As a child I was fascinated by my grandma’s button collection: I’d spend hours rummaging through the box – finding different treats each time. My own collection is pale, in comparison to Grandma’s, but I do love it. So, when my friend asked me, if we could incorporate buttons into crochet: my mind, literally, whirled with excitement. I’ll often finish off one of my crochet brooches with a button stitched into the centre: but I never actually tried to incorporate the buttons into the crochet. What was not to love? After a few attempts I came up with this.

This “pattern” is more guidance, hence the pattern in inverted comments, than pattern as a lot depends on the size of the button that you choose and the yarn: but I’m sure you’ll work it out. If not – let me know!

You’ll need: a button (with four holes), yarn (I’ve used DK), a crochet hook suited to your yarn (I’ve got my trusty 4mm), a crochet hook that is teeny enough to fit through the button holes and some scissors.