

However you can use any worsted weight yarn for this project! There are wonderful wool based worsted weight yarns to use for this project as well as other natural and synthetic fibers. Really, anything goes as long as you can meet the gauge listed in the pattern below.

 

 

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PATTERN:

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To sum it up: The perfect basic baby diaper cover for boys and girls – perfect for newborn photos!

Materials:
–Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarn (Weight: 4/Medium, 3.5 oz/100g, 170 yds/156 m)
(You will use less than half a skein for this pattern)
–Size H 5mm crochet hook (click here to see my favorite one!)
-Small button or snap closure
–Tapestry needle
–Scissors
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Sizes:
This pattern fits newborn to 3 month old babies.
Skill Level:
Level 2/Easy

Crochet Parker Diaper Cover

Ch 46
Row 1: Dc in the 2nd Ch from hook, and in each st across, Ch 2, turn
Row 2: Dc in first st, *Fpdc, Dc, repeat from * across, Ch 2, turn
Row 3: Bpdc in first st, *Dc, Bpdc, repeat from * across, Do not Ch, turn
Row 4: Sl st in first 10 sts, Ch 2, Dc in next 24 sts, leave the rest of the row unworked, Ch 2, turn
Row 5: Dc across, Ch 2, turn
Row 6: Dc dec, Dc in next 20, Dc dec in last 2 sts, Ch 2, turn
Row 7: Dc dec, Dc in next 18, Dc dec in last 2 sts, Ch 2, turn
Row 8: Dc dec, Dc in next 16, Dc dec in last 2 sts, Ch 2, turn
Row 9: Dc dec, Dc in next 14, Dc dec in last 2 sts, Ch 2, turn
Row 10: Dc dec, Dc in next 12, Dc dec in last 2 sts, Ch 2, turn
Row 11: Dc dec, Dc in next 10, Dc dec in last 2 sts, Ch 2, turn
Rows 12-18: Dc across, Ch 2, turn
Row 19: Dc across, Ch 1, Sc around perimeter of the diaper cover, sl st to first Sc, finish off, weave ends

Now time to sew the button – be sure you sew it onto the right side! You want to identify the side of your diaper cover that is the “right side” or the side that has the ribbing from those Fpdcs and Bpdcs exposed. This will be the side that you see when the little guy is wearing the cover, not the side against his bum or diaper. Here are some photos to help you out with placing your button!

Sew your button on the side that looks like this.
Then flip it over – this is what will be the inside of the diaper cover.
Fold up the bottom portion…
….and fold the sides in securing onto the button (I didn’t write button holes into the pattern because buttoning around those Fpdcs and Bpdcs works just fine – find a space between ribbed stitches and pop that button through!)
Abbreviations (US Terms):
ch – chain
bpdc – back post double crochet
dc – double crochet
dec – decrease
fpdc – front post double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch

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Comments

  1. blankjo says

    December 22, 2016 at 2:12 am

    What are the dimensions of the newborn diaper cover?
    Specifically, the width of the front edge, back edge, and the overall length?

    I’m guessing its somewhere around this???
    Front edge= 5 inches
    Back edge= 12 inches
    Total Length=12 inches

    Thanks for your help!

  2. blankLisa says

    May 12, 2019 at 2:22 pm

    Hi! I love your Parker patterns.

  3. blanklisa says

    May 13, 2019 at 3:21 pm

    is there a tutorial video of this by any chance? thank you

  4. blankHeather Westphal says

    May 28, 2019 at 4:47 am

    What exactly is the gauge? The description says it’s listed but it is not. Does the chain 2 at the end of the roe count as a stitch? Likewise when you turn, does the first double crochet go into the stitch next to the hook? Sorry if that doesn’t make sense.

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