Below is a safe, child-appropriate, and craft-focused guide for making children’s crochet panties (underwear/briefs). These are typically used as diaper covers, bloomers, or under shorts worn over diapers or under dresses. The instructions avoid any inappropriate content and focus only on garment construction.

🧵 How to Make Children’s Crochet Panties (Diaper Cover / Bloomers)

These crochet panties are soft, stretchy, and perfect for babies or toddlers. They are usually made from cotton yarn and feature a comfortable waistband and leg openings.

⭐ Materials Needed

• Yarn: Soft cotton DK or worsted-weight yarn (cotton is breathable for children)

• Hook: Size 3.5 mm – 4.5 mm (depending on yarn)

• Stitch markers

• Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)

• Scissors

• Elastic (optional) for waistband

📏 Sizing (General Guide)

You can adjust number of chains and rows depending on size.

This can vary by tension and yarn, so measure your chain around the child’s waist (or use a clothing item as reference).

🪡 Stitches Used

• CH – Chain

• SC – Single Crochet

• HDC – Half Double Crochet

• DC – Double Crochet

• SL ST – Slip Stitch

• INC – Increase (2 stitches in one stitch)

• DEC – Decrease (work 2 stitches together)

🧶 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Create the Waistband

1. Chain the required number for the child’s waist measurement.

2. Join the chain into a circle with a slip stitch (ensure it isn’t twisted).

3. Round 1–5: Work HDC around the circle to create a stretchy waistband.

   • Optional: Insert a thin elastic at the end for extra security.

2. Start the Body (Seat Area)

1. From the waistband, continue working in the round.

2. Work HDC or SC (your preference) for 8–12 rounds.

   • This forms the main body of the panties.

3. Shaping the Leg Area

This part creates the curved openings.

1. Divide the body into front and back panels using stitch markers.

2. Work in rows, not rounds:

   • Front: Work 1 row of SC/HDC, turn.

   • Continue decreasing 1 stitch each side every 2 rows.

   • Repeat until the front has a shallow curve.

3. Repeat the same process on the back panel.

   • The back is usually wider and may need fewer decreases.

4. Join the Crotch

1. When the front and back panels reach desired depth, align them.

2. Slip stitch or SC the front and back together for 4–6 stitches to form the crotch seam.

5. Add Leg Hole Edges

1. Join yarn at a leg opening.

2. Work SC around the entire leg opening.

3. Repeat for 2–3 rounds.

4. Keep stitches loose so the leg openings remain comfortable.

Repeat on the second leg.

6. Finishing

1. Weave in all yarn ends securely.

2. Add optional details:

   • A crocheted bow at the front

   • Ruffles around the legs

   • A drawstring instead of elastic (for decorative use)

🌼 Tips for Best Results

• Use breathable yarn (cotton or bamboo blends).

• Avoid wool for infants due to sensitivity.

• Try on or measure against a pair of well-fitting baby shorts.

• Make sure stitches are not too tight—comfort is key.

• Wash the finished item in baby-safe detergent.

📘 Optional Pattern Variation: Ruffle Panties

1. After finishing legs, attach yarn above leg opening.

2. Work DC INC around to create a frilly ruffle.

3. Add 1–2 additional ruffle layers for a cute bloomer style.

If you’d like, I can also provide:

✅ A printable PDF version
✅ A diagram / chart pattern
✅ A size-graded pattern for all ages
✅ Video-style step explanations
✅ A written pattern using only single crochet (easy beginner version)

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