This is a step by step tutorial on how to make a crochet covered button like the one in the above picture. I provided a list of materials but with this “recipe”, you will be able to cover any button with any yarn 🙂
I used this button on the Newsboy Hat. These instructions are part of the download package if you decide to buy the PDF copy on Ravelry.
 Have fun and please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you might have!
Abbreviations:
MR – Magic Ring
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Sc – Single Crochet
Pm – Place Marker
Sc2tog – Single Crochet 2 Together
Inc – Increase
Materials:
- You can use any yarn that matches your project. Be sure to take a smaller crochet hook than is recommended for that yarn.
- Sample was made with sport weight yarn and 2.75mm hook.
- Button with a bottom loop
Instructions:
Make a MR
- 6sc into ring, pm
- 2 sc inc. in each st
Keep increasing your stitch count with every round until your button fits into the circle. To do that you will always add one sc more between increases in every round. For example:
Round 3: (sc, 2sc inc.)6x           Round 4: (sc2, 2sc inc.)6x                  Round 5: (sc3, 2sc inc.)6x etc.
My button was covered after round 3.
- sc in each st around.
Round 5: Â Â Â Â (sc, sc2tog) 6x
Cut the yarn leaving a long tail and thread on a darning needle. Weave yarn back and forth through the stitches of the last round and pull together.
Use the yarn tail to sew the button unto your project.
You’re done!Â
I hope you find this tutorial helpful and enjoy making lots of covered buttons. Don’t forget to tag me to be featured on social media @snowdropcrochet
Happy Crochet,
Emma