Lastly, in this flowered button idea, we can see that symmetry is not essential. Therefore, observe how these 4-holed buttons are transformed into 5-sided blooms.
The original pattern and the photos are available on Craftandfun blog :
Button Flower
To begin with, this flowered button is a wonderful way of taking a 4-holed button and making into a 6-petaled flower, while still maintaining symmetry. Thus, the author definitely deserves kudos for inventiveness and an eye for detail.
Crochet Travel Blooms Free Pattern
If you're a traveler, you know how ridiculous it can be to locate your bag at baggage claim, especially if you have a standard, nondescript one. Add some customizable flair to it with this free crochet flower pattern. The Crochet Travel Blooms are crochet flowers and leaves with an attached loop for hanging, and are perfect to add to luggage to make them more visible among all the other bags. Put them on a suitcase for easy locating or just add them to a purse or a backpack for a bright little homemade touch.
Crochet Bone Ring Button Pattern
This button is crocheted around a bone ring, and has an open center. Use it in curtain ties, clutches and bags or even on coats.
This pattern is given for a button that’s one inch across. You could use the same method and crochet around any size bone ring for bigger or smaller buttons. You basically work enough stitches into the ring to fill it up and then slip stitch around for the second round.
Crochet Flower Button Covers Pattern
This pattern creates a lacy flower cover for a plain existing button. You can use the same yarn as your garment or choose a contrasting one. Because the button itself peaks through the lace of the cover, choose a color button that compliments your garment as well.
How To Make Crochet Buttons
Ever need a button but cannot find any that match your sweater, jeans, or bags? Here's another fast and easy way to crochet on buttons.
The stitching styles you need to know to make your crochet button are the chain stitch, the slip stitch, the double crochet stitch, and possibly the single crochet stitch if you plan to embellish and further adorn your button.
