In need of some buttons for your mask helpers? No worries! With the same yarn and hook, you can whip up a bunch of crocheted buttons too!
Skill Level:
- Easy (basic stitches, easy stitch repeats)
Size:
- Mask helper is 6 inches long and 1.5 inches tall
- Buttons are 1.5 inches wide
Gauge:
- 16 stitches and 2 rows = 4” (no blocking)
Yarn:
- Scrubby Smoothie from Red Heart Yarns
Hook:
- 5 mm “I” crochet hook
Notions:
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- 2 Buttons (if not making your own)
Abbreviations (as needed):
- ch – chain
- hdc-half double crochet
- sc-single crochet
Ear Saver Pattern
Chain 20
Row 1: Work a sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. Work a sc in each ch across.
Row 2: Ch 1 and turn. Ch 1 and turn. Work a sc in each st across.
Rows 3-4: repeat row 2.
Switch colors if desired for the edging. Some stitches on the next round will be worked into the side spaces, some will be worked into the stitches along the longer edge.
Ch 2, then work 2 hdc into the first corner. *Work a slip stitch in the next Stitch/space, then slip the next stitch/space. Work 3 hdc in the next stitch/space. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to close round.
Fasten off and weave in ends. With a matching piece of yarn, sew a button to either end.
Quick Crochet Buttons
Ch 4, then join in the furthest ch from the hook to create a ring.
Round 1: Ch 2, then work 14 hdc into the center of the ring.
Fasten off and weave in any ends that remain. Sew to anything that needs a button!
