Adding a Button or Buttons to Your Knitting

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6 жыл бұрын

This is a demonstration of applying buttons to your knitting.
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@jdiana7734 2 жыл бұрын

I am never too old to learn. Thank you for how well your teaching of this technique was to me!

@SuzanneBryan 2 жыл бұрын

So very true, Joan! You are so welcome, thanks for watching! ❤️

@ezaspi 2 жыл бұрын

This is totally new to me. It is such a professional finish. No more wobbly buttons ☘️

@SuzanneBryan 2 жыл бұрын

Yay for no wobbly buttons! Sometimes it's the little things that makes all the difference. 👍

@Sheila-cm4jy 2 жыл бұрын

I just completed sewing 3 buttons on a cardigan using this method. A word of caution: On one of them, I had difficulty inserting my needle between the backer button and the fabric in order to begin the tie off process on the back side. I found that I sewed the buttons too tightly together and see now that there has to be a bit of "play" between the decorative button and its backer in order for this to work, and also, for allowing the buttonhole to slide over the button and hold its place on the front. In regular sewing, one would create a "shank" using a toothpick, matchstick, or thick needle. I thought it would be too difficult to hold the 2 buttons and a spacer, so I just sewed more loosely, and it seemed to work fine once I paid attention to this detail. Also, I used a clear backer button and found this allowed good visualization for the tie off, so I could be sure not to catch the fabric when sliding the needle through the center of the stitches.

@SuzanneBryan 2 жыл бұрын

Good tips, Sheila, thank you!

@lizabethtaylor3178 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for all your tutorials, tips, and tricks. I get really stressed out attaching buttons to my knitting. I will certainly try this technique of yours. Again, thanks😊

@SuzanneBryan 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, Lizabeth! Please do not stress, it just takes practice and I have every confidence you will succeed! ❤️

@Sheila-cm4jy 2 жыл бұрын

This video is fantastic! Now I see how the backer button can be applied with no knots! Slick and tidy for sure! Thank you again Suzanne for sharing your mastery of this craft with us!

@SuzanneBryan 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, Sheila! I really appreciate your kind feedback! ❤️

@KnittingbyPhrancko 6 жыл бұрын

There is so much valuable content in this video! I have only applied a few buttons to garments and it never occurred to me to use a button on the back. That makes so much sense. And I've used yarn instead of thread so I appreciate that advice as well. Thanks so much for this, Suzanne.

@SuzanneBryan 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank, Happy knitting.

@mariehansen2534 2 жыл бұрын

You will never fail to impress me, that is very clever, sensible and fantastically done and that is why I keep coming back. Thank you, take care.

@SuzanneBryan 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a lovely thing to say, Marie, thank you! ❤️

@luvsknitting4378 6 жыл бұрын

This is great. I've seen the button in the back of the front button before, but I didn't know the technique for securing it in the beginning. I discovered that I like to use embroidery thread (floss) for sewing the buttons.

@SuzanneBryan 6 жыл бұрын

Embroidery floss would be perfect too. No stretch and has that sheen that is so nice. Thank you and happy knitting.

@LCosta-ek7gm 2 жыл бұрын

I love this, Suzanne. I have just used your method on my MHK2 vest, after researching thoroughly and trying out many methods. This one is neatest, strongest, and easiest to execute. Thank you!

@SuzanneBryan 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, L! Your kind feedback is very appreciated!

@debhrstich1509 Ай бұрын

Thank you. I learnt something today. Never too old 😊

@notaclue822 11 ай бұрын

Such technique...I have never seen this but I will be doing it from now on. Thank you.

@patgriffin1925 6 жыл бұрын

I am so thankful for this video you shared with us. Thanks again Suzanne! I am so excited to try this.

@SuzanneBryan 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pat! Happy knitting.

@KATHYFARRELL 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful information, very helpful, thanks so much for posting.

@whimsicalpup 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!! So glad I kept looking for button instructions!!!

@SuzanneBryan 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!Happy Holidays.

