If you’re a designer incorporating button bands into your garment, or a knitter wanting to add a button band – read on because buttonholes and bands are all about advanced planning especially if your pattern will be graded over a large number of sizes. Your Goal: Design a functional band that lies flat without distorting the fabric, with evenly spaced buttonholes that is written out clearly in the pattern. Stitch Pattern of Band Can be any stitch pattern that lies flat lik

If you want to make your next project stand out, add artistic button loops! Button loops can be used in place of buttonholes and are great for holding toggles or odd shaped buttons. They are ideal for cardigans, pockets, coats, decorative cuffs, handbags or as a built-in hanger for things like dishtowels or children’s mittens to attach to their coats. Knitters often choose button loops as an afterthought closure to an open front cardigan. The easy, breezy look of an open c

3/3/22 In this 1x1 Rib button hole band, which hole do you like better? The one at the top is a one row, horizontal hole. The bottom...