Simple Diaper Cover

Like little Panties

These diaper covers are the perfect project to whip up for your next baby shower! What momma-to-be wouldn't love some of these cute little diaper covers to go with any outfit AND keep their baby cool?


Sizes included:

Size	Waist
Newborn	15 in.
0-6 months	15.5 in.
6-12 months	16 in.
12-24 months	16.5 in.

Measure your Fdc to get the most accurate measurement of your diaper cover.

Materials:

• 1 skein of worsted weight (4) yarn.
        — I used acrylic but cotton would also be a great choice
• 4.5 mm hook
• Stitch markers

Gauge:
Abbreviations:

• FPdc: Front post double crochet
• BPdc: Back post double crochet
• dc2tog: Double crochet two together
• Fdc: Foundation Double Crochet

Notes:

• This piece is worked in 1 piece starting from the waistband, then the back, and ending in the front.
• Chain stitches do not count as stitches.

Instructions:

Waistband:
1. Fdc 61 then sl st into the first Fdc (NOT in the first chain 4) (61)
   Add stitches here if needed and adjust body instructions accordingly.
2. Ch 1 and FPdc into the same stitch, BPdc, *FPdc, BPdc* around, sl st into first FPdc
3. Rows 3 to 5 Repeat row 2

Diaper Body (Starting at Back waist):
1. Ch 1 and dc in the same stitch, dc in next 30, ch 1 and turn (31)
2. Dc2tog, dc 27, dc2tog (29)
3. Dc2tog, dc 25, dc2tog (27)
4. Dc2tog, dc 23, dc2tog (25)
5. Dc2tog, dc 21, dc2tog (23)
6. Dc2tog, dc 19, dc2tog (21)
7. Dc2tog, dc 17, dc2tog (19)
8. Dc2tog, dc 15, dc2tog (17)
9. Dc2tog, dc 13, dc2tog (15)
10. Dc 6, dc2tog, dc 7, ch 1 and turn (14)
          Adjust stitch count here if not before.
11. Rows 11-15- Dc across, ch 1 and turn (14)

16. 2 dc in first stitch, dc 12, 2 dc, ch 1 and turn (16)
17. 2 dc, dc 14, 2dc, ch 1 and turn (18)
18. 2 dc, dc 16, 2dc, ch 1 and turn (20)
20. 2 dc, dc 18, 2dc, ch 1 and turn (22)
21. 2 dc, dc 20, 2dc, ch 1 and turn (24)
22. Turn inside out, use stitch markers to attach leaving 3 unworked stitches on each side and whip stitch across
23. Fasten off and sew in ends, turn right side out

Leg Opening
1. Starting at the bottom of the leg hole connect yarn, ch 1 and dc around evenly.
2. Sl st into the first dc, ch 1, repeat *FPdc, BPdc* around
3. Sl st into first FPdc, ch 1, FPdc into same stitch, BPdc, *FPdc, BPdc* around
4. Sl st into first FPdc and fasten off
Repeat on the other leg

Drawstring (Optional)
1. Ch to the desired length and fasten off
2. Sl st into the first dc, ch 1, repeat *FPdc, BPdc* around