@libbyannstew8775 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video - thank you Suzanne!

@SuzanneBryan 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@kathykeller3430 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Suzanne for all your wonderful tips and techniques!

@SuzanneBryan 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, Kathy, I appreciate you kind feedback! ❤️

@xsepphie Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Suzanne! Trying this later today 💜

@MtlQwn Жыл бұрын

This is just what I was looking for to secure buttons on a sweater for my grandbaby. Thank you!!

@christinethompson-sanxter2968 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I'm not a knitter or a sewer. I'm really a huge fumble fingers. I recently had a button come away from a favorite cardigan. I'm going to use your technique. I'm sure I'll get many more years of enjoyment from my sweater.❤

@hatlover6764 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Suzanne, this video was just what I needed.Excellent content and I love your close up views and clear explanations. You are such a wonderful, patient teacher. Thank you.

@SuzanneBryan 4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Hatlover67! Happy knitting.

@rosemautner 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You explained and demonstrated so clearly. Not afraid of sewing on a button anymore!

@SuzanneBryan 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@helenechazal6343 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you again Suzanne, this is so useful!

@SuzanneBryan 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, Héléne! Thanks for watching! 😊

@judyperodeau4945 Жыл бұрын

Suzanne! Always the best tutorials for me!!! Soo appreciate your videos 😃👏🏼🥰

@SuzanneBryan Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Judy, I really appreciate you and your very kind feedback! ❤️

@needlesinyarns 6 жыл бұрын

Simple but yet so helpful! Thank you so much for this video, I'll try it your way next time.

@SuzanneBryan 6 жыл бұрын

Yay! Happy knitting.

@astridl8885 3 жыл бұрын

I would never have thought of using another button at the back - great idea 💡

@SuzanneBryan 3 жыл бұрын

Yay!

@DanaBarbieri 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is great. Here I am going to sew my buttons on my cardigan. Yay!

@SuzanneBryan 4 жыл бұрын

Yay!

@livvycandy7281 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video! The instructions were super clear and helpful. I just used this method to sew the buttons onto a cowl for my grandma, and it turned out very neat and secure. Thank you for your insights; I’m definitely going to use the back button method again in the future 😊

@SuzanneBryan 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it was helpful, Livvy! I am sure that your grandma will treasure her beautiful cowl! ❤️

@JeanHayward 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent instructions as always.

@SuzanneBryan 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jean. Happy knitting.

@claireprovost9180 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video re sewing on buttons. 😊

@annrahim6867 5 жыл бұрын

This really helps me a lot, thank you so so much for your guidance and advices 😍😘🥰

@SuzanneBryan 5 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Ann Rahim! Happy knitting.

@dianaspatola1715 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much. You explained not only how to do this but also why to do this in this manner and why other methods may not work. Beautifully done.

@SuzanneBryan 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, Diana! I appreciate your kind feedback! ❤️

@irishflutegirl9022 3 жыл бұрын

Your a genius ! And your my favourite knitting lady master teacher ! Thank you ! 😊

@SuzanneBryan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊🧶

@flourchylde 6 жыл бұрын

Well, now I'm tempted to go back to my knitted cardigans and re-sew all the buttons. You are absolutely right about using lightweight buttons. Thanks for another great video.

@SuzanneBryan 6 жыл бұрын

Happy knitting.

@dukeofpurl 6 жыл бұрын

👍 Great tut!! Just in time for one of my UFO! Thx and Happy Mother's Day!! 💐

@SuzanneBryan 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Duke.

@fatimadehaan9025 5 жыл бұрын

I have used always yarn instead of thread and indeed I was not happy after some time. I have learned with this advice, as usual with you. Thanks so much for this, Suzanne!

@SuzanneBryan 5 жыл бұрын

That is perfect Fatima de Haan. Happy knitting.

@marilynfarmer1302 Жыл бұрын

I love your explanations. Very thorough with useful guidance. Thank you.

@SuzanneBryan Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Marilyn and thank your for the great feedback! ❤️

@lynnanderson2230 5 жыл бұрын

That was a really helpful video! Thanks so Much!

