Friday, April 5, 2013

Pattern: Easy Crochet Chunky Diaper Cover (0-3 Months)

Hey readers!

I've decided to share my diaper cover pattern today! I've had trouble finding crochet patterns for diaper covers, especially for thicker yarns, so I just had to figure it out myself. It has a thicker waist band to really help cover the diaper, which is necessary if being used as a prop. Photogs already have enough on their plate, so lets make life a little easier by providing a diaper cover that covers more diaper! More coverage = less to photoshop! You're welcome.

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Alright, here is my pattern! This is for 0-3 Months. I will add a 3-6 Month size later.This took me MAYBE an hour to make...I was also trying to write it down as I went. If you see any typos or mistakes, please let me know so I can fix it! Thanks :-)



Whatcha Need:
K Hook (6.5 mm)
Bulky Yarn (5) -- I used Premier Deborah Norville Serenity Chunky Weigh
Yarn Needle
Scissors

Notes:
Once you get to the end of the row for 5 - 11, the previous row's ch 2 space will be skipped. You are DC2TOG the third to last and second to last spaces, and the ch 2 space should be left unworked. If this is unclear, please let me know :-)

Stitches to Know:
Ch (Chain)
Sl st (Slip Stitch)
DC (Double Crochet)
TC (Triple Crochet)
DC2TOG (Double Crochet 2 Together)
FDC (Foundation Double Crochet)--This is the BEST thing to know. There are SO many great tutorials out there on youtube and just the internet in general, so if you don't know how to do this yet, just do a quick web search. Once you learn, it's ridiculously easy.

What to DO:
Row 1: FDC 39 (includes beginning Ch 3). Ch 2. Turn. (39)
Row 2: TC 10, DC 20, TC 10. Ch 2. Turn (39)
Row 3: DC across. Fasten off. (You don't HAVE to fasten off here. You could turn and sl. st 10 across, but I, personally, don't like how it looks.) (39)
Row 4: sl st in 11th DC ( you are skipping 10 DC). DC across, but leave 10 st. unworked. Ch 2. Turn
Row 5: DC2TOG. DC across, but DC2TOG last two stitches. Ch 2. Turn.
Row 6: DC2TOG. DC across, but DC2TOG last two stitches. Ch 2. Turn.
Row 7: DC2TOG. DC across, but DC2TOG last two stitches. Ch 2. Turn.
Row 8: DC2TOG. DC across, but DC2TOG last two stitches. Ch 2. Turn.
Row 9: DC2TOG. DC across, but DC2TOG last two stitches. Ch 2. Turn.
Row 10: DC2TOG. DC across, but DC2TOG last two stitches. Ch 2. Turn. (This row should be about 3" long)
Row 11: DC2TOG. DC across, but DC2TOG last two stitches. Ch 2. Turn.
Row 12: 2 DC in first st. DC across. 2 DC in last st. Ch 2. Turn.
Row 13: 2 DC in first st. DC across. 2 DC in last st. Ch 2. Turn.
Row 14: 2 DC in first st. DC across. 2 DC in last st. Ch 2. Turn.
Row 15: 2 DC in first st. DC across. 2 DC in last st. Ch 2. Turn.
Row 16: DC across. Ch 2. Turn.
Row 17: DC across. Fasten off.
Weave in loose ends.
Sew button onto flap.

Viola!

Super quick. Super easy. If you have questions or see any problems, just ask!

MMMehaffey

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