BUTTON NECKLACE #8

(pictured top center with gold-toned metal buttons)

SUPPLIES NEEDED:     Metallic crochet thread
                                         Crochet hook, size 8
                                         122 metal shank buttons

ABBREVATIONS: ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch

Crochet instructions are at the bottom of this page.

Cut off about 4 yards of the metallic thread to use.

Chain 25, pull the thread all the way through the last chain stitch.

Thread all the shank buttons onto the thread before starting to crochet.

Slide the shank buttons up to the chain stitches. Arrange the buttons so that they are tightly positioned next to each other.

Pick up a loop of thread at the end of the buttons and make 35 chain stitches.

Slip stitch in 10th chain from the hook and cut the thread, leaving a tail and tie securely. A dot of glue will help hold it.

Tie another shank button onto the beginning of the piece where you started.

Pattern compliments of Ain't That Cute

Ain't That Cute is also the name of a television program seen in the midwest U.S. which features a different crafting or craft sewing project in each episode. The program has won 2 Philo Awards for best instructional video in a 5-state region and 3 ICE awards for commitment to local programming.