Crochet Beaded Cord Button

Crochet Beaded Cord Button Pattern by Colette Smith

What Is Being Made

The Crochet Beaded Cord Button pattern creates embellished covered buttons using a specialized crochet technique. This project produces finished buttons approximately ¼ inch larger than the base button kit size, with the recommended finished size being 1 1/8 inches. The beaded cord is hand-sewn onto covered button bases to create decorative fasteners suitable for pillows, jackets, felted clogs, and other textile projects.

Crochet Techniques and Methods

The pattern introduces Crochet Beaded Cord (CBC), a specialized technique designed for quick and nearly mistake-free bead attachment. The process involves two primary stages: first, beads are crocheted into a long continuous string using the crochet hook, and then the completed beaded cord is hand-sewn onto the button base. This two-step approach separates the crochet work from the assembly, making the project accessible and reducing potential errors during construction.

Stitches and Crochet Elements

While specific stitch names are not detailed in the pattern overview provided, the technique focuses on incorporating beads directly into crochet stitches to create the decorative cord. The method allows beads to be positioned within the crochet structure as the cord is formed, eliminating the need for separate bead-attachment steps after crocheting is complete.

Materials and Components

Crochet Materials:

• Cotton crochet cord, size 10
• Crochet hook: size F (larger hooks recommended if using larger beads)

Beading Materials:

• Beads: Size 6 glass beads in silver-lined finish, approximately 60 beads per button
• Bead thread in any size and color
• Large beading needle with hole large enough to accommodate the crochet cord
• Smaller flexible beading needle for hand-sewing assembly

Button Construction Materials:

• Covered Buttons Kit (such as Sewlogy or Dritz brand, 1 1/8 inch size recommended)
• Thin fabric scrap, 3 inches in diameter
• Thin batting scrap, 1 inch, in two thicknesses

Design Flexibility: The pattern allows for customization based on bead size; smaller beads may be substituted when working with button sizes smaller than 1 inch, with corresponding adjustments to cord size and hook selection.

Finished Result

The completed Crochet Beaded Cord Button provides an embellished finish suitable for functional and decorative applications. The beaded cord creates visual texture and sparkle through the silver-lined glass beads, offering a professional-looking embellishment that combines crochet craftsmanship with traditional button-making techniques.