Any guesses for how to make this (pic)

[Chicagojami]

I want to make an open button cover just like this but can't find a similar pattern. I love how open it is. I'm assuming using crochet thread rather than yarn helps. Any patterns or guesses? Im beginner to intermediate. Thank you!!

[Chicagojami]

Oops, is the pic not showing up? I can't see it on my phone. Let me try again...

[magiccrochetfan]

Welcome to the ville

 

I'm not seeing a picture in your post.

[magiccrochetfan]

Sorry, we posted at the same time!

 

Yes, that is definitely thread.  Possibly very fine thread, if the button is small.

 

I can't find an online pattern for a crocheted button cover.  Found a blog entry that showed a really cute one, but the instructions were incomplete.

The book 50 Heirloom Buttons to Make by N Nehring has some really beautiful buttons in it http://www.amazon.com/dp/1561581461

there is a section on crocheted ones, and I think this may be the most complete set of directions out there.  I've checked it out from the library and it is fascinating to look at.  

 

The one in your photo is pretty simple, start with a chain ring, do one round of sc, then rounds of dc with chains in between, then decrease on the back to make it stay on....but I can't give you exact stitch counts.  

[Granny Square]

You might look at doily patterns, you might find one with the center few rounds that you could use or modify to cover a button.

 

Here's some I found, not like yours (not as lacy) but might give you some ideas

http://www.karensvariety.com/ARTICLES/ButtonCovers/ButtonCovers.htm

http://www.craftstylish.com/item/6550/how-to-crochet-a-button

 

Dorset buttons aren't crochet, they are made by wrapping thread around a ring, but FYI

http://www.craftstylish.com/item/42688/how-to-make-dorset-buttons/page/all

[mattenylou]

Years ago I always made the buttons for the knit sweaters I made using small white plastic stitch markers or some sort of form like this. I usually made them with embroidery thread, it was readily available then in every discount store and I could always get an exact color match to my yarn or really mix it up and use something contrasting for a change. It would cost less than a dollar to make a set of buttons, I'd often make a couple of different sets, just because I liked to make them and switch them around, just for variety.

 

I'd start with doing blanket stitch by hand (needle and thread) around the form, then use my crochet hook starting with the second row.  Work a few rows,  increasing to the desired size.. In the button I made for a sweater coat, I crocheted over a couple of strands of yarn as a filler, just to give some padded effect - they came out quite nice.

 

Experiment a bit, poke around the hardware store to look for forms you can use for a base, there are little rings near the key making machine that will work, I've used them, too (make sure they won't rust) Look in your jewelry box for a bit of sparkle to add to the center, if that's what you need. I think I always ended up making twice as many buttons as I needed... I still do, because they are fun to make and putter around with.

 

Keep in mind, that the open center section pretty much disappears once you sew it to your garment. You may want to fill in the center with a contrasting color or a small bead. I sometimes sew a sequin inside, here and there it gives a bit of sparkle thru that tiny hole... I've seen people do a double take, I kind of giggle to myself because I know that sequin just 'winked' at them from inside that button... try it!!