Free Crochet Diaper Pants – For The Tiny Ones

Looking for a crochet project that’s both practical and adorable? These crochet diaper pants (or diaper covers) are the perfect accessory for cute amigurumi animals or tiny newborn babies!

Whether you’re dressing up a crocheted critter or creating a heartfelt gift for a new little one, this versatile pattern is a win. With a snug fit, charming stripes, and an optional tail opening, it’s a playful way to add personality to your creations. Plus, it works great as a cozy diaper cover for preemie babies or newborns—functional, stylish, and oh-so-cute!

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Originally designed for Elwis the Elephant Amigurumi, these diaper pants are a perfect fit for other animals in the ZooVenture collection too! The pattern includes button closures, a customizable tail hole, and a snug fit for tiny bodies—whether crocheted or real. With just a few materials and a touch of crochet magic, you’ll create a charming addition to your handmade treasures.

Crochet Supplies Needed

To get started, you’ll need:

• Yarn (light worsted, DK or 8-ply weight) in Blue and White.
  Note: Acrylic yarn works well for amigurumi, but if you’re making this for a baby, it’s recommended to use organic cotton or premium acrylic yarn to prevent skin irritation and ensure comfort for delicate skin.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• Small buttons (7/16″ – 1/2″), 2 pcs.
• Stitch Marker
• Tapestry needle or darning needle (Long)
• Scissors

Finished Size

Getting the perfect fit starts with getting your crochet gauge just right. Start by making a swatch and measuring it to check your stitch size:

• Gauge: 22 stitches x 26 rows in a 4″ x 4″ (10 cm x 10 cm) swatch using single crochet stitches.

If your measurements and stitch count match, you can expect your crochet diaper pants to finish with these measurements:

• Waist: 13 inches (33 cm)
• Thigh Opening: 7 inches (18 cm)

This size is perfect for preemie babies, but this crochet pattern is highly adaptable. To make larger sizes, simply use a bulkier yarn (such as worsted-weight yarn) along with a larger crochet hook. This adjustment makes it easy to create diaper pants for newborns, babies up to 3 months old, or even older.

Knowing how yarn weight and crochet gauge affect your project’s size is essential for customizing the fit and achieving the desired results.

Crochet Stitches

This diaper pants pattern is perfect for beginners, as it uses basic crochet stitches. Below is a list of the crochet stitches used in this pattern, along with their abbreviations in US terms.

• ch: chain
• hdc: half double crochet
• sc: single crochet
• sc2tog: sc2 together
• sl st: slip stitch

If you’re new to crocheting, you can learn more about the 6 basic crochet stitches and the complete beginners’ crochet guides.

Crochet Pattern Instructions

Main Body of the Diaper Pants

Start from the waist of the diaper pants using the instructions below. The pattern alternates between blue and white yarn for the classic striped look. Check out this helpful guide on changing colors in crochet if you need assistance. You can also make the diaper pants in just one color!

• Make a slip knot with White yarn:
  • Row 1: ch 61, sc in 2nd st from hook, sc 59 (till you reach the end of the chain stitch), turn. {60}
  • Row 2: ch, sc 60, turn. {60}
  • Fasten off.

• Change to Blue yarn:
  • Row 3: ch2 (as 1 hdc), hdc in next st, ch, skip 1 st, hdc in next 54 sts, ch, skip 1 st, hdc in next 2 sts, turn. {60}
    [Buttonholes are created in this row]
  • Fasten off.

• Change to White yarn:
  • Row 4 – 5: ch, sc in next 60 sts, turn. {60}
  • Fasten off.

• Change to Blue yarn:
  • Row 6: Insert hook in 13th st, ch, sc in the same st, sc in next 36 sts, turn. {36}
  • Row 7: ch, sc2tog, sc in next 32 sts, sc2tog, turn. {34}

• Change to White yarn:
  • Row 8: ch, sc2tog, sc in next 14 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in next 14 sts, sc2tog, turn. {32}
    [The hole for the tail is created in this row]
    Note: The tail opening is optional. You may skip creating the opening if the diaper pants are intended for amigurumi without tails or as a baby diaper cover.
  • Row 9: ch, sc2tog, sc in next 28 sts, sc2tog, turn. {30}

• Change to Blue yarn:
  • Row 10: ch, sc2tog, sc in next 26 sts, sc2tog, turn. {28}
  • Row 11: ch, sc2tog, sc in next 24 sts, sc2tog, turn. {26}

• Change to White yarn and continue to alternate with Blue every 2 rows:
  • Row 12 – 53: ch, sc in next 26 sts, turn. {26}
    [continue to make more rows if you need longer diaper pants]
  • Fasten off and hide yarn ends.

Add Edging

Use blue yarn to add the edging and give the diaper pants a clean, polished look:

• Begin at Point A as shown in the diagram. Make a chain stitch.
• Round 1: Work single crochet (sc) stitches evenly around the edges, creating smooth curves by making 3sc in each corner (blue dots or C).
  For the black zone (A), work single sc on every sc stitch or 2sc on hdc stitch.
  For the red zones (B), work sc2tog stitches to shape the curves.
  Here are the detailed stitch counts for each section:
  • A: sc in next 12 sts.
    B: sc2tog for 15 times in the next 30 sts .
    A: sc in next 17 sts.
    C: 3sc in the corner st.
    A: sc in next st, 2sc in next hdc st, sc in next 2 sts.
    C: 3sc in the corner st.
    A: sc in next 58 sts. [this is the top edge of the waist]
    C: 3sc in the corner st.
    A: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next ch space, sc in next st.
    C: 3sc in the corner st.
    A: sc in next 17 sts.
    B: sc2tog for 15 times in the next 30 sts.
    A: sc in next 11 sts.
    C: 3sc in the corner st.
    A: sc in next 24 sts.
    C: 2 sc in the first st of the round.
    sl st to the top loops of the first sc to join the round.
• Round 2: ch, sc in each st around, except the middle st of the corner stitches. 3sc in the middle st of the 3sc that you have done on the blue dots marking. sl st to the top loops of the first sc to join the round.
• Fasten off and hide yarn ends.

Add Buttons

Once the edging is complete, it’s time to add the buttons. Try the diaper pants on your amigurumi or baby to check the fit. Mark where the buttons should go on the tabs, then sew them securely in place. Once the buttons are on, your diaper pants are all set and ready to use!

All Wrapped Up

Whether you’re creating these diaper pants for a crocheted elephant or a real baby, this pattern is both fun to make and super practical to use. The adorable stripes, button closures, and optional tail hole add a playful touch to your crochet projects. Give it a go, and be sure to share your creations—we’d love to see them!

What’s Next:

• Get started on your crochet project and show off your finished diaper pants on Facebook and/or Instagram! Don’t forget to tag us @craftpassion—we’d love to see your creations.
• Save this pattern to your Pinterest board as a future must-make project.
• Share the pattern with your crochet community and plan a fun crochet-along event.
• Explore even more free crochet patterns and find your next exciting project!