Floral Diaper Cover and Headband
This gorgeous crochet diaper cover and headband set pattern features stunning multi-layered flowers and leaves to make it a super elegant photography prop or baby shower gift.
This diaper cover crochet pattern features sizes Newborn through 1-3 Years, and a photo tutorial for the beautiful crochet flowers.
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Average Baby Waist Sizes:
Materials:
● Yarn: Approximately 130 yards of worsted (4) weight yarn for smaller sizes and approx. 200 yards for larger sizes (I used Vanna’s Choice for the base and Loops & Threads – Impeccable for the flowers)
● Crochet Hook: Size 5.5 mm (I/9) OR whatever size is needed to achieve gauge
● Yarn or Tapestry Needle
Gauge:
7 sts and 5 rows = 2 inches (5 centimeters) in Double Crochet
***It is important to check your gauge!***
Abbreviations:
●CH: Chain
●SC: Single Crochet
●DC: Double Crochet
●DC2tog: Double Crochet next 2 sts together
●FPDC: Front Post Double Crochet
●BPDC: Back Post Double Crochet
●**: Repeat the section in between the two stars as specified
Floral Diaper Cover and Headband Set Crochet Pattern
Newborn Diaper Cover Pattern
Chain 46 using Base Color 1 Yarn
Join in the round by slip stitching first and last sts together
Round 1: CH2, Double Crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch into first stitch
(46 total sts not including chain)
Round 2: CH2, *FPDC1, BPDC1* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch
(46 total sts not including chain)
Repeat Round 2 until your project measures approx. 1 inch (2.5cm) from the starting edge.
Round 3: CH2, Double Crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch into first stitch
(46 total sts not including chain)
Round 4: CH2, Skip the first stitch, Double Crochet in each stitch around to last stitch, 2 DC in last stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (46 total sts not including chain)
Repeat Rounds 3&4 until your project measures approx. 4.5 inches (11.5cm) from the starting edge. End on Repeat of Round 4.
You’ll now start working in rows.
Leg Hole Section:
Front Side:
Row 1: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 15 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(19 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 2: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 11 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(15 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 3: CH2, DC2tog, DC each of next 11 sts, DC2tog, Turn Work (13 total sts)
Row 4: CH2, DC2tog, DC each of next 9 sts, DC2tog, Turn Work (11 total sts)
Row 5: CH2, DC2tog, DC each of next 7 sts, DC2tog, Turn Work (9 total sts)
Row 6: CH2, Double Crochet each stitch across, Turn Work
Row 7: CH2, Double Crochet each stitch across
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Back Side:
Connect a new strand of yarn directly next to the first stitch of the front side, and work across the back for the following rows.
Rows 1-3: CH2, Double Crochet each stitch across, Turn Work
(23 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 4: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 15 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(19 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 5: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 11 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(15 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 6: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 7 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(11 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 7: CH2, DC2tog, DC each of next 7 sts, DC2tog (9 total sts)
Turn your project inside out and line up the sts of the crotch section. SC through 2 sts (one from the front half and the one directly opposite of it on the back half) at a time. This will seam up the crotch section of your diaper cover. Repeat for all sts across the row.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Sew three smaller flowers and two leaves onto the top left side of the back of diaper cover.
Newborn Headband Pattern
Chain 45
Join in the round by slip stitching first and last chains together
Round 1: CH1, Single crochet in each chain around, slip stitch into first stitch (45 total sts)
Fasten Off and Weave in all ends. Sew large flower and one leaf over seam.
0-3 Month Diaper Cover Pattern
Chain 50 using Base Color 1 Yarn
Join in the round by slip stitching first and last sts together
Round 1: CH2, Double Crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch into first stitch
(50 total sts not including chain)
Round 2: CH2, *FPDC1, BPDC1* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch
(50 total sts not including chain)
Repeat Round 2 until your project measures approx. 1 inch (2.5cm) from the starting edge.
Round 3: CH2, Double Crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch into first stitch
(50 total sts not including chain)
Round 4: CH2, Skip the first stitch, Double Crochet in each stitch around to last stitch, 2 DC in last stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (50 total sts not including chain)
Repeat Rounds 3&4 until your project measures approx. 4.75 inches (12cm) from the starting edge. End on Repeat of Round 4.
You’ll now start working in rows.
