Sewing seams in my knits is my #1 dislike.
Sewing on buttons is #2.
I finished weaving in all the ends on the Sawtelle sweater I wrote about yesterday. So now it’s time for the buttons.
I think the biggest issue I have with buttons is that I don’t know how to secure them on a worsted weight knitted garment.
Should I sew a strip of fabric/ribbon/bias tape to the underside of the button area to give it more substance?
Should I do the same with the buttonhole side for stability and to keep the buttonholes from stretching?
Knitting In Flashes 
Yes = sew a piece of grosgrain ribbon to the underside. Otherwise the opening will stretch sometimes out of control.l.
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I agree with Ebby. Especilly with the garter stitch. It will also make it easier to sew the buttons onto the sweaters.
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