Better Buttonholes

re: Better Buttonholes

simononline — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:59:47 GMT

Isn't this easier with some strong edging?

re: Better Buttonholes

mtnknitwit — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:14:01 GMT

Thanks for sharing these techniques. I have used the cast off/cast on method and the yarn over methods so far, and will give these two a try on a test swatch. Keep the suggestions coming, I love them! Thanks, Lynn

re: Better Buttonholes

lpbarre — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:04:44 GMT

I like to use eyelet buttonholes, and have a simple trick for using bigger buttons with fine yarn- simply wrap the yarn twice around your needle when doing your YO.

re: Better Buttonholes

marthabilski — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:12:29 GMT

Nice. I will the this next time.Happy 2012!

re: Better Buttonholes

annieb47 — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:41:15 GMT

Hi Kathleen,

I most often use the one-row buttonhole. Have studied the Tulip Buttonhole advocated by Techknitter and featured in your mag a couple of years ago. I honestly find that Tulip looks really fussy having to use the crochet hook and all, so I've never tried/used it. Should probably swatch one some day and see if I like the results better.

I learned the one-row from the knittinghelp.com video. On it, she recommends casting on 1 more stitch than cast off, then in step 3 when you slip over, you're left with a matching number of stitches below and above the buttonhole. I also slip that last stitch back to the left needle and knit it. I'm not sure if this helps or hurts. One other commenter noted that this buttonhole tends to have a slight "hole" on the left side (when viewed from the right side), and I've never seen that addressed by anyone. Your example above doesn't seem to have that "hole". hmm, maybe I'm pulling something too tight or shouldn't knit that last stitch?