Cozy & Charming Crochet Breastfeeding Props Pattern

Bring a splash of handmade charm to your nursing routine with this delightful Crochet Breastfeeding Props Pattern! Crafted to offer cozy comfort and stylish support, these adorable props add a sweet, personal touch to breastfeeding moments.

Crochet Breastfeeding Props

Perfect for creating thoughtful gifts or treating yourself, this pattern turns simple yarn into a must-have nursing companion that’s both practical and heartwarming. Let your crochet hook work its magic and make breastfeeding a little softer, sweeter, and full of love!

Materials

Yarn in pink, peach, and gray
4mm crochet hook
Stitch marker
Darning needle
Scissors
Fiberfill stuffing
Cardboard circle (for base)

Breast (Nipple and Areola) Crochet Pattern

Starting the Nipple and Areola (Following the "Crochet Boobies" Pattern)

Round 1: Make 7 single crochets (sc) in a magic ring, join (7 stitches)
Round 2: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around, join (7 stitches)
Round 3: Chain 1, half double crochet (hdc) in each stitch around, join (7 stitches)
Round 4: Chain 1, make 2 single crochets (2sc) in each stitch around, join (14 stitches)

Note: 2sc = 2 single crochets in the same stitch

Round 5: Chain 1, 1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, repeat around, join (21 stitches)
Round 6: Chain 1, 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, repeat around, join (28 stitches)
Round 7: Chain 1, 3 sc, 2 sc, repeat around, join and change to light brown yarn (35 stitches)

Breast (Continuous Rounds)

Work in continuous rounds (no joining at end)

Round 8: Chain 1, 2 sc, place stitch marker on first sc, 2 sc in next stitch, 2 sc, repeat around (42 stitches)
Round 9: 5 sc, 2 sc, repeat around (49 stitches)
Round 10: Sc in each stitch around (49 stitches)
Round 11: 2 sc, 3 sc, repeat around (56 stitches)
Round 12: 7 sc, 2 sc, repeat around (63 stitches)
Round 13: Sc in each stitch around (63 stitches)
Round 14: 4 sc, 2 sc, 4 sc, repeat around (70 stitches)
Rounds 15 to 20: Sc in each stitch around, join and fasten off (70 stitches)

Base Cover Crochet Pattern

Preparing the Cardboard Base

Trace a circle onto cardboard using a canister or similar object
Cut the circle slightly smaller than traced line (about 1 cm smaller)

Crocheting the Base Cover

Round 1: Make 7 sc in a magic ring, join (7 stitches)
Round 2: Chain 1, 2 sc in each stitch around, join (14 stitches)
Round 3: Chain 1, 1 sc, 2 sc, repeat around, join (21 stitches)
Round 4: Chain 1, 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, repeat around, join (28 stitches)
Round 5: Chain 1, 3 sc, 2 sc, repeat around, join (35 stitches)
Round 6: Chain 1, 2 sc, 2 sc, 2 sc, repeat around, join (42 stitches)
Round 7: Chain 1, 5 sc, 2 sc, repeat around, join (49 stitches)
Round 8: Chain 1, 3 sc, 2 sc, 3 sc, repeat around, join (56 stitches)
Round 9: 7 sc, 2 sc, repeat around, join (63 stitches)
Round 10: Chain 1, 4 sc, 2 sc, 4 sc, repeat around, join and set aside (70 stitches)

Do not cut yarn

Assembly Instructions

Attach cardboard to crocheted base using fabric glue, press firmly
Stuff the nipple portion of the breast with fiberfill
Use fabric glue around nipple base to secure fiberfill
Insert crochet hook into last round of breast portion
Using yarn from base cover, chain 1 and join breast and base by single crocheting in each stitch around
Stuff breast with fiberfill as you crochet to join the two pieces

Shoulder Strap Instructions

Make half double crochet (hdc) 9 times to start the strap
Chain 1, turn, hdc in each stitch; repeat until desired strap length
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing
Make a second identical strap for the other breast
Sew one end of each strap to the top of each breast, ensuring straps are not twisted
Weave in all loose ends