Crochet Sweet Pea Diaper Cover

Crochet Sweet Pea Diaper Cover is an adorable addition to any little one's wardrobe. This charming design features intricate stitch work that resembles sweet pea vines, giving it a unique and whimsical look. Not only is it visually appealing, but it also serves a practical purpose by providing coverage and comfort for your baby's diaper. Whether you're looking to add a touch of handmade charm to your baby's outfit or searching for a thoughtful gift for a new parent, this crochet diaper cover is sure to delight. Get ready to turn heads and receive compliments on your little one's fashion statement with this sweet pea-inspired creation!

Yarn: Lion brand Feels Like Butta, 100% polyester, weight 4, 218 yrds, 3.5 oz
Hook: G/ 4mm
Notions: tapestry needle
Size: newborn, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 12 months
Gauge: 16 st x 20 rows = 4 inches
Stitches used: ch, sl st, sc, TPS, TKS
Special Stitches

• TPS (Tunisian Purl stitch): (forward pass) Place yarn in front of your work, insert your hook into the left vertical bar of the st below, yo and pull your yarn through. (Return pass): Follow instructions in the pattern.

• TKS (Tunisian Knit stitch): (Forward pass)working with the yarn behind your work, insert your hook between the vertical bars below the horizontal bars in the st below, yo, pull the yarn through, keep your loop on the hook.(Return pass): Follow instructions in the pattern.

Pattern Instructions

Front bottoms

Row 1: Ch 11 sc in second ch from the hook, sc in each ch for a total of 10 sc

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc.

Row 3: Ch 1 turn, sc in first sc, 2 sc in the next sc, sc in each sc to the last 2 sc, 2 sc in the second to last stitch, sc in the last st. (12 sts)

Row 4- 18: Repeat row 2 on even number rows and follow row 3 on odd number rows. Two stitch increase on odd rows. (end with 24 sts)

Row 19: Ch 1 turn, sc in first sc, (2 sc in the next sc) repeat (to), sc in each sc to the last 3 sc, 2 sc each in the third and second to last stitch, sc in the last st. (28 sts)

Row 20-26: Repeat row 2 (28 sts)

Finish off

Back bottoms

Row 1: Ch 11, (13, 13, 15) sc in second ch from the hook, sc in each ch for a total of 10 sc

Row 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc.

Row 4: Ch 1 turn, sc in first sc, (2 sc in the next sc) repeat (to), sc in each sc to the last 3 sc, 2 sc each in the third and second to last stitch, sc in the last st. (14 sts)

Row 5-12: Repeat row 3 on odd number rows and follow row 4 on even number rows. 4 stitch increase on even rows. (end with 30 sts)

Row 13-26: Repeat row 2 (30 sts)

Finish off.

Wip stitch the front and back together with front sides facing together. Sewing at the crotch, and on each side where the increases end.

Waist band

Row 1: (Forward pass), ch 7, turn, insert hook into second ch from the hook yo, and pull up a loop, continue to yo and pull up a loop from each ch, insert hook into first stitch of the waist, yo and pull up a loop, there should be 8 loops on the hook
Return pass: (yo and pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until there is 1 loop left on the hook

Row 2: (Forward pass): tps in the next 6 sts, insert hook into next st of row 28, 8 loops on the hook
(Return pass:) (yo and pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until there is 1 loop left on the hook

Row 3: (Forward pass): tks in the next 6 sts, insert hook into next st of row 28, 8 loops on the hook
(Return pass: (yo and pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until there is 1 loop left on the hook

Row 4- and continued: Repeat rows 2 and 3

When you come back around to the starting row, finish off with a long tail and sew up the first and last row with a wip st.

Leg Bands: Repeat instructions on both legs.

Row 1: (Forward pass), ch 4, turn, insert hook into second ch from the hook yo, and pull up a loop, continue to yo and pull up a loop from each ch, insert hook into first stitch of the leg down by the bottom of the crotch, yo and pull up a loop, there should be 5 loops on the hook
Return pass: (yo and pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until there is 1 loop left on the hook

Row 2: (Forward pass): tps in the next 4 sts, insert hook into next st, 5 loops on the hook
(Return pass:) (yo and pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until there is 1 loop left on the hook

Row 3: (Forward pass): tks in the next 4 sts, insert hook into next st, 5 loops on the hook
(Return pass: (yo and pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until there is 1 loop left on the hook

Row 4- and continued: Repeat rows 2 and 3

When you come back around to the starting row, finish off with a long tail and sew up the first and last row with a wip st.

Weave in all your ends.