Free Knitted Diaper Cover Pattern with Little Boy Legs Styling

Updated December 10, 2025 by Jan of Unique Baby Gear Ideas

This free knitted diaper cover pattern has what is often called "little boy legs" meaning rather than traditional, circular leg openings, that there is a softer finish to the openings that extend an inch or so down the baby's legs.

This is a nice feature for babies that suffer from irritation or chafing in the creases of their legs.

Some children experience chafing only in winter during cold weather but some babies with very sensitive skin have problems year round.

Free Knitted Diaper Cover Pattern

If this describes your child, this pattern will be very helpful. Another tip; cotton yarn is better than acrylic for babies that have heat rash.


Go here to get knitting patterns for a baby bunny ears hat and diaper cover with a pom pom that will be so nice for a baby's first photo shoot.

Little Boy Legs Diaper Cover Knitting Pattern

Materials and Notions
Yarn: 3 ounces 4 ply fingering yarn.

Tools and Notions: One (1) Stitch Holder. Three (3) Buttons. One (1) Medium Size Crochet Hook (in addition to the knitting needles recommended for 4 ply fingering yarn and the size diaper cover you choose in the chart on the Free Baby Hat Knitting Pattern page.



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