When making covered buttons, always use the smallest crochet hook
possible for the yarn you are using. Work should be firm to make a neat
button. Also, the cover should be a very tight fit. Lay yarn on table
and make a double loop. Pick loops up, and insert crochet hook, and
bring through a loop from ball end of yarn. Ch 1 to secure loop. Work 6
s c in loop. Pull short end until hole is completely closed. Fasten this
end off.
Round 2: Work 2 s c in each s c around.
Round 3: * Work 1 s c in first s c, 2 s c in next s c. Repeat from *
around (18 s c). If you are covering a larger button, continue to
increase 6 s c in each round until piece is size of top of button.
[Illustration: Woman’s Belt]
[Illustration: Covered Buttons & Rings]
Work one round even. Insert button mold and work around in s c,
decreasing 6 st each round until mold is covered as much as possible.
Break off, leaving an eight-inch length of yarn. Thread this on yarn
needle and weave around final edge, pulling in tightly. Fasten off.