How to Crochet Buttons

Materials:
   Cover Your Own Buttons
   Size 10 steel crochet hook for close stitch for thin cotton
   Size 8   "      "      "   for thin yarn
   Size 6   "      "      "   for medium weight yarn

Ch 3, join with a slip st to form ring.

RND 1: Work 6 sc in ring.

RND 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc).

RND 3: * Work 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc;
repeat from * around (18 sc) - If necessary to make platter of mold
larger, then continue to increase 6 sc on each rnd until piece measures
across platter of mold. Work 1 rnd even. Hold crocheted platter over
mold and work as follows:

   Dec RND: * 1 sc in next sc, skip 1 sc; repeat from * around,
   repeating this dec RND making sure to hold mold firmly as you
   are working over it until cover for mold is completely closed.

 End off, leaving enough yarn to sew with.