I am a big fan of the button. I think that an awesome button can often make or break a crafty item. That plain jane blue scarf could get a real pick me up from a shiny red button! A more intricate button can be the focus of a crafty piece.

My friend Robin is also a huge fan of the button. We enjoy perusing our local button shop (that’s right, a store devoted solely to neat buttons!) on a fairly regular basis. Robin has taken to spicing up her cardigan wardrobe with a smattering of funky buttons. She has taken a so-so grey cardigan and made it fabulous with some blingy buttons and the help of her thread happy friend (moi).

More than just altering a piece and making it better, a button can inspire a project all by itself. This chocolate brown wooden button was a must have. I still haven’t decided what to do with it but I just know it will be an excellent addition to any knitted or patchwork item I dream up.

I have been checking out some cool button projects lately and I think a short scarf with an awesome large button are the newest thing. They are pretty quick to knit up and rely completely on the right button choice. I think perhaps a chunky turquoise scarf would go well with my nice brown button, or maybe a nice sage green. Decisions decisions! Here, about halfway down the page is a great example of the small scarf with a cool button. I’ll let you know when it’s done!