How to Crochet a Button Charm Necklace

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Find the center point of your length (this will be where the center extension is), then decide how far apart you want the legs. My necklace is 15 inches long, so the center point is at 7-1/2 inches. I made the extensions 2 inches apart from the center, which leaves 3-1/2 inches for each side of the back.

2. String the buttons onto the ball or spool of thread (don't cut it). Arrange them in the order of use (you won't be able to change the order once you get going), and string them up.

Lay out your buttons as you want to use them, and string them onto the thread.

You'll probably want your favorite (or the biggest) in the center, but that's up to you. A needle may be helpful, but my buttons were so tiny the needle wouldn't fit through some of their holes.

3. Begin crocheting. The buttons should be hanging out between the spool and your hook, waiting to be pulled up when you need them. Leaving a long tail (5 inches to 6 inches is good), make a slip knot and begin chainstitching the first back section of your necklace (3-1/2 inches in my case).

Then make a slip knot and begin your chainstitching.

Chain the length of your first back section.

*When you reach this point, place a marker (I just used a piece of contrast thread).

Place a marker to indicate the beginning of the first extension.

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