Crochet Angel Large Diaper Pattern

Crochet Angel Large Diaper Pattern

Made with Caron simply soft yarn - F hook

This diaper pattern typically fits 24-30 week angel babies

This pattern is not my own. I downloaded the sewing pattern for the tiny diapers from the Teeny Tears blog  and then I crocheted until I had a similar size and shape. 

This pattern has been approved by Teeny Tears - if you would like to donate your crocheted diapers please visit their website for more info on how you can get cards made. Please make these diapers in sets of 2. One for burial and one for a keepsake for the family. You can click on the picture below to go to their site.

This is the large diaper pattern.

SH = 3 stitches in one stitch (for corners)

Chain 18 - turn

Row 1 - 17 sc - 1 ch - turn
Row 2 - 17 sc - 1 ch - turn
Row 3 - 17 sc - 1 ch - turn
Row 4 - 17 sc - 1 ch - turn
Row 5 - 17 sc - 1 ch - turn
Row 6 - skip first stitch, sc across - skip the second to the last stitch - sc in last stitch - (total of 15) - 1 ch - turn
Row 7 - sc all the way across- 1 ch - turn
Row 8 - skip first stitch, sc across - skip the second to the last stitch - sc in last stitch - (total of 13) - 1 ch - turn
Row 9 - sc all the way across- 1 ch - turn
Row 10 - skip first stitch, sc across - skip the second to the last stitch - sc in last stitch - (total of 11) - 1 ch - turn
Row 11 - skip first stitch, sc across - skip the second to the last stitch - sc in last stitch - (total of 9) - 1 ch - turn

Row 12 - skip first stitch, sc across - skip the second to the last stitch - sc in last stitch - (total of 7) - 1 ch - turn

Row 13 - skip first stitch, sc across - skip the second to the last stitch - sc in last stitch - (total of 5) - 1 ch - turn

Row 14-16 - sc across - (total of 5 across each row)

This is where the diaper will fold

Row 17 - sc across (total of 5) - 1 ch - turn

Row 18 - 2 sc in first and last stitches - sc across - (total of 7) - 1 ch - turn

Row 19 - 2 sc in first and last stitches - sc across - (total of 9) - 1 ch - turn

Row 20 - 2 sc in first and last stitches - sc across - (total of 11) - 1 ch - turn

Row 21 - 3 sc in first and last stitches - sc across - (total of 15) - 1 ch - turn

Row 22 - 2 sc in first and last stitches - sc across - (total of 17) - 1 ch - turn

Row 23 - sc across - (total of 17) - 1 ch - turn

Row 24 - 3 sc in first and last stitches - sc across - (total of 21) - 1 ch - turn

Row 25 - 2 sc in first and last stitches - sc across - (total of 23) - 1 ch - turn

Row 26 - 2 sc in first and last stitches - sc across - (total of 25) - 1 ch - turn

Row 27 - sc across - (total of 25) - 1 ch - turn

Row 28 - 3 sc in first and last stitches - sc across - (total of 29) - 1 ch - turn

Row 29 - 2 sc in first and last stitches - sc across - (total of 31) - 1 ch - turn

Row 30 - 2 sc in first and last stitches - sc across - (total of 33) - 1 ch - turn

Row 31 - 2 sc in first and last stitches - sc across - (total of 35) - 1 ch - turn

Row 32 - sc across - (total of 35)

Now you need to edge the whole outfit with single crochet. If you're having trouble keeping the crotch small try using a slip stitch edge for a couple rows before and after the fold.

Fold the diaper at the fold - fold the flaps around and pin them and your diaper will be all done!

For more angel baby info and crochet patterns (including best yarn types and colors) click HERE

Crochet Angel Baby Diaper Pattern

Crochet Angel Diaper Pattern

Made with Caron simply soft yarn - F hook

This diaper pattern typically fits 18-23 week angel babies

This pattern is not my own. I downloaded the sewing pattern for the tiny diapers from the Teeny Tears blog  and then I crocheted until I had a similar size and shape.

 This is the tiny size diaper.

Chain 14 - turn

Row 1 - 13 sc - 1 ch - turn
Row 2 - skip first stitch, 10 sc, skip second to the last stitch, 1 sc in last stitch {total of 11 stitches} 1 ch - turn
Row 3 - sc all the way across - 1 ch - turn
Row 4 - skip first stitch, 8 sc skip second to the last stitch, 1 sc in last stitch {total of 9 stitches} - 1 ch - turn
Row 5 - sc all the way across- 1 ch - turn
Row 6 - skip first stitch, 6 sc skip second to the last stitch, 1 sc in last stitch {total of 7 stitches} - 1 ch - turn
Row 7 - sc all the way across- 1 ch - turn
Row 8 - skip first stitch, 4 sc skip second to the last stitch, 1 sc in last stitch {total of 5 stitches} - 1 ch - turn
Row 9 - sc all the way across- 1 ch - turn
Row 10 - skip first stitch, 2 sc skip second to the last stitch, 1 sc in last stitch {total of 3 stitches} - 1 ch - turn
Row 11 - sc all the way across- 1 ch - turn

This is where the diaper will fold. 

