How to Crochet Ball Buttons
When crocheting a sweater with buttonholes, crochet small ball buttons to allow you to close the sweater. Crocheted buttons add texture to an existing sweater or jacket. The size of the crochet hook you use, along with the weight of the yarn, will determine the size of the button. For a small button, use lightweight yarn and a small hook; for a larger button, use a larger hook or thicker yarn.
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Instructions
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Chain two stitches, then crochet five single crochet stitches into the first chain. Slip stitch into the first single crochet and pull the tail on the yarn to close the circle. Crochet one chain stitch.
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Insert the hook into the first single crochet and crochet two single crochet stitches. Crochet two single crochet stitches into each single crochet from the previous round. Slip stitch into the first single crochet and chain one.
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Crochet one single crochet stitch into each of the single crochet stitches from the previous round. Slip stitch into the first single crochet and chain one.
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Decrease the circle by single crocheting into the next two stitches. Repeat this with all of the single crochets from the previous row. Slip stitch into the first single crochet and chain one.
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Pull tightly on the yarn to close the hole in the button. Cut the yarn off, leaving 2 inches of yarn.
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Remove the loop from the crochet hook, put the end of the yarn through that loop and pull tightly. Push both tails into the button with the crochet hook.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a tapestry needle and yarn to sew the button on the garment.