@SuzanneBryan 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Happy knitting.

@thaberkorn6853 6 жыл бұрын

Suzanne this is excellent!

@SuzanneBryan 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy knitting.

@brandonandkathleenharker2314 Жыл бұрын

You are wonderful! I have been needing to learn how to see buttons on hand knit items. I trust no one but you for your expert knitting advice! This video popped up in my feed tonight, praise the Lord! Thank you for so generously sharing your wisdom with us♥️

@SuzanneBryan Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, B and K! And thank you for the wonderful feedback, you are the reason I do this! ❤️

@beckyb76563 Жыл бұрын

Thank you :) Super helpful as always.

@rappsface 5 жыл бұрын

Really handy video, thank you so much! I ordered a pastel pink cardigan a while ago and it came with these hideous dark brown buttons and now I'm confident enough to try replacing the buttons!

@SuzanneBryan 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Thank you for watching. Happy knitting.

@karenhayes6932 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks.

@SuzanneBryan 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Be sure to subscribe to my channel if you haven't already. Happy knitting.

@faon77 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video. It is very helpful !!

@SuzanneBryan 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you faon77! Happy knitting.

@stephanieheadley6567 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much this was so informative and I really think my sweater will be even better now

@SuzanneBryan 2 ай бұрын

So glad!

@emilytsialos5358 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! So helpful.

@SuzanneBryan 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@julieb7785 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent. So helpful. Thank you......

@SuzanneBryan 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Be sure to share my videos with your social media groups and friends. Hugs and Happy Knitting.

@lorraineclough5608 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, will use it often!

@SuzanneBryan 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, Lorraine! ❤️

@goldberg4186 6 жыл бұрын

Hi dear Susann, it's a very nice video end very clear explication. Very clever idea 🤗🤗🤗🤗

@SuzanneBryan 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you and happy knitting.

@knothead35 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, thank you!

@SuzanneBryan 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy knitting.

@annetremolieres3928 6 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Suzanne for your video. Il like the feeling of improving my knitting with your advices. (sorry for my english... I'm french).

@SuzanneBryan 6 жыл бұрын

Your English is perfect!

@donnaquinn6746 2 жыл бұрын

WONDERFUL!! 🥀🎉 I came across this video by accident, when I was just browsing thru for how to DO buttonholes and I never knew about backing a button with a button! Great to know cause I'm knitting a jumper with a collar AND buttonholes 1ST TIME! 🥴🙄

@SuzanneBryan 2 жыл бұрын

So happy to help, Donna! Best of luck on your jumper, I'm sure it will be lovely! ❤️

@lisaflute185 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video tutorial ty !!!!!! 👍🏻👌🏻❤️

@SuzanneBryan 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy Knitting!

@londonmist001 6 жыл бұрын

Suzanne where have you been all my life. Once again a million thanks. I shall be sorting out a cardigan of mine within the next few days.

@SuzanneBryan 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. You have subscribed, right? Be sure to share my videos with your friends and on social media. Happy knitting.

@londonmist001 6 жыл бұрын

Knitting with Suzanne Bryan oh yes indeed. Thank you

@NavyWife 7 ай бұрын

Very helpful! I received a hand made sweater from Ireland for Christmas and I don’t like how the buttons are sewed on. They look like they will fall off. I am going to try the back button for support.❤️❤️❤️

@dianewright8152 6 жыл бұрын

Finally! I am so happy to learn the proper way to do this. Thank you again, you are a born teacher.

@SuzanneBryan 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Happy knitting.

@brendakennedy4464 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you

@SuzanneBryan 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Brenda! 😊

@ronniedickes 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@SuzanneBryan 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@kesarboyal9468 Жыл бұрын

Very nice

@dianatheriault2913 5 ай бұрын

Your's are the most helpful and thorough knitting skills. I like how there are two buttons to help keep the buttons secure and doesn't look losse and droopy. 🥰

@KP-ds4ig 6 жыл бұрын

Hello Suzanne, I subscribe and watch your videos with relish. I like your clear, concise, no nonsense approach to teaching. Your videos are good quality. Thanks! I am an intermediate knitter and enjoy adding to my base of knowledge. When I wonder what to do with certain situations I check your videos and usually find an answer! Your loop idea to start the procces is genius. I wonder if you would suggest adding a "shank" to the button to compensate for the thickness of the knitted work? Thank you!

