Knitted buttons loops allow you to easily add to the edge of knitting without interfering with the cast on or off.
Here at Dizzy Tyke Designs we use them a lot on sleep sacks to stop corners flapping around. Have a look at the Martley, Abberley and Honeybourne sleep sacks
They look great when finished and are not complicated or difficult to make. Have a practice on the edge of an old bit of knitting or even fabric as consistency is the key to a professional finish.
Identify where you want the edges of the loop, then using a tapestry needle attach yarn so there are 2 thickness.
Thread the needle through the work from back to front, where you want the second edge of the loop to be. The long stitch should be slightly bigger than the button diameter.
Pass the needle through the long loop from front to back, then pass the needle through the small loop, then pull firmly but not excessively. This creates a stitch around the long loop.
Keep repeating the needle going through the long loop from front to back, then pass the needle through the small loop, until all of the long loop is covered. By keep the firm pull consistent you will get a neat edge. but not excessively. This creates a stitch around the long loop.
Once the long loop is all covered, pass the thread back through a few stitches to secure and allow the end to be hidden when cut.
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Deb (The Dizzy Tyke)
