Irish Crochet Buttons to Make Download

Pat Olski’s stunning Irish crochet buttons will add pizzazz to any garment.

Materials:

• DMC Pearl Cotton, size 12, 100% mercerized cotton thread, 131 yard (119.8 m)/10 gram (0.4 oz) ball, 1 ball of #712 Cream
• DMC Pearl Cotton, size 3, 100% mercerized cotton thread, 16 yard (14.6 m)/14 gram (½ oz) skein, 1 skein of # 712 Cream
• Crochet hook, steel, size 6 (1.00 mm)
• Knitting needle, size 6 (4 mm)
• Dritz Half Ball Cover Buttons, size 75, 1⁷/₈ inches (4.8 cm)
• Cotton fabric, lightweight to cover button form
• John James Needle, tapestry, size 24

Finished Size: 1⁷/₈ inches (4.8 cm) in diameter.
Gauge: Petal measures about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long.