Four-Row Yarn Over Buttonhole
In knitting, there is the typical simple yarn-over buttonhole, but there are also horizontal and vertical buttonholes, stretchy and sturdy, big and small… There are, in fact, quite a few ways to make buttonholes! Here we show the Four-Row Yarn Over Buttonhole.
This technique accommodates a larger button than usual by building up three rows of fabric on each side of the buttonhole. A fourth row joins the buttonhole at the top, and the final effect is a vertical buttonhole big enough for a statement-making button… Classic!
Are there more detailed instructions for a horizontal Botton hole? I am making the Simple Baby Dress and cannot seem to follow the instructions for the button hole. I think the pattern is saying to work the bottom of the hole on the wrong side and come back on the right side and finish the job. Most other tutorials suggests the hole be made first and then continue with the pattern.
Hi Mary
Thanks for writing in! There are so many different buttonhole techniques, and the Four-Row horizontal buttonhole is a great one, but I’m afraid it will be too large for this pattern. I will gladly pass on the request for more buttonhole tutorials. The Clean + Simple Baby Dress does have you binding off 2 stitches purl wise on the wrong side, and then on the next right side row casting on 2 stitches with the cable cast on . This bind off, and cast on will create a small buttonhole with firmer edges that match each other. If you choose to substitute another buttonhole technique, I recommend trying your button a few rows later to make sure it fits. I hope this helps!
Happy Knitting
Jessica
This buttonhole worked great! What if I need it a little bit
Bigger? Any way to do that?
Hi Mary,
Thanks for reaching out! I am so glad to hear that this worked for you! The great thing about this button hole is its ability to fit a larger than what you would imagine button comfortably! If you have a larger than normal button you could always follow the steps with more rows (even number), or even the four rows doubled to increase the hole size.
All the best,
Gianna