The Bewitched Button Brooch: A Free Knitting Pattern for a Textured, Enchanted Forest Pin

A Whimsical Woodland Treasure: The Bewitched Button Brooch

Imagine a tiny, enchanted button from a fairy tale, complete with a delicate spiderweb and a miniature acorn cap. That's the magic of the Bewitched Button Brooch. This free pattern is a delightful way to use up small scraps of yarn and create a unique, textured pin that adds a touch of woodland charm to any jacket, bag, or hat. Perfect for beginners and quick to make, this project combines simple knitting and crochet techniques to craft a truly bewitching accessory.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather these simple supplies. The gauge is not critical, but aim for a tight tension to prevent the stuffing from showing through.

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in three colors:
  • Color A (Button): Moss green or deep brown (small amount)
  • Color B (Web): Cream or pale grey (small amount)
  • Color C (Acorn Cap): Rust or gold (small amount)
• Needles & Hook:
  • US size 4 (3.5mm) crochet hook (for the web and acorn cap)
  • US size 6 (4mm) knitting needles (for the button)
• Notions:
  • Tapestry needle
  • Fiberfill stuffing (small amount)
  • Brooch pin back
  • Strong thread or fabric glue (for attaching pin)
  • Small piece of brown felt or a small bead (for acorn body, optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Part 1: The Knitted Button (Color A)

This creates a domed, textured button. Work tightly to keep the stuffing hidden.

1. Cast on 6 stitches with Color A.
2. Row 1: Knit all stitches.
3. Row 2: Purl all stitches.
4. Row 3: Knit 1, make 1 (increase), knit 4, make 1, knit 1. (8 stitches)
5. Row 4: Purl all stitches.
6. Row 5: Knit 1, make 1, knit 6, make 1, knit 1. (10 stitches)
7. Row 6: Purl all stitches.
8. Row 7: Knit 1, make 1, knit 8, make 1, knit 1. (12 stitches)
9. Row 8: Purl all stitches.
10. Row 9: Knit 1, make 1, knit 10, make 1, knit 1. (14 stitches)
11. Row 10: Purl all stitches.
12. Row 11: Knit 1, make 1, knit 12, make 1, knit 1. (16 stitches)
13. Row 12: Purl all stitches.
14. Row 13: Knit 1, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 1. (18 stitches)
15. Row 14: Purl all stitches.
16. Row 15: Knit 1, make 1, knit 16, make 1, knit 1. (20 stitches)
17. Row 16: Purl all stitches.
18. Row 17: Knit 1, make 1, knit 18, make 1, knit 1. (22 stitches)
19. Row 18: Purl all stitches.
20. Row 19: Knit 1, make 1, knit 20, make 1, knit 1. (24 stitches)
21. Row 20: Purl all stitches.
22. Row 21: Knit 1, make 1, knit 22, make 1, knit 1. (26 stitches)
23. Row 22: Purl all stitches.
24. Row 23: Knit 1, make 1, knit 24, make 1, knit 1. (28 stitches)
25. Row 24: Purl all stitches.
26. Row 25: Knit 1, make 1, knit 26, make 1, knit 1. (30 stitches)
27. Row 26: Purl all stitches.
28. Row 27: Knit all stitches.
29. Row 28: Purl all stitches.
30. Bind off loosely. Do not cut the yarn; leave a long tail (about 12 inches) for shaping.

Part 2: Button Shaping & Details

1. Shape the dome: Thread the long tail from the bind-off onto a tapestry needle. Weave it through the bind-off edge stitches, then pull tight to gather into a circle. Repeat with the cast-on edge: thread a separate length of Color A through the cast-on edge and pull tight.
2. Stuff: Before closing completely, insert a small amount of fiberfill into the button to create a soft, domed shape.
3. Close: Pull both ends tight to close the openings. Sew the opening closed securely with the tapestry needle. Weave in ends.
4. Embroider buttonholes: Using Color A, embroider four small French knots or straight stitches in a square pattern on the top of the button to resemble buttonholes. Space them evenly.

Part 3: The Crocheted Spiderweb (Color B)

This delicate web will peek out from behind the button.

1. Magic ring: With Color B, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), work 11 double crochet into the ring. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3. (12 double crochet)
3. Round 2: Chain 5 (counts as double crochet + chain 2), skip 1 double crochet, double crochet in next double crochet. *Chain 2, skip 1 double crochet, double crochet in next double crochet; repeat from * around. End with chain 2, join with slip stitch to the 3rd chain of the beginning chain-5. (6 double crochet, 6 chain-2 spaces)
4. Round 3: Slip stitch into the first chain-2 space. Chain 1, single crochet in same space. *Chain 5, single crochet in next chain-2 space; repeat from * around. End with chain 5, join with slip stitch to the first single crochet. (6 chain-5 loops)
5. Round 4: Slip stitch into the first chain-5 loop. Chain 1, work (single crochet, half double crochet, 3 double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet) in each chain-5 loop around. Join with slip stitch to the first single crochet. Fasten off, leaving a long tail (about 12 inches) for sewing.

Part 4: The Crocheted Acorn Cap (Color C)

This creates a textured, cup-like shape for the top of the button.

1. Magic ring: With Color C, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Work 6 single crochet into the ring. (6 single crochet)
3. Round 2: Work 2 single crochet in each single crochet around. (12 single crochet)
4. Round 3: *Single crochet in next single crochet, 2 single crochet in next single crochet; repeat from * around. (18 single crochet)
5. Round 4: *Single crochet in next 2 single crochet, 2 single crochet in next single crochet; repeat from * around. (24 single crochet)
6. Round 5: *Single crochet in next 3 single crochet, 2 single crochet in next single crochet; repeat from * around. (30 single crochet)
7. Round 6: Single crochet in each single crochet around. (30 single crochet)
8. Round 7: *Single crochet in next 3 single crochet, single crochet 2 together (decrease); repeat from * around. (24 single crochet)
9. Round 8: *Single crochet in next 2 single crochet, single crochet 2 together; repeat from * around. (18 single crochet)
10. Fasten off, leaving a long tail (about 10 inches). Weave the tail through the last round and pull tight to close the top of the cap. Sew a small acorn-shaped piece of brown felt or a small bead inside the cap for the acorn body, if desired.

Part 5: Assembly & Finishing

1. Attach the web: Using the long tail from the spiderweb, sew it to the back of the button. Position it so the web fans out evenly from behind the button, with the scalloped edges visible.
2. Attach the acorn cap: Using the long tail from the acorn cap, sew it to the top edge of the button, centering it neatly.
3. Attach the brooch pin: Using strong thread or fabric glue, securely attach the brooch pin back to the back of the button. Ensure it is centered and firmly attached.
4. Weave in all ends: Use the tapestry needle to weave in any remaining yarn tails on the back of the brooch, hiding them under the web or button.

Your Bewitched Button Brooch is now complete! Wear it with pride, knowing you've created a tiny piece of enchanted forest magic.