Buttons and crochet complement each other very well as buttons can be added to any crocheted project – not just for closures, but for embellishments as well.

Crochet Button - Pattern & Tutorial — Crohet Button – Pattern & Tutorial

Although purchased buttons look great, sometimes you might want to add a button that matches the entire crocheted project. And that’s where crocheted buttons come in. They can be made with leftover scraps of yarn making it super easy to get the right match in color.

These easy crochet buttons are not only sturdy little buttons for holding things together, but they can also be used to add more style.

This button here is perfect for my mug cozies and kitchen towel holders. But you could use them in many other projects from cushions to bags and cell phone cozies. Another option would be to arrange them in a row along the brim of a hat or a bag. Or, arrange three of them into a small triangle on a headband or hat.

There’s lots of fun to be had with different yarns to create colorful buttons as well as various sizes. Thicker yarns will result in larger buttons and vice versa. Just remember to go down a couple of hook sizes than what is recommended by the yarn.

I’ll give you the pattern first followed by a photo tutorial.

Crochet Button Pattern

These cute crochet buttons are quick and easy to crochet, and perfect for use as a closure or as an embellishment.

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Skill Level

Easy

Materials

Yarn: Any worsted weight yarn or crochet thread. I find cotton yarn works best if you are in need of a sturdy button.
Crochet Hook: A G/6-4.25mm hook for worsted weight yarns and a 3.00mm hook for a Size 3 Crochet Thread.
Tools: Scissors, Yarn Needle.

Measurements

The one in Worsted weight is just over 1" across. The one in Size 3 thread is just over 1/2" across.

Abbreviations

Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
FO = Fasten Off
Hk = Hook
Rnd/Rnds = Round/Rounds
Sc = Single Crochet
Sl St = Slip Stitch
St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches
See the Crochet Abbreviations chart for more details.

Notes

The buttons may not be perfectly round, but you can shape them and lightly starch them so they hold their shape if you want. Instead of starch, you can also use a mixture of glue and water.

Instructions

Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 8 sc into 2nd ch from hk, join with sl st in first sc. (8 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and into each st around; join with sl st in first sc. (8 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, Encase rnd 2 by working 1 sc into each st of rnd 1; join with sl st in first sc. FO leaving a long tail for sewing.
Weave the tail end through the sts of rnd 3. Then bring your other tail through the center hole and secure the two ends with a knot. Now it’s ready to be sewn or tied to your finished crochet project.

More Buttons and Closures

First two chains made for the crochet button.

Step 1: Choose your yarn and appropriate hook size.

Make a slip knot and place it on your hook. Chain 2.

This image shows 8 sc worked into the 2nd chain from the hook.

Step 2:

Round 1: Then work 8 single crochets into the 2nd chain from the hook. If you want a quick and easy way to attach the button, leave the tail end free for later.

Here the first round is joined with a slip stitch. — Join the round with a sl st

Step 3

Join the round with a slip stitch in first stitch.

The second round is worked with one single crochet in each stitch. This causes the edge to curl, which is what you want. — Single Crochet Around – Join with a Slip Stitch.

Step 4

Round 2: Now work 1 single crochet into each stitch around and join it with a slip stitch in the first stitch. This causes the work to curl up as you can see in the image.

Bottom View - The Right Side — Bottom View – The Right Side

Step 5

Here is the other side pictured, which is going to be your right side.

Step 6

Here is a view from the side.

Single crochet into same spaces as previous round. — Sc into same spaces as previous round.

Step 7

Round 3: For the last round you will crochet into the same stitches as the previous round. In other words, round 3 is worked into the stitches of round 1. This encases the second round and also adds some sturdiness to the button.