Crochet Diaper Cover and Beanie Set – Free Baby Pattern
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This adorable crochet diaper cover and baby beanie are perfect for your baby’s photo shoot. The pattern is available in 2 sizes: newborn baby size and 0-3 months baby size.
The instructions for this crochet baby set are simple and you only need a small amount of Medium / Worsted Weight Yarn for this project. Add a pair of easy-on no scratch mittens for the perfect gift!
This adorable Textured Baby Beanie and Diaper Cover set was originally designed by Danyel Pink.
This sweet set is a great photography prop for new babies!
Danyel Pink
Danyel Pink recently closed her crochet website (Danyel Pink Designs) and retired from the world of crochet. Oombawka Design purchased the full rights to this pattern, which means now I can share it with you.
I’m happy to be able to include this adorable baby diaper cover and beanie pattern with my other free patterns on the Oombawka Design Crochet blog.
If you, or someone you know, is retiring and closing their crochet blog, please feel free to reach out to arrange for your patterns to be included at Oombawka Design too!
Other suggestions you can try for this pattern:
- You may want to work the last round of single crochet in a constrasting color.
- Trim the hat and diaper cover in fun fur or a boucle yarn for extra texture.
- Try a variegated yarn for a funky colored set.
- Add a small pompom to the hat.
- You may want to add animal ears to the hat and an animal tail to the diaper cover for a cute zoo set!
- If you work the entire pattern through both loops you will have a smoother look to the finished set (less texture).
- Other yarns that work well for this pattern include: Vanna’s Choice, Red Heart with Love, I Love this Yarn, and Lion Brand Cotton.
Quick and Easy Baby Diaper Cover and Hat Crochet Set
Looking for a quick and adorable baby gift? This free crochet pattern for a diaper cover and beanie set is just what you need! Available in two sizes (newborn and 0-3 months), this project requires only a small amount of Medium/Worsted Weight Yarn. It’s perfect for holiday photos, baby showers, or just capturing sweet moments.
Add a pair of Easy-On, No Scratch Baby Mittens (free pattern!) for a complete set!
Grab the free pattern below and start crocheting this precious baby set today!
Supplies
- Loops and Thread Impeccable. 4.48 oz (127 g), 285 yds (261 m). 100% Acrylic. Medium Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash warm. Machine dry.
- Crochet Hook: 5 mm (H) and 5.5 mm (I)
- Finished Yardage: Set: approximately 150 yds (137 m).
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker, two 3/4 inch to 1 inch buttons
Difficulty Level
- Easy
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this project just remember when you substitute the finished size of your project may also be different.
Finished Size
- Newborn and 3 months
Gauge
- Approximately 17 dc per 4 inches and 8 rows per 4 inches
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
- bl – back loop
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- fl – front loop
- g – grams
- m – meters
- oz – ounces
- R – row
- Rnd – round
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- yds – yards
- [] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
Notes:
- The ch 1 or ch 2 at the beginning of the round does not count as a stitch.
- The diaper cover is not intended as a ‘soaker’ for cloth diapering, it is a decorative cover only.
- Please remember that babies come in all shapes and sizes and this set may not fit every baby perfectly.
- Add the Diaper Cover & Beanie Crochet Baby Set pattern to your Ravelry Libary here.
Adorable Crochet Baby Set – Free Pattern
This quick and easy coffee cup cozy is worked in rows before being seamed closed.
Newborn Diaper Cover Crochet Pattern
Covers newborn and size 1 diapers.
Using your 5 mm (H) hook and leaving a 3 inch tail of yarn:
R1: Ch 17, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 2, turn. [16 sc]
R2-R9: 1 dc in the bl of the first st. *1 dc in the fl of the next st, 1 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 dc in the last st, ch 2, turn. [16 dc]
R10: 2 dc in the bl of the first st. *1 dc in the fl of the next st, 1 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 2 dc in the last st, ch 2, turn. [18 dc]
R11: 1 dc in the bl of the first st. *1 dc in the fl of the next st, 1 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 dc in the last st, ch 2, turn. [18 dc]
R12-R19: Rep R10 and R11. Finish off. Turn. [26 dc]
R20: Ch 5, yarn over and make 1 dc in the first st (*this is the last st from R19*). See image below. *1 dc in the fl of the next st, 1 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 dc in the last st, ch 7, turn. [5 ch + 26 dc + 7 ch]
R21: 1 dc in the third ch from the hook and in each of the next 4 chs, 1 dc in the bl of the next st. *1 dc in the fl of the next st, 1 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 5 chains. 1 dc in each of the last 5 chains, ch 2, turn. [36 dc]
R22-R23: 1 dc in the bl of the first st. *1 dc in the fl of the next st, 1 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st, ch 1, turn. [36 dc]
Rnd 24: Sc evenly around the entire cover, working 3 sc in each corner, join with a sl st to the first sc, ch 1, do not turn.