Row 12: 2 sc in first stitch - sc across - 2 sc in last stitch - 1 ch - turn {total of 5 stitches}
Row 13 {7 stitches} - 14 {9 stitches} - 15 {11 stitches} : same as row 12
Row 16: 3 sc in first stitch - sc all the way across - 3 sc in last stitch - 1 ch - turn {total of 15 stitches}

Note: When you 3 sc in one stitch it will kind of try to round out the edge. It will look funny on this row just a little bit.

Row 17: sc all the way across - 1 ch - turn {15 stitches}

Note: this row will make your previous row look right. Make sure to catch all three of the sc on the ends so that your row will straighten out.

Row 18: 3 sc in first stitch - sc all the way across - 3 sc in last stitch - 1 ch - turn {19 stitches}
Row 19: sc all the way across - 1 ch - turn {19 stitches}

Row 20: 3 sc in first stitch - sc all the way across - 3 sc in last stitch - 1 ch - turn {23 stitches}
Row 21: sc all the way across - 1 ch - turn {23 stitches}

Now you need to edge the diaper with sc all the way around. You can switch colors here or you can keep the same color. Make sure to do a sh stitch (3 sc) in all the corners that need to be pointy. To make the crotch as tiny as possible (a good thing!) slip stitch instead of sc around the edge between rows 8 and 13.

Fold the diaper in half. Use a safety pin to pin the long two flaps together.

Here are the diapers next to our crochet kimono outfit:

For more angel baby info and crochet patterns (including best yarn types and colors) click HERE

Angel Baby Kimono Pattern with Pictures

Generic Kimono - large size pattern

Made with Caron simply soft yarn - F hook

Large size outfit - typically fits 20-22 week angel babies

For smaller patterns click HERE

Estimate number of these outfits needed: 35% large, 50% medium, 15% small

Crab stitch edge

ch - chain

sc - single crochet

SH = Shell Stitch - 3 sc in the same stitch - should look kind of like this:

All right - here we go

Chain 33 - turn

Row 1: sc 4 - SH - sc 6 - SH - sc 8 - SH - sc 6 - SH - sc 4 - ch 1 - turn

Row 2: sc 2 in first stitch - sc across - sc 2 in last stitch - total of stitches = 42 - ch 1 - turn

Row 3: sc 6 - SH - sc 8 - SH - sc 10 - SH - sc 8 - SH - sc 6 - ch 1 - turn

Row 4: sc 2 in first stitch - sc across - sc 2 in last stitch - total of stitches = 52 - ch 1 - turn
Row 5: sc 8 - SH - sc 10 - SH - sc 12 - SH - sc 10 - SH - sc 8 - ch 1 - turn
Row 6: sc 2 in first stitch - sc across - sc 2 in last stitch - total of stitches = 62 - ch 1 - turn
Row 7: sc 10 - SH - sc 12 - SH - sc 14 - SH - sc 12 - SH - sc 10 - ch 1 - turn
Row 8: sc 2 in first stitch - sc across - sc 2 in last stitch - total of stitches = 72 - ch 1 - turn

Here's what your outfit should look like after row 8:

Row 9: sc 12 - skip 15 - sc 18 - skip 15 - sc 12 - ch 1 - turn

This row creates the sleeves. The stitches you skip will become the sleeves and you won't crochet the sleeves any more.

 You'll need to fold your outfit together so you can skip the stitches and keep going on the outfit

Just a couple shots of how to do this. It feels strange at first - but it will work.

This shows how to close off the sleeve. From now on you'll just crochet straight across - do not crochet on the sleeves any more.

This is how the outfit should look after row 9

Row 10: sc 2 in first stitch - sc across - sc 2 in last stitch - total of stitches = 44 - ch 1 - turn

This row is going to be what sets the tone for the rest of your rows. Just crochet straight across and skip the sleeves.

Row 11: sc across - total stitches = 44 - ch 1 - turn
Row 12: sc 2 in first stitch - sc across - sc 2 in last stitch - total of stitches = 46 - ch 1 - turn
Row 13: sc across - total stitches = 46 - ch 1 - turn
Row 14 - 28 : sc across - total stitches = 46 - ch 1 - turn

Edge with sc all the way around. SH in each corner - including the point where you stop adding stitches to the ends of rows (row 14). Make sure to leave button holes down one side of the gown. I usually do three holes - one at the bottom - one around the point (row 14) and one near the neck.

The outfits can be down now. You don't need to add the extra edge if you don't want to. I o like to add a crab stitch edge to the outfits - it helps them to hold their shape better. This is also known as the reverse single crochet stitch.

HERE is the link where I learned how to do this. You work right to left and there is kind of a swoopy thing you do with your hook. The link will help you a lot. It took me several times for me to get the hang of just how to do this - but this tutorial helps a lot. Here are some pictures I took - but it might be easier to go to the other link.

