Whether you’re looking for a project to highlight one special button, or if you have reached button SABLE (stash acquisition beyond life expectancy) and need projects that use LOTS of buttons, you’re sure to find a tutorial to inspire you in this roundup of over 60 free craft tutorials for button lovers! This roundup includes more than 22 crochet patterns, 5 knitting patterns, 6 button jewelry tutorials, and 36 sewing, foam, paper, and mixed media tutorials for button lovers.
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Should you need a few more buttons for these or any future projects, I recommend Buttons Galore and More. Several of the featured tutorials are from their blog, and others (like some of my included patterns) feature their buttons. They have a great selection of styles and colors.
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22+ Crochet Patterns for Button Lovers
Buttons are great embellishments for crochet projects. Most of these patterns feature one or two buttons but several are button stash-busters!
Top row, from left to right:
- Pretty, Pretty Princess Dress in 7 sizes from 6 months through 5T by Simply Collectible with video tutorials
- Jane Ear Warmers by Cream of the Crop Crochet
- Coral Crush Button Infinity Scarf by The Stitchin’ Mommy
- Layered Button Cuff by Underground Crafter (that’s me!)
Second row, from left to right:
- Heartstrings Slouch Hat by Kirsten Holloway Designs
- Elevated Honeycomb Cowl by Crochet for you
- Valerie’s Slouchy Beanie by The Lavender Chair
- Children’s Pocket Scarves, included with an ILikeCrochet subscription or free when you subscribe to the Underground Crafter newsletter here.
Third row, from left to right:
- Heartstrings Fingerless Gloves by Kirsten Holloway Designs
- Double Ruffled Headband/Ear Warmer by Posh Pooch Designs with video tutorial
- Starlight Button Cowl by The Stitchin’ Mommy
- Textured Button Cowl by Underground Crafter (that’s me!)
Fourth row, from left to right:
- 18 Inch Doll Tori Hat by Cream of the Crop Crochet
- Spring Into Summer Wrap Shawl by Posh Pooch Designs with video tutorial
- Brooklyn Boot Cuffs by Crochet Dreamz
- Easy Peasy Buttoned I-Cord Bracelet by Underground Crafter (that’s me!)
Bottom row, from left to right:
- Miah Ear Warmers by Cream of the Crop Crochet
- Knit-Look Chunky Headwarmer by A Crocheted Simplicity
- Aeris Button Cowl by Same DiNamics Crochet
- Girls’ Night In Napkin Rings and Wine Glass Charms by Underground Crafter (that’s me!)
Not pictured:
- Button Garland by Blog a la Cart
- Soft Petal Button Wrap by Fiber Flux with video tutorial
If you’re looking for more button projects, try 15 Fun Projects for Crocheters Who Love Buttons via Crochet Concupiscence. You can also find more crochet button projects with tutorials here at Free Crochet Tutorials.
5 Knitting Patterns for Button Lovers
These knitting patterns use buttons as embellishment or as the main attraction.
- Mayne Island Hat (photo at left) by Caitlin ffrench
- Brick Road Cowl (photo at top right) by ABC Knitting Patterns
- Bold Button Neckpiece (photo second row right) by Designs by KN
- Button Rings (photo third row right) by Frankie Brown
- Mustard Scarf (photo at bottom right) by Jane Richmond Designs
Knitting Button Bands and Buttonholes with Anne Hanson on Craftsy
6 Button Jewelry Tutorials
Button jewelry is a great way to highlight favorites from your button collection.
- Dangling Antique Button Earrings by Crafts by Amanda
- Button Flower Pin Tutorial by Artsy Crafty Babe
- Retro Button Necklace Tutorial by Yellow Blackbird
- Easy Button Bracelet by Saved by Love Creations with video tutorial
- Button Bracelets by Lillyella
- DIY Button Ring by Cul-de-sac Cool
36 Free Sewing, Foam, Paper, and Mixed Media Tutorials for Button Lovers
Whether you sew, are adept with a glue gun, love playing with paper or foam, or enjoy combining craft techniques, you’re sure to find at least one amazing button project from among this collection.
Top row, from left to right:
- DIY Owl Button Craft with Printable by a Spectacled Owl
- Button Cupcakes by Busted Button
- DIY Button Photo Cube by Crafts ’n Coffee
- Circle Birthday Card by Scrapbook Update for Buttons Galore and More
- Embroidery Hoop Rainbow Button Tree by Crafts by Amanda
Second row, from left to right:
- Free Motion Sewing Pinwheel Pillow by 365 Days of Crafts
- Button Monkey by Busted Button
- Pretty Patina Button Wreath by Crafts ’n Coffee
- Zip Pouch by Scrapbook Update for Buttons Galore and More
- Decorated Flip Flops with Buttons by Yana Designs for Buttons Galore and More
Third row, from left to right:
- Fruit Gift Tags by Delineate Your Dwelling
- Summer Button Coasters by Busted Button
- Button Topiary Trio by Carla Schauer Designs for Buttons Galore and More
- Beautiful Tote Bag by Scrapbook Update for Buttons Galore and More
- Sew Crafty Brooches by Daisy Eyes for Buttons Galore and More
Fourth row, from left to right:
- Button Turtle by Busted Button
- Button Tree Lampshade by Busted Button
- Faux Vintage Button Cards by Crafty Goodies for Buttons Galore and More
- Button Bouquet by Landeelu
- Rustic Vine Wreath with Buttons and Beads by Yana Designs for Buttons Galore and More
Bottom row, from left to right:
- Button Tree Bag by Busted Button
- Easy Ruffle Fabric Flowers by Crafting Chicks
- Glass Jar Vase with Buttons by 100 Directions for Buttons Galore and More
- Button Doll by Crafts by Amanda
- Straight from Heaven Nursery Decor with Free Printable by Craft Shack Chronicles for Buttons Galore and More
Not pictured:
- Button Heart Zip Pouch by Minki Kim
- Simple and Cute Button Bookmarks by I Heart Naptime
- Canvas Layers Holiday Wreath by Alisa Burke
- Vibrant Button Tree on Canvas by Crafts by Amanda
- DIY Button Topiary by Crafts ’n Coffee
- Button Balloon Card by Scrapbook Update for Buttons Galore and More
- How To Make Your Own Polymer Clay Buttons by Posh Pooch Designs with video tutorial
- How To Make a Shawl Toggle with Buttons by Simply Collectible with video tutorial
- DIY Tic-Tac-Toe Travel Game via Premeditated Leftovers
- Basic Sewing Skills Ribbon Bookmark by My Busy Beehives
- Button Bowl by Ideas2Live4
I don’t know about you, but this roundup has me inspired to dig into my button stash and get crafting. You can find out how I organized my grandmother’s button stash here.
I love button crafts — thank you for so much inspiration! Thank you, also, for including the button crafts from CraftsnCoffee.com! Happy button crafting!
Thank you for including my pillow in your round up.