How To Crochet A Nautical Diaper Cover | Free Pattern

Let me show you how to crochet a Nautical Diaper Cover. Diaper Covers have two purposes, cover that diaper and to coordinate with the rest of the babies Nautical outfit. The second purpose is to catch the overflow. Crochet this in wool or cotton and you have a sustainable diaper cover. There are two sizes for this diaper cover, newborn-3 months & 6-9 months.

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When I crocheted this diaper cover I used Caron Simply Soft.

The colors are what I needed at the time to crochet this soaker. If you are wanting to recreate this in cotton yarn, Hobby Lobby’s “I Love This Cotton” is a very good choice. There is a Sailor Hat and Bib and they are also free crochet patterns here on my website.

Crocheting a cute little rubber duck applique and adding it to your Nautical Diaper Cover is a fun option.

I really had a lot of fun designing Nautical clothing for babies, it was only natural to add a cute little rubber duck applique. This opens up so many color options. If you don’t like ads, purchase the ad free pdf at that includes the hat and diaper cover at RAVELRY & ETSY.

The anchor buttons on the Diaper Cover are vintage, and you can find many other cute anchor buttons on Etsy.

The anchor buttons were part of the inspiration to crochet this sweet Nautical set. I also have designed a second set called Momma’s Lil Firecracker collection. I used “I Love This Cotton Yarn” from Hobby Lobby. The collection includes the Little Sailor Hat. A pair of Bib Overalls and Shortalls. There is also a pair of Nautical Shorts and a little girls Bib Dress or Jumper.

You will find the free crochet pattern below for the Nautical Diaper Cover

• STOP!!!! PLEASE READ!!!!! Gauge As You Go: I have added measurements to the pattern, at certain intervals.
• As you crochet you can readily see if you need to add an increase row.
• You may want to add more rows.
• You may need to take a row or two away.Measurements for certain stages throughout the pattern will be in [  ]
• This system of measurements will give you an idea if you are on track to achieve the size that you WANT.
• Everyone  does not crochet with the same tension.
• For example, if the beginning measurement is too small, you can go up a hook size or two, or you can add an increase row if you so desire.
• Some crochet artists can achieve gauge horizontally, but not in height.
• If you are finding that the next segment of measurements is too short, you can always add an extra yarn over before pulling through the last sequence of loops that completes the stitch. This will give your stitches more height.
• One other option is add an extra row if you would like.
  
  There are so many ways to achieve the size you want, with “GAUGE AS YOU GO”
• This system will also allow you to change yarns…all Worsted weight yarns have a slightly different gauge.
• This system will help you see if the yarn is going to make it a good fit. 

Yarn: I used Caron Simply Soft.  I also recommend any cotton blend yarn.

Pattern Notes: Beginning chains do not count as a stitch 

Notions List:  Sewing needle and thread,  Anchor buttons or buttons of choice . 3 buttons for bib. Etsy is a good source to find Anchor Buttons.

Hook                                                     
J/10/6.00MM 

Gauge = Main pattern rows of dc,in nxt st, sc in nxt st) 4”x 4”=12 row up and down, 10 st across

Stitch Key 

dc = double crochet 

sc = single crochet 

slp st = slip stitch 

hdc = half double crochet 

ch1 sp = chain 1 space 

sp = space 

nxt = next 

st = stitch 

yo = yarn over 

repeat between * * = repeat the sequence that is between the * * as many times as stated 

x = times, will follow number, example repeat sequence 8x or 8 times

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Beginning Chains do not count as a stitch
NEWBORN-3 MONTH

Ch 41  
Row 1: Using MC, SC in 2nd chain from hook, SC in each st across (40 SC) [13 ½”-14 ½” long strand]

Row 2: CH1, turn *DC in nxt st, SC in nxt st* repeat between *  * across

Row 3:  CH 1, turn, SC in each st across

Row 4:  Turn, SL ST in next 10 sts, CH 1, *DC in nxt st, SC in nxt st* repeat between *  * 10x, SC in nxt st; leave the rest unworked

Row 5:  CH 1, turn, SC in each st across (20 SC)

Row 6:  CH 1, turn,*DC in next st, SC in nxt st* repeat between * across [2 ¼” top edge to bottom; 7 ½”-8” wide]

Row 7:  CH 1 turn, SC  in each st across

Row 8-12: Repeat Row 6 & 7 consecutively

Row 13:  CH 1, turn, DEC over nxt 2 st, instruction follows ( YO, insert hook in nxt ST, pull up loop, YO, pull thru 2 loops, leave remaining loops on hook; pull up loop in nxt st, YO, pull thru all loops on hook: you have just decreased over two stitches) , *DC in next st, SC in nxt st* repeat between *  * across, DEC in last 2 stitches;  (18 st)

Row 14:  CH 1, SC across

Row  15 & 16: Repeat row 13 & 14 (16 st)

Row  17 & 18: Repeat row 15 & 16 (14 st)