Work Right to Left. Go into the first stitch. It will feel like it's backwards.

Turn your hook to catch your yarn that you're working with.

Pull that yarn through like a regular single crochet

Now you need to turn your crochet hook around - it's a funny J type, clockwise motion. You won't really move your yarn - just your hook. Something like this.

When the top of your hook is back to your working yarn you need to loop over and pull it through - like you're finishing off a single crochet.

Then you'll have to kind of rotate your hook again so you can go back in the stitch on the right.


Several in a row:


At the corners do 2 in each of the middle of your SH stitch on the row underneath.

 When you get to the button holes just go in the back stitch but do the stitch just the same.

This is how the outfit should look with the crab stitch edge:

For buttons I like to use small shank buttons (meaning they don't have the holes - but one large hole in the back) around 7mm in size. You can definitely use regular buttons - they're just harder to get on the tiny outfits. And if you have some of those buttons you're willing to donate - please let me know. I have a bunch of white ones but I could really use some cream.

 I don't really sew the buttons on - I tie them on. Then I tuck the ends in. This is how the inside of the gown looks before I tuck the ends in:

And here's what the outfit looks like completed with buttons

Generic angel baby gown - Crab stitch or reverse single crochet edge

Generic angel baby gown - single crochet edge

For more angel baby info and crochet patterns (including best yarn types and colors) click HERE

2012 Review

Here's a few moments from 2012

January

Loving new baby brother

February

Emmett's blessing (Feb 5)

Trip to the dinosaur museum:

Sam builds a bridge for the Library bridge contest and has the second strongest bridge

March

Stacy's first set of Angel Baby outfits

Uncle Bryce comes home from the Tokyo Japan mission

 Sam and Stacy go to the Mitt Romney rally in Idaho Falls

April

Trip to Utah - transmission goes out - we buy our first van!

Stacy get back on as a digital scrapbook CT artist

Emmett gets RSV

May

4th Anniversary - movie and dinner in the back of the new van

Trip to the temple to see the popcorn trees

Trip to Mesa Falls

June

Sam plays with the Madison marching band for Broulims Re-grand opening - Caleb's life is forever changed by the knowledge that his Dad plays the tuba

Caleb playing the tuba:

Sam, Stacy and Emmett head to Colorado for a job hunting trip. Caleb stays with Grandma and Grandpa in Utah for several days.

trip to Hogle Zoo

July

Sam has a job interview in Utah. Stacy and the boys meet Grandma and Terese and visit Temple Square

Sam gets the job!!!

Move to Roy, Utah - Dad goes hiking in the Winds and Mom takes Caleb and sick Emmett to Grandma's house for a week

August

Dad starts his new job designing and testing kayaks (and some other sporting goods) with Lifetime Products in Clearfield Utah

Nunes/Cochrane/Robbins Reunion

Trip to Idaho for double Eagle court of honor

September

Kayaking with the MacCabes at Salem Pond (Samhas to do testing after all)

New family pictures up the canyon

October

Stacy goes to Tuacahn to see Aladdin with her mom and grandma

Trip to Idaho for Conference (Sam's 18 year old twin brothers were so excited about the missionary age change!)

Caleb turns 3

Stacy takes the boys to the Davis Invitational - a marching band competition - Caleb's life is again forever changed with his new knowledge of marching bands.

Sam turns 26

Van (yes - the one purchased in April) loses the transmission

Caleb and Emmett are Calvin and Hobbes for Halloween

November

Sam narrowly misses being hit by an intoxicated driver while waiting for the bus on his way to work one morning. His bike is not so lucky:

We buy a new car - again

City tree lighting

Thanksgiving in Idaho

 Including a fishing trip

Emmett turns 1!

And yes - I have made a birthday page for him but the kit hasn't been released yet.

December

Ward party - Caleb is the drum major for the Primary choir

Trip on the FrontRunner (bullet train) to Salt Lake City to see the lights at Temple Square with Grandma and Grandpa

Visit to Ogden City Christmas Village

Christmas with the MacCabes

Visit to Idaho 

And a couple other things we've done this year:

Emmett climbing into things:

Caleb's first black eye:

Caleb leading the music or as he says "bein' da drum major"

 And Emmett's been learning to lead the music too

Bath time - Emmett loves splashing - Caleb doesn't

 Emmett walking!

Sam was called as the assistant scout master in our last ward and I was one of the Activity Days leaders. Now Sam is the 2nd counselor in the Elder's Quorum and I teach the 4th Sunday in Relief Society.

Sam's been working at Lifetime for 5 months now - and he loves it!

I've crocheted over 60 angel baby outfits to donate and have new patterns up too. You can see those HERE if you're interested.

And last but not least:

We put an offer in on a house in Clinton Utah. We won't hear anything for a while yet - but this is the backyard we hope becomes ours this year!