Crochet That Button Square
Create a charming square using the art of crochet and embellish it with a delightful button in the center. This project involves using a crochet hook and yarn to form a square shape, with intricate stitches adding texture and visual interest. The addition of a button in the middle not only serves a functional purpose but also adds a touch of whimsy to the design. The Crochet Button Square is a versatile piece that can be used in various ways, such as a decorative element for a blanket, pillow cover, or even a coaster. The combination of crochet and button details makes it a unique and eye-catching addition to any handmade project. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter looking for a new challenge or a beginner eager to try out different techniques, creating a Crochet Button Square is a fun and rewarding endeavor that allows you to showcase your creativity and skills.
Materials:
Worsted Weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors (button color and background color)
Size H hook (5.00mm)
Yarn needle (to weave in ends)
Finish Size: 8”h x 8”w inches
Different Stitches:
Back Post Single Crochet (BPSC) – Since your using this to join make sure you start with a slipknot on your hook, insert hook from back of work thru 1st side of first hdc of Rnd 3, then work hook around front of st and insert hook into other side of st (hook should be in the back of your work again), yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw thru both loops on hook.
Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC)-Yarn over, from the back of work insert hook around post of specified st and then to the back going thru other side of st, yarn over, draw up a loop, [yarn over, draw through 2 loops] Do this 2 times.
Incomplete Back Post Double Crochet (IBPDC)- Yarn over, from the back of work insert hook around post of specified st and then to the back going thru other side of st, yarn over, draw up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops.
Combined Back Post Stitch (CFPST)-This happens when you are instructed in pattern to yarn over and draw thru all 3 loops on hook. When the stitches are combined they count as 1 stitch.
Extended Double Crochet (EDC)- Yarn over, insert hook in specified st, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw thru loop, [yarn over, draw thru 2 loops on hook] Do this 2 times.
Dc in next st color changing- Yarn over, insert hook in next st, yarn over, draw up a loop, yarn over, draw thru 2 loops, yarn over with a different color, draw thru last 2 loops on hook.
Note: Leave tail when chaining 5 and then crochet over the tail. When you pull the tail taut this will make the hole from starting a little less noticeable and the button’s holes will pop just a lil more. When button part of square is done, weave in tail from starting to secure.
Directions:
Rnd 1: With button color leaving a tail ch5, join with sl st to first chain to form ring, ch3, (work the following dc over tail), 2 dc in ring, ch3, [3 dc in ring, ch3] Do this 3 times, join with sl st to top of beginning ch3.
(12dc, 4-ch3 spaces) (Beginning ch3 counts as dc)
Pull tail taut to close hole from starting, when button part is done weave in tail to (secure) keep the hole close.
Rnd 2: Ch2, 1 dc in same st as joining, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 4 hdc in next ch3 space, [1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 4 hdc in next ch3 space] Do this 3 times, join with sl st to first dc.
(12dc, 16 hdc) (28sts total) (Beginning ch2 does not count as dc)
Rnd 3: Ch1, 1 hdc in same st as joining, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, [1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st] Do this 5 times, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 hdc in joining sl st of Rnd 2, join with sl st to first hdc.
(35 hdc)
Finish off.
Rnd 4: Join background color with a BPSC to first hdc of Rnd 3, ch2, 1 BPDC in each of the next 3 sts, [ch1, 1 BPDC in each of the next 4 sts] Do this 7 times, ch1, 1 BPDC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 IBPDC in next st, 1 IBPDC in ch1 (used for beginning Rnd 3), yarn over, draw thru all 3 loops on hook, ch1, join with sl st to top of beginning ch2.
(34 BPDC, 1 CBPST, 9-ch1 spaces) (BPSC + ch2 counts as BPDC)
Rnd 5: Ch1, 1 hdc in same st as joining, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, (1 EDC, ch3, 1 EDC) all in next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in next ch1 space, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next ch1 space, 1 hdc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, (1 EDC, ch3, 1 EDC) all in next st, 1 dc in next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sc in next st, 1 sc in next ch1 space, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, (1 EDC, ch3, 1 EDC) all in next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sc in next ch1 space, 1 sc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in next ch1 space, (1 EDC, ch3, 1 EDC ) all in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next ch1 space, join with sl st to first hdc.
(16dc, 16 hdc, 8sc, 8 EDC, 4-ch3 spaces) (48sts total)
Rnd 6: Ch2, 1 dc in same st as joining, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, (3 dc, ch3, 3 dc) all in next ch3 space, [1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, (3 dc, ch3, 3 dc) all in next ch3 space] Do this 3 times, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc in next st color changing to button color, join with sl st to first dc.
(72dc, 4-ch3 spaces) (Beginning ch2 does not count as dc)
Rnd 7: Ch2, 1 dc in same st as joining, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, (2 dc, ch3, 2 dc) all in next ch3 space, [1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, (2 dc, ch3, 2 dc) all in next ch3 space] Do this 3 times, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, join with sl st to first dc.
(88dc, 4-ch3 spaces) (Beginning ch2 does not count as dc)
Optional:
Rnd 8: Ch1, 1 sc in same st as joining, 1 sc in each of the next 12 sts, (2 sc, ch2, 2 sc) all in next ch3 space, [1 sc in each of the next 22 sts, (2 sc, ch2, 2 sc) all in next ch3 space] Do this 3 times, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sts, join with sl st to first sc.
(104sc, 4-ch2 spaces)
Finish off and weave in ends.