Looks like knitted - definitely!

The pattern is easy to understand and many photos have been added for extra support. And a video on youtube!

Materials:
91 yards/83 m (96 yards/ 88 m for bigger size) BULKY weight yarn (used here: BROWN SHEEP Lamb’s Pride BULKY, 4oz/113 g and 125y/114m: 85% Wool/15% Mohair)
1 crochet hook size J (6 mm) or size to obtain gauge , tapestry needle to weave in ends, 1 larger size button (about 1” in diameter), sewing needle and thread to attach button, scissors

Finished Measurements: widest center 5½”/19½” (5½“/22”). The button loop for closure is not included in this measurement.

Gauge: 11 sc/11 rows = 4”/4” with crochet hook size J (6.0 mm) in single crochet stitch.