Rnd 25: Sc evenly around the entire cover again, working 3 sc in each corner, join with sl st to the first sc. Fasten off. (A third round of sc may be necessary, depending on the resulting size of the leg openings).
Proceed to finishing instructions.
3 Month Size Diaper Cover Crochet Pattern
Covers size 1 and size 2 diapers.
Using your 5 mm (H) hook and leaving a 3 inch tail of yarn:
R1: Ch 21, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 2, turn. [20 sc]
R2-R9: 1 dc in the bl of the first st. *1 dc in the fl of the next st, 1 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 dc in the last st, ch 2, turn. [20 dc]
R10: 2 dc in the bl of the first st. *1 dc in the fl of the next st, 1 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 2 dc in the last st, ch 2, turn. [22 dc]
R11: 1 dc in the bl of the first st. *1 dc in the fl of the next st, 1 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 dc in the last st, ch 2, turn. [22 dc]
R12-R21: Rep R10 and R11. Finish off. Turn. [32 dc]
R22: Ch 5, yarn over and make 1 dc in the first st (*this is the last st from R21*). See image below. *1 dc in the fl of the next st, 1 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 dc in the last st, ch 7, turn. [5 ch + 32 dc + 7 ch]
R23: 1 dc in the third ch from the hook and in each of the next 4 chs, 1 dc in the bl of the next st. *1 dc in the fl of the next st, 1 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 5 chains. 1 dc in each of the last 5 chains, ch 2, turn. [42 dc]
R24-R25: 1 dc in the bl of the first st. *1 dc in the fl of the next st, 1 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st, ch 1, turn. [42 dc]
Rnd 26: Sc evenly around the entire cover, working 3 sc in each corner, join with a sl st to the first sc, ch 1, do not turn.
Rnd 27: Sc evenly around the entire cover again, working 3 sc in each corner, join with sl st to the first sc. Fasten off. (A third round of sc may be necessary, depending on the resulting size of the leg openings). Proceed to finishing instructions.
Diaper Cover Finishing Instructions
- Fold diaper cover into shape. Sew buttons approximately 1.5 to 2 inches from each side of Row 3 (see picture below).
- To fasten diaper cover, slide buttons between stitches on the tabs. Waist is adjustable.
- When putting the cover on a baby the edges of the disposable diaper may need to be tucked in so they don’t show.
Textured Baby Beanie Pattern
Notes:
- You may want to work the last round of single crochet (sc) in a contrasting color.
- You can substitute the DMR (double magic ring) for a chain 3 and slip stitch to form a ring.
Newborn Baby Beanie
To fit 14 inch head circumference
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook and leaving a 3 inch tail of yarn:
Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 1, 11 dc. Sl st to the first st to join. [11 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 1, *2 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** around to the last st. 2 dc in the last st. Sl st to the first st to join. [22 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 1, *1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [33 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *1 dc in each fo the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [44 dc]
Rnd 5-9: Ch 1, *1 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [44 dc]
Rnd 10: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. [44 sc]
Rnd 11: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join and fasten off. [44 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
0-3 Months Baby Beanie Pattern
To fit 15-16 inch head circumference
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook and leaving a 3 inch tail of yarn:
Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 1, 12 dc. Sl st to the first st to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 1, *2 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 1, *1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *1 dc in each fo the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5-9: Ch 1, *1 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 10-Rnd 11: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. [48 sc]
Rnd 12: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join and fasten off. [48 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Baby Beanie Finishing Instructions
- Weave in ends securely.
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Hi Shelly, You will take care of those extra five chains at the end of R21. I popped into the pattern to take a look because I thought there was a photo that showed how this was done (the 5 chains bit) and there is a photo but it was in the next size up. I’ve added it into the smaller size too so you can see it. I hope this helps! Rhondda
I’m confused by the instructions at the end of row 19 and beginning of 20 where it says “finish off” then chain 5 and double crochet into last stitch of row 19. Does this not make a loop instead of the beginning of the tabs that will have a button hole? What am I missing? Thank you.
Hi Kathy, I apologize! There was a typo. It should read: R10: 2 dc in the bl of the first st. *1 dc in the fl of the next st, 1 dc in the bl of the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 2 dc in the last st, ch 2, turn. [22 dc]
On the diaper cover in rows 10 and 11 when you repeat them on 12-19, how did you get 26 total stitches when done?
Such a cute little set!!