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How to Sew on a Button
Learn how to sew buttons on crochet with this helpful article!


Sewing a button onto a crochet pattern might sound intimidating, but it's really quite simple. After becoming the crochet pro that you are I'm sure you're ready to dive into some new adventures. It's time to get out of your comfort zone and start embellishing with some fun little additions like buttons.
Buttons can really give any crochet design such character, and with these simple crochet tips you'll be able to sew a button on crochet in no time. Learn the basics of sewing a button onto crochet patterns, then discover an array of gorgeous patterns featuring buttons! A button can really give a project that perfect finishing touch. Last, we have a few tutorials for how to make your own buttons! Have so much fun embellishing your creations to your heart's content.
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How to Sew on a Button
You might think sewing buttons to a crochet piece is the same as sewing on a button to a solid piece, but it's not; there's a bit more to it.
- Grab thread in the color that best matches your crochet pattern so it'll blend nicely. Thread a needle, but be sure not to knot it. On the back side of the paterns, slip the needle through a few crochet stitches. You'll want to pull the thread through until the tail is almost gone.
 - Next you'll want to wrap the thread around a single stitch a few times to secure it. You'll then slip the needle under the same stitch and pull it tight, working that a few times. You have just created a knot so the base of the button will be nice and sturdy. Once this is done you'll pull the needle through to the front where you want to sew the button.
 - Now that the base of the button is secure you can proceed the same way you would as sewing on a button to anything else. Thread the needle in and out of each hole of the button and from front to back of the crochet design. Once you think you have done it enough times you have to be sure to finish with the needle in the back. If you're adding more than one button you can slide the thread through a few stitches before getting to the next spot where you want the button. Or you can simply finish and tie off if you're just attaching one button. To do so you go through a few stitches like you did at the beginning to make it tight enough.
Crochet Patterns with Buttons
- Button Flap Beanie - Preemie
- Plum Button Scarf
- Button Strap Crochet Slippers
- Chunky Button Bag
- Celestial Crochet Button Cowl
- Button Flower
- Children’s One Button Cardigan Crochet Pattern
- Button Slippers From Square
- Cozy Button Crochet Scarf
- Headband with Button
- Victorian Romance Cardigan
- Mermaid Filigree Cardigan
- Ice Queen Cap
- Infant Ugg Boots
- Big Button Hat
- Crochet Star Stitch Fingerless Gloves
- The 5 Minute Flower
- Chunky Adult Slippers
- Artfully Simple Infinity Scarf
- Amazing Grace Crochet Shawl Pattern
- Pocket Full of Posies Vest
- Key Lime Neck Wrap
- Easy-On Mitts
- Ametrine Button Hat
- Button Christmas Tree
- Enchanted Evening Button Cowl
- Autumn Morning Button Cowl
- Shelby's Slouchy Beanie
- Simple Crochet Bracelet
- Peek-A-Boo Cup Cozy
- Starlight Button Cowl
Crochet Button Patterns
Maybe you'd like to crochet the buttons that you'll later attach to your projects! If you love the look, browse the pretty patterns below and learn how to crochet a button!
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JaneEK
Jan 22, 2017
This is one skill that I insisted all my children learnmale and female. But the author is correct, you do have to take greater care with sewing buttons on crochet fabric as opposed to normal fabric. I personally hesitate to use buttons on anything a child might put into its mouth. That said, I keep upholstery thread in black, grey, tan and white. If not upholstery thread, then use two strands of embroidery to match the color.

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