by M. J. Joachim
Many of us
have old buttons stored away in case we need them someday. This crochet project
takes an old button and turns it into the end of a keychain.
You Will
Need
A small
amount of size 10 doily thread – you’ll be working with 2 strands together.
They can be the same or different colors, according to personal preference.
Size 1/2.75
mm steel crochet hook
1 Button
1 Yarn
needle
1 Key ring
Step 1: Thread a yarn needle with 2 strands of doily
thread that matches your button.
Step 2: Thread
needle, keeping spools of thread attached at other end, and sew through back of
button a few times to secure. Leave a long tail. Remove needle when finished.
Step 3: Join your crochet hook at button end, with
thread attached to spool. Chain around long tail, making chain approximately 2
– 3 inches long.
Step 4: Take your key ring and slip stitch over it, to join it to your chain. Chain 1; single crochet in ring twice.
Step 5: Turn, single crochet in each chain, back to
the end of your button.
Finish off.
Weave in loose ends.
This project
works up so quickly, that you have time to make a few for Valentine’s Day this
week. Use heart buttons with red, white and pink threads, and surprise your
favorite Valentine with a unique and festive keychain!
That’s all
for now, kind followers.
Until next
time, I wish you every good thing.
M. J.
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This is a good idea! Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteAh, thanks for stopping by and saying so, Preeti:) I hope you'll have a lot of fun making some of these!
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