Adorable Crochet Buttons: A Creative Journey

Unleash your creativity and embark on a delightful crochet journey to craft the most adorable buttons you've ever seen! With just a few simple materials and a dash of imagination, you can transform a plain button into a tiny work of art. Crocheting buttons not only adds a unique touch to your garments, but it also allows you to personalize your creations with a touch of charm and elegance.

The Crochet Button

I used worsted weight yarn with a size G hook. I also tried it with size 3 super fine crochet cotton and a size D hook. Both worked well, but obviously, the larger yarn and hook made a larger button.

Button Instructions

RND 1: 6 sc in a magic loop, sl st to first sc to join round. (6 st)

RND 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, sl st to first sc to join round. (12 st)

RND 3: ch 1, (2 sc in next st, sc) 6 times, sl st to first sc to join round. (18 st)

RND 4-5: ch 1, sc in each st, sl st to first sc to join round. (18 st)

RND 6: ch 1, (sc 2 st tog, sc) 6 times, sl st to first sc to join round. (12 st)

RND 7: ch 1, (sc 2 st tog) 6 times, sl st to first sc to join round. (6 st)

Collapse sphere on itself. Weave in end from magic loop, making sure to tighten it and secure it.

Using the tail from RND 7, tack the flattened disc together in a few places, trying to keep your stitches invisible on the front (good side) of the button. Weave in end.

Finishing Touches

Use an additional piece of yarn (or matching thread) to sew onto your project. Or, attach to an index card and sell on Etsy. I am sure you could make a fortune! lol!

Adjusting Sizes

Really, it's a simple formula that you could adjust the numbers for to make different sized buttons if you needed something smaller for your project.

RND 1: 5 st, RND 2: 10 st, RND 3: 15 st, RND 4-5: 15 st, RND 6: 10 st, RND 7: 5 st.

If you wanted to make a button smaller than that, I would sc into a chain space, since the magic loop might make it difficult to close a ring smaller than 5 stitches. But, give it a try, you'll know within a minute if it will work for you or not.