How to Crochet a Baby Booty with a Flap and Tie Closure

Materials & tools you'll need

Step 1 — Work the foundation chain and curve the toe

Make a slip knot and chain 10 stitches. Single crochet into the second chain from the hook and single crochet across the row — this becomes the base of the booty. Instead of chaining 1 and turning as usual, single crochet two more times into the last stitch. Working these extra stitches into the same spot curves the row around rather than turning it flat, and is what creates the flared, rounded shape of the toe.

Step 2 — Complete the sole and join into a round

Continue single crocheting down the underside of the foundation chain for 9 more stitches, then slip stitch into the first stitch to join into a round. Chain 1 to start working in the round.

Step 3 — Build up the oval sole with increases

Single crochet into the first 9 stitches, then single crochet twice into the 10th (middle) stitch to widen the round. Continue single crocheting across the remaining 9 stitches and slip stitch to close the round. Chain 2 to start the next round, and repeat this same increase — an extra single crochet worked into the middle stitch each round — for two more rounds. By the end of this step you should have a total of 22 stitches around the sole.

Step 4 — Shape the sides with a decrease round

Working with your 22 stitches, single crochet into every stitch around until you reach your starting point, then single crochet two stitches together to create a single decrease. This begins to shape the sides of the booty inward.

Step 5 — Build the body of the booty

For the next round, keep your 22 stitches but work single crochet into every stitch with no decreases — this round curves the sole up into the beginning of a boot shape. Repeat this plain round once more. At this point the main body of the booty is complete.

Step 6 — Shape the flap and add the tie

Single crochet into the first 9 stitches, then single crochet two together in the next stitch to create a centered decrease that shapes the flap. Continue single crocheting across the remaining 9 stitches and slip stitch to close the round. To make the tie, chain 3 and slip stitch into the third chain from the hook to form a small loop — this is one end of the tie. Repeat on the opposite side of the flap to create a matching loop. Join the yarn tail to the working yarn and single crochet through both loops to secure them together, then continue single crocheting along the top edge of the booty, through both layers, until you reach the beginning of the row. Slip stitch to close and fasten off.

Step 7 — Finish the booty

Weave in any visible ends with a tapestry needle and trim the excess yarn. If you'd like extra volume, add a small amount of stuffing before closing. Using a smaller hook (size H) and the remaining yarn tail, sew the opening closed. Repeat the entire pattern to make a matching second booty.

Frequently asked questions

Why is there a modification at the end of the first row?
Working extra single crochet stitches into the last stitch at the end of the first row curves the stitches around the work rather than turning flat. This is what creates the flared, rounded top of the booty's toe.

How do I create the flap and tie?
The flap is shaped with a single decrease worked at the center of a round. For the tie, chain 3 and slip stitch into the third chain from the hook on each side of the flap to form a small loop, then join the yarn and single crochet through both loops to secure them before continuing along the top edge of the booty.

Can I use a different yarn or colour for this baby booty?
Yes, any worsted weight yarn will work in place of the Briggs & Little Regal Wool used here. Keep in mind that the finished dimensions may shift slightly depending on the thickness and texture of the yarn you choose.

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