This pattern is for crocheted, pull-on diaper soakers.

The sizes range from preemie to x-large and there are also directions for
customizing the fit to your baby. It is crocheted in the round with worsted weight, 100% wool yarn and features ribbing in the legs
and waistband and a drawstring waist. There are also instructions for finishing the soaker without ribbing if that is preferred. You
can make approximately 2-6 soakers with Fisherman's Wool depending on the size you make.

Crochet Soaker
Version C1 May 14, 2007

This pattern was created using:

- Lion Brand Fishermans Wool - a worsted weight, 100% wool yarn approx.
3(3,4,4,5) oz.
- G hook
- H hook
Please check your gauge before starting.
Gauge: 8 rows and 8 sc = 2 (with H hook)

Size
Preemie
NB/Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large

Waist
10 - 15.5
12" - 18.5"
16" - 22"
17" - 23"
19" - 25"

Rise
11.5
14"
16"
18"
20"

Thigh
4 - 8
6" - 10"
9" - 11"
10" - 13"
12"-14"

Weight
Up to 7 pounds
8 - 16 pounds
16 - 22 pounds
22 - 28 pounds
over 25 pounds

Body:
With H hook, ch. 54 (60, 72, 80, 88). Join with sl st in 1st ch do not twist ch.
Round 1: ch1, sc in the 1st ch (same as joining). Place marker on 1st sc made * (sc in
each ch around until you come to marked st. Remove marker, sc in that sc, place marker
on sc just made).
Round 2: Continue working from * around until the soaker measures 3 (3 1/2", 4 1/2",
5", 5 1/2") from the beg.
Divide for front and back flaps
Remove marker, sc in next 10 (10, 12, 15, 18) sc. sl st in the next 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) sc. sc in
the next 24 (28, 34, 36, 38) sc. sl st in the next 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) sc. sc in the next 8 (8, 10,
11, 12) sc.
Front Flap: Cont. to sc in each sc to end of front flap (do not sc in the sl sts made in the
previous rnd).
Row 1: ch 1, turn. sc in each sc across : 18 (18, 22, 26, 30) sc
Row 2: ch 1, turn. sc dec in next two sc. sc across to last 2 sc. sc dec in last two sc.
: 16 (16, 20, 24, 28) sc
Row 3: ch 1, turn. sc in each sc across
Copyright 2005 by Patti Gonsalves.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This pattern is for the personal use of the buyer only. No part of this pattern may be reproduced, adapted,
translated, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic mechanical, photocopying, recording,
or otherwise without the prior written permission of Patti Gonsalves. Persons interested in a commercial license may contact Patti
Gonsalves at dandelions2@yahoo.com or http:\\www.dandeliondreamers.com for further information.

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Row 4: repeat row 2. : 14 (14, 18, 22, 26) sc

Row 5: repeat row 3, 1(3, 5, 7, 9) times more.
Finish off.
Back Flap:
Row 1: With RS facing, join with sc to 1st sc in back flap. sc across: 24 (28, 34, 36, 38)
sc.
Row 2: ch 1, turn. sc dec in the next two sc. sc across to last 2 sc. sc dec in last two sc.
: 22 (26, 32, 34, 36) sc.
Row 3: ch 1, turn. sc in each sc across.
Row 4: repeat row 2.
Row 5: repeat row 3.
Continue working rows 4 and 5 until 14 (14, 18, 22, 26) sc remain, ending with a dec
row.
For LG and XL, repeat row 5 twice more.
Turn soaker inside out, ch 1, turn. Match up the sc and going through both sc of each
flap, sl st the flaps together. (See pictures.) Finish off.

Leg Cuffs:
With G hook, and RS facing, join with sl st in any st, ch 3.
Round 1: Working in the ends of each row and in each sl st, dc evenly around leg
opening. Join with sl st in third ch of ch 3.
Round 2: ch 3, (fpdc in next dc, bpdc in next dc) repeat around. Join with sl st in top of
ch 3. Finish off.
Repeat for other leg.
If you do not want fitted leg cuffs you can do a single round of sc around each leg
opening in the same manner as above.
Waistband:
With G hook and RS facing, join with sl st in any of the free loops of beg chain, ch 3.
Round 1: dc in each free loop around. Join with sl st in third ch of ch 3.
Round 2: ch 3, (fpdc in next dc, bpdc in next dc) repeat around. Join with sl st in top of
ch 3. Finish off.
Copyright 2005 by Patti Gonsalves.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This pattern is for the personal use of the buyer only. No part of this pattern may be reproduced, adapted,
translated, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic mechanical, photocopying, recording,
or otherwise without the prior written permission of Patti Gonsalves. Persons interested in a commercial license may contact Patti
Gonsalves at dandelions2@yahoo.com or http:\\www.dandeliondreamers.com for further information.

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If you prefer to not have ribbing you can do round 1 of the waistband and finish off.
Drawstring:
With G hook, ch. 95 (120, 140, 155, 165) or to desired length. Finish off. Weave
through round 1 of waistband.
Finishing:
Weave in any loose ends.
Terminology:
Abbreviation
sc
ch
sl st
st
beg
sc dec
dc
fpdc
bpdc

Full Term
single crochet
chain
slip stitch
stitch
beginning
single crochet decrease
double crochet
front post double crochet
back post double crochet

Customizing Options:
If you would like to customize any of the sizes to your baby, please see the instructions
below. If you would like any help with this, feel free to contact me at
dandelions2@yahoo.com .
For a longer rise: Increase the amount of inches you crochet in round 2 of the body. For
every inch you want to increase the rise, add 1/2".
For a shorter rise: Decrease the amount of inches you crochet in round 2 of the body.
For every inch you want to decrease the rise, subtract 1/2".
For bigger thighs: Add two rows of sc to both the front and back flaps for every inch
bigger you'd like the legs to stretch. This will also increase the rise by 1/2".
For smaller thighs: (This is for size LG and XL only) subtract 2 rows of sc from front
and back flaps for every inch you want to decrease. This will also decrease the rise by
1/2". If you want to decrease the thighs for a smaller size, please contact me.

Copyright 2005 by Patti Gonsalves.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This pattern is for the personal use of the buyer only. No part of this pattern may be reproduced, adapted,
translated, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic mechanical, photocopying, recording,
or otherwise without the prior written permission of Patti Gonsalves. Persons interested in a commercial license may contact Patti
Gonsalves at dandelions2@yahoo.com or http:\\www.dandeliondreamers.com for further information.

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