Watermelon Diaper Cover Set by Lee Ann Garrett

Watermelon Diaper Cover Set

Knitting
June 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
160 - 240 yards (146 - 219 m)
0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months
English
This pattern is available from leisurearts.com for $5.99.

How sweet will your favorite baby be when dressed in this knit Watermelon diaper cover set? The Watermelon diaper cover set looks like a delicious slice of summertime fun reminding us of those lazy, hazy days and evening breezes.

The knitted Watermelon diaper cover set has instructions for sizes from 0 to 12 months for the Basic Diaper Cover and Hat and instructions for sizes from 0 to 6 months for the Booties. Use special embellishments and/or different medium weight yarn colors to make your diaper cover set uniquely yours!

You will need medium weight yarns 1.75 oz., 80 yards (50 grams, 73 meters) per skein in red (2-3 skeins), green (1 skein), white (small amount), and black (small amount). You will also need several knitting needles: straight in sizes 6, 7 and 10 (for binding off) 4, 4.5 and 6 mm (for binding off); double pointed (set of 5) in size 7 4.5 mm; and 16” 40.5 cm circular in size 7 4.5 mm.

Diaper Cover Size Information:

  • 0-3 months: 15” waist x 6.75” high (38 cm x 17 cm)
  • 3-6 months: 16” waist x 7.75” high (40.5 cm x 19.5 cm)
  • 6-12 months: 17” waist x 9” high (43 cm x 23 cm)

Hat Size Information:

  • 0-3 months: 12.5” (32 cm) circumference
  • 3-6 months: 14.25” (36 cm) circumference
  • 6-12 months: 16” (40.5 cm) circumference

Booties Size Information:

  • 0-3 months: 3.5” (9 cm) finished sole length
  • 3-6 months: 4.25” (11 cm) finished sole length