Yarn and Button Bracelet

Yes, these bracelets are technically crochet but don't let that scare you off if you don't know how.  You will need a crochet hook but you don't need to know how to crochet.  You only have to learn how to  "chain" if you don't already know the basic stitches.  Here is a good tutorial for how to create a chain stitch.

What you will need:  yarn in one or more colors, a button or two, a crochet hook (size is up to you but I would go with closer to an F,G or H hook), possibly a darning needle (or any needle large enough to fit your yarn if you can't thread it through the button holes with your fingers.)

Step One:  Tie a slip knot

Step Two:  Chain 200

This number is fairly arbitrary.  You should really just chain until you are happy with the length.  If you are using multiple colors you may want to make it a little shorter because after you put them all together it will get pretty fat.  If you are using only one color you might make it a little longer.  Different people crochet with different tensions so use the 200 number as a guideline but use your best judgement.

Step Three:  Fasten off and tie a loop in one end of the chain.

I did this by inserting my hook about 6 chains from the end, wrapping the end of the yarn around my hook and pulling it through.  Then I tied it off.

Step Four:  At the opposite end ad a button by threading the end of the yarn through the button holes.  I was able to do this with my fingers but if you have small button holes you may want to use a darning needle.

Step Five:  Repeat with as many colors as you like.



Finished!  Wrap it around your wrist and button.

I did mine in orange and blue... WAR EAGLE but had to do a hounds tooth and crimson one for my niece and as much as it pains me I will show both.