Row  19 & 20: Repeat row 17 & 18 (12 st) [4.5”-5”; 5”-5 ½” across]

Row  21 & 22: Repeat row 19 & 20 (10 st)

Row  23: CH 1, turn*DC in next st, SC in nxt st* repeat between *  * across

Row  24:  CH 1, SC across [8 ½”-9” top to bottom; 2 ¾”-31/4” across…..If you need more length, you can add rows here, just repeat Row 23 & 24]

Row  25: CH 1, turn*DC in next st, SC in nxt st* repeat between *  * across

Row  26: CH 1, turn, SC across, 2 SC in last st, and proceed to crochet around the entire edge of the diaper cover, coming to a stop beside beg. SC of Row 23.  Drop navy yarn, join w/SLP ST to beg. SC pulling up white yarn.  NOTE: make sure execute 2 SC at outer corners, and skipping one stitch at inner corners…as pictured below.

FINISHING ROWS
Row  27: CH 1, SC around the edge (remembering two ST at outer corners and skip a stitch at inner corners) drop white at last SC, join w/SLP ST  to beg. SC Pulling up Navy yarn
    
Row  28: CH 1, SC around the edge (remembering two ST at outer corners and skip a stitch at inner corners)  dropping white at last SC, join w/SLP ST  to beg. SC, join w/SLP ST; End off, weave in ends 

• Bring side flaps to front, and mark where you would like your buttons (Test your button to make sure it will go between the Stitches)
• When sewing the button on to the cover place a match under the button.
• This will raise the stitching up.
• Then wrap the thread around all of the threads under the button.
• This creates a “thread shank”.  Here is a video that will show you how to make a thread shank.

6 to 9 MONTH Diaper Cover 

J/10/6.00MM Hook 

Ch 49
Row 1: Using navy, SC in 2nd chain from hook; SC in each st across (48 SC) [17”-18” long strand]

Row 2:   CH1, turn *DC in nxt st, SC in nxt st* repeat between *  * across

Row 3:  CH 1, turn, SC in each st across (this row and all SC rows will be the right side of cover)

Row 4:  Turn, SL ST in next 12 sts, CH 1, *DC in next st, SC in nxt st* repeat between *  * 12x, SC in nxt st; leave rest unworked

Row 5:  CH 1, turn, SC in each st across (24 SC)

Row 6:  CH 1, turn *DC in next st, SC in nxt st* repeat between * across [2 ¼” top edge to bottom]

Row 7:  CH 1, turn, SC in each st across 

Row 8-14: Repeat Row 6 & 7 consecutively

Row 15:  CH 1, turn, DEC over nxt 2 st instruction follows ( YO, insert hook in nxt ST, pull up loop, YO, pull thru 2 loops, leave remaining loops on hook; pull up loop in nxt st, YO, pull thru all loops on hook: you have just decreased over two stitches) , *DC in next st, SC in nxt st* repeat between *  * across,  DEC in last 2 st, (22 st)

Row 16:  CH 1, SC in each st across

Row 17 & 18:  Repeat row 15 & 16 (20 st)

Row 19 &20:  Repeat row 17 &18 (18 st)

Row 21 &22:  Repeat row 19 &20 (16 st) [4.5” top to bottom; 5 ½”-6 ½” wide]

Row 23 &24:  Repeat row 21 &22 (14 st)

Row 25 & 26:  Repeat row 23 &24 (12 st)

Row 27:  CH 1, turn*DC in next st, SC in nxt st* repeat between *  * across

Row  28:  CH 1, SC across [10 ½”-11” top to bottom; 3 ¼”-3 ¾” across…..If you need more length, you can add rows here, just repeat Row 26 & 27]

Row  29: CH 1, turn *DC next st, SC nxt st* repeat between *  * across

Row 30: CH 1, turn; SC across; 2 SC in last st, and proceed to crochet around the entire edge of the diaper cover, coming to a stop beside beg. SC of Row 23; Drop navy yarn, join w/SLP ST to beg. SC pulling up white yarn.  NOTE: make sure execute 2 SC at outer corners, and skipping one stitch at inner corners…as pictured below.

Row 31: CH 1, sc around the edge, (remembering two ST at outer corners and skip a stitch at inner corners) dropping white at last SC, join w/SLP ST  to beg. SC Pulling up Navy yarn

Row 32: CH 1, SC around the edge (remembering two ST at outer corners and skip a stitch at inner corners) dropping white at last SC, join w/SLP ST  to beg. SC, join w/SLP ST; End off, weave in ends

• Bring side flaps to front, and mark where you would like your buttons (Test your button to make sure it will go between the Stitches)
• When sewing the button on to the cover place a match under the button.
• This will raise the stitching up.
• Then wrap the thread around all of the threads under the button.
• This creates a “thread shank”.  Here is a video that will show you how to make a thread shank.

I hope you enjoyed using this free crochet pattern.

Remember there are more Nautical crochet pieces that you can crochet for baby, and they are free here on this blog. I really enjoy crocheting & sewing Nautical Clothing for children.

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