Knitted Horizontal Buttonholes Stitch

The Knitted Horizontal Buttonholes Stitch is a nifty technique that adds charm and functionality to your knitting projects! By creating a series of neat, horizontal buttonholes, you can easily insert buttons for a secure closure on your garments or accessories. This stitch is not only practical but also provides a professional-looking finish to your handmade items. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or just starting out, mastering the Knitted Horizontal Buttonholes Stitch will surely level up your knitting game and make your projects stand out with a touch of style.

Knitting materials and tools:

<> DPN 4 mm (UK 8 or US 6)

<> Knit Picks, Simply Wool (Bulky) – 100% Eco Wool. 100 grams -193 yards per skein

Common abbreviations of knit stitches:

• k – knit
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sel s – selvage stitch: always slip the first stitch knitwise, work to the last stitch, purl the last stitch

Knit horizontal buttonhole instructions:

Cast on 15 sts. Knit in garter stitch 10 rows.

Rows 1-10: sel s, knit all sts, sel s.

Row11: sel s, k4, bind of next 5 sts without working yarn (slip next 2 stitches to the right-hand needle, *insert the tip of left-hand needle into the first slipped stitch and pass the stitch over the second slipped stitch (1 stitch is bound off), slip 1 stitch to the right-hand needle and repeat from * 4 more time. Return last stitch to the left-hand needle and cast on 5 sts. k4, sel s.

Row 12: sel s, k3, pick up one part of the V-stitch of the previous row and place it on the left-hand needle, k2tog (the stitch you just picked up and next stitch), k5, repeat what we have just done to strengthen another side of buttonhole. Pick up one part of the V-stitch of the previous row and place it on the left-hand needle, k2tog, k3, sel s.

Go on knitting in garter stitch until the next buttonhole.