Leg Hole Section:
Front Side:
Row 1: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 17 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(21 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 2: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 13 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(17 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 3: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 9 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work (13 total sts)
Row 4: CH2, DC2tog, DC each of next 9 sts, DC2tog, Turn Work (11 total sts)
Row 5: CH2, DC2tog, DC each of next 7 sts, DC2tog, Turn Work (9 total sts)
Row 6: CH2, Double Crochet each stitch across, Turn Work
Row 7: CH2, Double Crochet each stitch across
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Back Side:
Connect a new strand of yarn directly next to the first stitch of the front side, and work across the back for the following rows.
Rows 1-3: CH2, Double Crochet each stitch across, Turn Work
(25 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 4: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 17 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(21 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 5: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 13 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(17 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 6: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 9 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(13 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 7: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 5 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog (9 total sts)
Turn your project inside out and line up the sts of the crotch section. SC through 2 sts (one from the front half and the one directly opposite of it on the back half) at a time. This will seam up the crotch section of your diaper cover. Repeat for all sts across the row.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Sew three smaller flowers and two leaves onto the top left side of the back of diaper cover.
0-3 Month Headband Pattern
Chain 49
Join in the round by slip stitching first and last chains together
Round 1: CH1, Single crochet in each chain around, slip stitch into first stitch (49 total sts)
Fasten Off and Weave in all ends. Sew large flower and one leaf over seam.
3-6 Month Diaper Cover Pattern
Chain 54 using Base Color 1 Yarn
Join in the round by slip stitching first and last sts together
Round 1: CH2, Double Crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch into first stitch
(54 total sts not including chain)
Round 2: CH2, *FPDC1, BPDC1* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch
(54 total sts not including chain)
Repeat Round 2 until your project measures approx. 1.25 inches (3.25cm) from the starting edge.
Round 3: CH2, Double Crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch into first stitch
(54 total sts not including chain)
Round 4: CH2, Skip the first stitch, Double Crochet in each stitch around to last stitch, 2 DC in last stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (54 total sts not including chain)
Repeat Rounds 3&4 until your project measures approx. 5 inches (12.75cm) from the starting edge. End on Repeat of Round 4.
You’ll now start working in rows.
Leg Hole Section:
Front Side:
Row 1: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 19 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(23 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 2: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 15 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(19 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 3: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 11 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work (15 total sts)
Row 4: CH2, DC2tog, DC each of next 11 sts, DC2tog, Turn Work (13 total sts)
Row 5: CH2, DC2tog, DC each of next 9 sts, DC2tog, Turn Work (11 total sts)
Row 6: CH2, DC2tog, DC each of next 7 sts, DC2tog, Turn Work (9 total sts)
Row 7: CH2, Double Crochet each stitch across, Turn Work
Row 8: CH2, Double Crochet each stitch across
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Back Side:
Connect a new strand of yarn directly next to the first stitch of the front side, and work across the back for the following rows.
Rows 1-3: CH2, Double Crochet each stitch across, Turn Work
(27 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 4: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 19 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(23 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 5: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 15 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(19 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 6: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 11 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work (15 total sts)
Row 7: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 7 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work (11 total sts)
Row 8: CH2, DC2tog, DC each of next 7 sts, DC2tog (9 total sts)
Turn your project inside out and line up the sts of the crotch section. SC through 2 sts (one from the front half and the one directly opposite of it on the back half) at a time. This will seam up the crotch section of your diaper cover. Repeat for all sts across the row.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Sew three smaller flowers and two leaves onto the top left side of the back of diaper cover.
3-6 Month Headband Pattern
Chain 52
Join in the round by slip stitching first and last chains together
Round 1: CH1, Single crochet in each chain around, slip stitch into first stitch (52 total sts)
Fasten Off and Weave in all ends. Sew large flower and one leaf over seam.
6-12 Month Diaper Cover Pattern
Chain 58 using Base Color 1 Yarn
Join in the round by slip stitching first and last sts together
Round 1: CH2, Double Crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch into first stitch
(58 total sts not including chain)
Round 2: CH2, *FPDC1, BPDC1* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch
(58 total sts not including chain)
Repeat Round 2 until your project measures approx. 1.25 inches (3.25cm) from the starting edge.
Round 3: CH2, Double Crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch into first stitch
(58 total sts not including chain)
Round 4: CH2, Skip the first stitch, Double Crochet in each stitch around to last stitch, 2 DC in last stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (58 total sts not including chain)
Repeat Rounds 3&4 until your project measures approx. 5.25 inches (13.5cm) from the starting edge. End on Repeat of Round 4.
