How to Crochet Covered Buttons
Article by KarensVariety.com

Beautiful buttons can turn an ordinary garment into a unique fashion item. Often, when you purchase a blouse, the buttons are quite ordinary. You can remove the buttons and cover them with crochet thread to match or complement the colour, and reattach them.

Button covers can be made with yarn or thread; the smaller the size thread and needles, the more intricate the button cover. You can make your own buttons using small rings (which can be purchased) and covering the rings with thread.

 

Abbreviations:

ch  chain  ss  slip stitch  dc  double crochet

Round Buttons: Chain 3 and join into a circle with a slip stitch. 1st Round: Work 6 dc into the circle, joining with a ss in the first dc. 2nd Round: Work 2 dc into each dc of previous round, join with a sl st into first dc. 3rd Round: Work 1 dc into each dc of previous round, joining with a sl st into first dc. Repeat 3rd round until button mould is covered. Last Round: * Miss 1 dc, 1 dc into next dc; repeat from * to end, join with a sl st into first dc. Slip crochet cover over button mould. To secure, draw thread through each stitch around on under side, tighten and knot. Leave an end of thread to sew on the garment.

Ring Buttons: Work a round of close dc all around the ring, joining with a sl st into first dc. Across the back of the ring, work strands of yarn diagonally across ring and sew to the garment through the centre of these threads.

Optional Finish: Work an additional row of sc around the outer edge of the button.