Buttonhole Spacing Calculator

Enter your band stitch count and number of buttonholes to get perfectly spaced positions with a visual layout.

How to Use

  1. Band stitch count: Total stitches in your button band, usually picked up along the front edge.
  2. Number of buttonholes: Count your buttons — each button needs one hole.
  3. Buttonhole size: For most adult garments, 2 stitches is standard (bind off 2, cast on 2 on next row).
  4. Edge stitches: Stitches at each end that are never used for a buttonhole (keeps edges neat).

Tips

  • The top and bottom buttonholes are typically 2–3 stitches in from each edge.
  • For a 1-row buttonhole: bind off the number of stitches, then on the next row cast on the same number over the gap.
  • Test your button through a sample buttonhole before committing to the full band.
  • If spacing comes out uneven, add extra stitches to the spaces closest to the center of the band.