Crochet Amputee's Stump Covers

Discover the world of crochet amputee's stump covers, where creativity and compassion come together to provide comfort and style for those who have experienced limb loss. These unique and intricately designed covers are not only functional but also serve as a form of self-expression and empowerment for individuals who have undergone amputation.
NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. When joining with a slipstitch, pull the slipstitch tight.
3. Always use a soft washable yarn.
LEG COVER:
SIZE: To fit above the knee amputees
20-23 inches around, 12 inches long
MATERIALS:
2. When joining with a slipstitch, pull the slipstitch tight.
3. Always use a soft washable yarn.
LEG COVER:
SIZE: To fit above the knee amputees
20-23 inches around, 12 inches long
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 4 ounces
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)
Chain 5 and join to form a loop, ch 2 (don’t count as a dc of the next round)
ROUND 1: 12 dc in loop and over tail, join with a slipstitch, ch 2 (12 sts) (remember to not count the ch 2 as a dc)
Pull tail tight to close hole.
ROUND 2: 2 dc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (24 sts)
ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)
ROUND 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (48 sts)
ROUND 5: Ch 2, (dc in 7 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (54 sts)
ROUND 6: Ch 1, sc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (54 sts)
ROUND 7: Ch 2, (dc in 8 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (60 sts)
ROUND 8: Ch 1, sc in ea st, slipstitch around first dc as if to front post, be sure to skip the ch 2. (60 sts)
ROUND 9: Ch 3, *bpdc, around next dc, fpdc around next dc*, repeat from * around. Bpdc, around last dc, ending with slip stitch around ch 3, as if to front post. (60 sts)
Repeat round 9 until it measures approximately 12 inches from start.
Fasten off and weave in end.
SMALLER LEG COVER:
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)
Chain 5 and join to form a loop, ch 2 (don’t count as a dc of the next round)
ROUND 1: 12 dc in loop and over tail, join with a slipstitch, ch 2 (12 sts) (remember to not count the ch 2 as a dc)
Pull tail tight to close hole.
ROUND 2: 2 dc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (24 sts)
ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)
ROUND 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (48 sts)
ROUND 5: Ch 2, (dc in 7 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (54 sts)
ROUND 6: Ch 1, sc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (54 sts)
ROUND 7: Ch 2, (dc in 8 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (60 sts)
ROUND 8: Ch 1, sc in ea st, slipstitch around first dc as if to front post, be sure to skip the ch 2. (60 sts)
ROUND 9: Ch 3, *bpdc, around next dc, fpdc around next dc*, repeat from * around. Bpdc, around last dc, ending with slip stitch around ch 3, as if to front post. (60 sts)
Repeat round 9 until it measures approximately 12 inches from start.
Fasten off and weave in end.
SMALLER LEG COVER:
SIZE: To fit below the knee amputees
17-20 inches around, 12 inches long
MATERIALS:
17-20 inches around, 12 inches long
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 4 ounces
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)
Chain 5 and join to form a loop, ch 2 (don’t count as a dc of the next round)
ROUND 1: 12 dc in loop and over tail, join with a slipstitch, ch 2 (12 sts) (remember to not count the ch 2 as a dc)
Pull tail tight to close hole.
ROUND 2: 2 dc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (24 sts)
ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)
ROUND 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (48 sts)
ROUND 5: Ch 2, (dc in 11 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (52 sts)
ROUND 6: Ch 1, sc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (52 sts)
ROUND 7: Ch 3, *bpdc, around next st, fpdc around next st*, repeat from * around. Bpdc, around last st, ending with slipstitch around ch 3, as if to front post. (52 sts)
Repeat round 7 until it measures approximately 12 inches from start.
Fasten off and weave in end.
WRIST OR ANKLE COVER:
SIZE: To fit foot or hand amputees
12-14 inches around, 9 inches long
MATERIALS:
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)
Chain 5 and join to form a loop, ch 2 (don’t count as a dc of the next round)
ROUND 1: 12 dc in loop and over tail, join with a slipstitch, ch 2 (12 sts) (remember to not count the ch 2 as a dc)
Pull tail tight to close hole.
ROUND 2: 2 dc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (24 sts)
ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)
ROUND 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (48 sts)
ROUND 5: Ch 2, (dc in 11 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (52 sts)
ROUND 6: Ch 1, sc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (52 sts)
ROUND 7: Ch 3, *bpdc, around next st, fpdc around next st*, repeat from * around. Bpdc, around last st, ending with slipstitch around ch 3, as if to front post. (52 sts)
Repeat round 7 until it measures approximately 12 inches from start.
Fasten off and weave in end.
WRIST OR ANKLE COVER:
SIZE: To fit foot or hand amputees
12-14 inches around, 9 inches long
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 2 ounces
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)
Chain 5 and join to form a loop, ch 2 (don’t count as a dc of the next round)
ROUND 1: 12 dc in loop and over tail, join with a slipstitch, ch 2 (12 sts) (remember to not count the ch 2 as a dc)
Pull tail tight to close hole.
ROUND 2: 2 dc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (24 sts)
ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)
ROUND 4: Ch 1, sc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)
ROUND 5: Ch 1, sc in ea st, slipstitch around first dc as if to front post, be sure to skip the ch 2. (36 sts)
ROUND 6: Ch 3, *bpdc, around next dc, fpdc around next dc*, repeat from * around. Bpdc, around last dc, ending with slip stitch around ch 3, as if to front post. (36 sts)
Repeat round 6 until it measures approximately 9 inches from start.
Fasten off and weave in end.
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)
Chain 5 and join to form a loop, ch 2 (don’t count as a dc of the next round)
ROUND 1: 12 dc in loop and over tail, join with a slipstitch, ch 2 (12 sts) (remember to not count the ch 2 as a dc)
Pull tail tight to close hole.
ROUND 2: 2 dc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (24 sts)
ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)
ROUND 4: Ch 1, sc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)
ROUND 5: Ch 1, sc in ea st, slipstitch around first dc as if to front post, be sure to skip the ch 2. (36 sts)
ROUND 6: Ch 3, *bpdc, around next dc, fpdc around next dc*, repeat from * around. Bpdc, around last dc, ending with slip stitch around ch 3, as if to front post. (36 sts)
Repeat round 6 until it measures approximately 9 inches from start.
Fasten off and weave in end.
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