Button Tree
2 3/4" x 2 7/8"
Design2008 by Catherine Lindsay
Ornament example in:
unknown Avocado wool
You'll Need:small amount worsted yarn,G hook,one 3/4" brown button,one 1/2" or smaller yellow button,three 1/2" or smaller other color buttons,tacky glue

Gauge:unimportant

Note:tree is made in continuous rounds,use a stitch marker.

To Make:
Rnd 1:Ch 2,loosely.Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook(6 sc)
Rnd 2:Sc in each st(6sc).
Rnd 3:2 sc in each st(12 sc).
Rnd 4-5:Sc in each st(12 sc).
Rnd 6:Sc in next st,2 sc in next st(18 sc).
Rnd 7-8:Sc in each st(18 sc).
Rnd 9:Sc in next 2 sts,2 sc in next st(24 sc).
Rnd 10-11:Sc in each st(24 sc).
Sl st in next st.Fasten off,leaving a long tail.Flatten tree,sew opening closed.

Glue brown button on bottom of tree for "trunk",small yellow button on top of tree for "star" & remaining small buttons randomly on body of tree for "ornaments".

Add wire hook on top for tree ornament,glue magnet strip on back for fridgie,or tie on string for package trim.
If you would like this project made for you, Email me!
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