You’ll now start working in rows.
Leg Hole Section:
Front Side:
Row 1: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 21 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(25 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 2: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 17 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(21 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 3: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 13 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work (17 total sts)
Row 4: CH2, DC2tog, DC each of next 13 sts, DC2tog, Turn Work (15 total sts)
Row 5: CH2, DC2tog, DC each of next 11 sts, DC2tog, Turn Work (13 total sts)
Row 6: CH2, DC2tog, DC each of next 9 sts, DC2tog, Turn Work (11 total sts)
Rows 7&8: CH2, Double Crochet each stitch across, Turn Work
Row 9: CH2, Double Crochet each stitch across
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Back Side:
Connect a new strand of yarn directly next to the first stitch of the front side, and work across the back for the following rows.
Rows 1-4: CH2, Double Crochet each stitch across, Turn Work
(29 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 5: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 21 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(25 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 6: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 17 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(21 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 7: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 13 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work (17 total sts)
Row 8: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 9 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work (13 total sts)
Row 9: CH2, DC2tog, DC each of next 9 sts, DC2tog (11 total sts)
Turn your project inside out and line up the sts of the crotch section. SC through 2 sts (one from the front half and the one directly opposite of it on the back half) at a time. This will seam up the crotch section of your diaper cover. Repeat for all sts across the row.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Sew three smaller flowers and two leaves onto the top left side of the back of diaper cover.
6-12 Month Headband Pattern
Chain 58
Join in the round by slip stitching first and last chains together
Round 1: CH1, Single crochet in each chain around, slip stitch into first stitch (58 total sts)
Fasten Off and Weave in all ends. Sew large flower and one leaf over seam.
1-3 Year Diaper Cover Pattern
Chain 64 using Base Color 1 Yarn
Join in the round by slip stitching first and last sts together
Round 1: CH2, Double Crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch into first stitch
(64 total sts not including chain)
Round 2: CH2, *FPDC1, BPDC1* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch
(64 total sts not including chain)
Repeat Round 2 until your project measures approx. 1.5 inches (3.75cm) from the starting edge.
Round 3: CH2, Double Crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch into first stitch
(64 total sts not including chain)
Round 4: CH2, Skip the first stitch, Double Crochet in each stitch around to last stitch, 2 DC in last stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (64 total sts not including chain)
Repeat Rounds 3&4 until your project measures approx. 5.5 inches (14cm) from the starting edge. End on Repeat of Round 4.
You’ll now start working in rows.
Leg Hole Section:
Front Side:
Row 1: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 24 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(28 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 2: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 20 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(24 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 3: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 16 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work (20 total sts)
Row 4: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 12 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work (16 total sts)
Row 5: CH2, DC2tog, DC each of next 12 sts, DC2tog, Turn Work (14 total sts)
Row 6: CH2, DC2tog, DC each of next 10 sts, DC2tog, Turn Work (12 total sts)
Rows 7&8: CH2, Double Crochet each stitch across, Turn Work
Row 9: CH2, Double Crochet each stitch across
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Back Side:
Connect a new strand of yarn directly next to the first stitch of the front side, and work across the back for the following rows.
Rows 1-4: CH2, Double Crochet each stitch across, Turn Work
(32 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 5: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 24 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(28 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 6: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 20 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work
(24 total sts not including turning chain)
Row 7: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 16 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work (20 total sts)
Row 8: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 12 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work (16 total sts)
Row 9: CH2, DC2tog, DC2tog, DC each of next 8 sts, DC2tog, DC2tog, Turn Work (12 total sts)
Turn your project inside out and line up the sts of the crotch section. SC through 2 sts (one from the front half and the one directly opposite of it on the back half) at a time. This will seam up the crotch section of your diaper cover. Repeat for all sts across the row.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Sew three smaller flowers and two leaves onto the top left side of the back of diaper cover.
1-3 Year Headband Pattern
Chain 63
Join in the round by slip stitching first and last chains together
Round 1: CH1, Single crochet in each chain around, slip stitch into first stitch (63 total sts)
Fasten Off and Weave in all ends. Sew large flower and one leaf over seam.