@SuzanneBryan 6 жыл бұрын

I have tried with and without shanks, and my personal preference is without. It is up to the knitter. I prefer that my buttons appear to be firmly in place and not have any slack. But that is just me. Thanks for your kind comments, and happy knitting.

@ameenaalinsod3028 3 жыл бұрын

Learned a lot.. 💕

@SuzanneBryan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@zeynep1742 3 жыл бұрын

thank you , this helps me a lot

@SuzanneBryan 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@asmith9655 6 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful - buttons are the bane of my knitting. I've been taking my projects to the local dry cleaner and having them apply buttons because my spacing is always wonky.

@SuzanneBryan 6 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Spacing is a complete topic by itself. Good idea for a video. Thanks and happy knitting.

@Sheila-cm4jy 2 жыл бұрын

That is too funny! My mother used to knit items and then pay a lady who owned a yarn shop to do the "finishing" on them! How odd! She used to also "store" her ironing in a cabinet and never iron the articles! Pretty soon, the ironing "pile" took over the laundry room! :/

@PopleBackyardFarm 6 жыл бұрын

great info 😁

@SuzanneBryan 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy knitting.

@lisawilliams7836 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 😊

@SuzanneBryan 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@jayme5280 11 ай бұрын

thank you so much! i successfully put on a button again and this time it feels like it will stay on forever with the reinforcement of the wrong side button.

@gloriakreitman2016 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video for flat buttons. How do you add a shank button to your knitting?

@SuzanneBryan 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea, Gloria! I am going to add this to my video to do list. ❤️

@theastewart6721 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thanks for sharing!

@susansnowburnett7357 6 жыл бұрын

This was so well done.i don’t usually put a button on back, but will from now on. I also like the way you finish I shed the hand sewing . Thanks very much!

@SuzanneBryan 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@SuzanneBryan 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, happy knitting.

@Nina-4 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely! I use shank buttons, not the ones showed in the video. I guess no back button possible in this case

@SuzanneBryan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Nina!

@joycenugent1632 5 жыл бұрын

Suzanne, while your method is pretty much how I have been sewing my buttons, I learned two things about the "whys" of the technique. I thought the backer button was to prevent the button from pulling the knitting, and wasn't aware of the thread cutting risk. Also, I was unaware that a four-hole front button could work in conjunction with a two-hole backer. The one thing that I do which I don't think you mentioned, is to use a spacer (e.g., toothpick or darning needle) held between button and thread to allow space for making a thread shank. Do you use that technique with your shankless buttons? Thanks!

@SuzanneBryan 5 жыл бұрын

I have not found it necessary to have the shanks. In fact, I have the opposite problem. On hand knit sweaters it is easier to get the buttons too loose and they hang. Thank you and happy knitting.

@kitaro320 3 жыл бұрын

Have you sewn gross grain ribbon to the backside of the placket before applying buttons to the front?

@SuzanneBryan 3 жыл бұрын

I have tried that on a swatch and found that it restricted the stretchiness of the knit fabric. How about you. Has it worked for you? 🧶

@marlenekern7679 5 жыл бұрын

Can you use flat buttons or shank buttons interchangeably?

@SuzanneBryan 5 жыл бұрын

Yes. Great question. Happy knitting.

@vaidehinarasimhan4239 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Can I use any thread for buttons?

@SuzanneBryan 4 жыл бұрын

Not really. I would use thread that you would normally use for buttonholes. I would not use the yarn that you used for your sweater. It will stretch and break. You need a thread that is strong. Plus use the backing button. If you don't use the backing button, the thread will cut through your knitting and make a hole.