Smaller Flower Pattern (Make 2, then Reverse Colors and Make 1 More)
Create a Magic Circle with 6 SC stitches in the center using Color 2 Yarn
Join in the round by slip stitching first and last stitches together. Place Stitch Marker
Round 1: ~This round is worked through the front loop only~
(DC, CH2, DC, slip stitch) all into the same stitch you just slipped into, *(slip stitch, DC, CH2, DC, slip stitch) all into the next stitch* Repeat 4 more times, slip stitch into first stitch (36 total sts including beginning slip – 6 total flower petals)
{Reference Photos 1&2 for example of what your project should look like at this point}
Round 2: ~This round is worked into the same sts as round 1, but through the back loop only~
CH2, 2 DC sts into each stitch around, slip stitch into first stitch (12 total sts not including starting chain)
{Reference Photos 3&4 for example of what your project should look like at this point}
Drop and cut Color 2 Yarn and Pick Up Color 3 Yarn
Round 3: ~This round is worked through the front loop only~
(4 DC sts, slip stitch) all into the same stitch you just slipped into, slip stitch into next stitch, *(slip stitch, 4 DC sts, slip stitch) all into the next stitch, slip stitch into next stitch* Repeat 4 more times, slip stitch into first stitch (36 total sts including beginning slip – 6 total flower petals)
{Reference Photos 5&6 for example of what your project should look like at this point}
Fasten Off. Leave one yarn tail long enough to use to attach flower to your project.
Larger Flower Pattern (Make 1)
Create a Magic Circle with 6 SC stitches in the center using Color 2 Yarn
Join in the round by slip stitching first and last stitches together. Place Stitch Marker
Round 1: ~This round is worked through the front loop only~
(DC, CH2, DC, slip stitch) all into the same stitch you just slipped into, *(slip stitch, DC, CH2, DC, slip stitch) all into the next stitch* Repeat 4 more times, slip stitch into first stitch (36 total sts including beginning slip – 6 total flower petals)
{Reference Photos 1&2 for example of what your project should look like at this point}
Round 2: ~This round is worked into the same sts as round 1, but through the back loop only~
CH2, 2 DC sts into each stitch around, slip stitch into first stitch (12 total sts not including starting chain)
{Reference Photos 3&4 for example of what your project should look like at this point}
Drop and cut Color 2 Yarn and Pick Up Color 3 Yarn
Round 3: ~This round is worked through the front loop only~
(4 DC sts, slip stitch) all into the same stitch you just slipped into, slip stitch into next stitch, *(slip stitch, 4 DC sts, slip stitch) all into the next stitch, slip stitch into next stitch* Repeat 4 more times, slip stitch into first stitch (36 total sts including beginning slip – 6 total flower petals)
{Reference Photos 5&6 for example of what your project should look like at this point}
Round 4: ~This round is worked into the same sts as round 3, but through the back loop only~
CH2, *2 DC sts into next stitch, DC into next stitch* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch
(18 total sts not including starting chain)
Drop and cut Color 3 Yarn and Pick up Color 2 Yarn
Round 5: ~This round is worked through the front loop only~
(7 DC sts, slip stitch) all into the same stitch you just slipped into, slip stitch into each of next two sts, *(slip stitch, 7 DC sts, slip stitch) all into the next stitch, slip stitch into each of next two sts* Repeat 4 more times, slip stitch into first stitch (54 total sts including beginning slip – 6 total flower petals)
Fasten Off. Leave one yarn tail long enough to use to attach flower to your project.
Leaf Pattern (Make 3)
Chain 5 using Green Leaf Yarn
Row 1: SC into the second chain from hook and each chain across, Turn Work (4 total sts)
Row 2: CH1, 2 SC in first stitch, SC in each of next two sts, 2 SC in last stitch, Turn Work (6 total sts)
Rows 3&4: CH1, Single Crochet in each stitch across, Turn Work
Row 5: CH1, SC2tog, SC2, SC2tog, Turn Work (4 total sts)
Row 6: CH1, SC2tog, SC2tog, Turn Work (2 total sts)
Row 7: CH1, SC2tog
Fasten Off. Leave one yarn tail long enough to attach leaf to your project.
Flower Instruction Photos
Work into specified loops for Round 2.
Change colors now (not shown in photos).
Work into specifiec loops for Round 4.
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OMG! My little granddaughter will be 2 in December so she’s too big to have a “diaper” cover, but this will make a cute bum cover nonetheless. And then the little headband!!! Soooo cute! Not to mention my coworker just had a baby girl on October 20… so I have little people I can make these for!!!
Thank you!
You’re so welcome! I’m really happy you’re excited about it.