Both English and Japanese versions are fully charted using standard knitting and/or crochet symbols. Japanese version available here.

Note: this pattern is written both for knitting machines and for hand knitters. Hand knitters should follow the chart, and machine knitters should use the punchcard.

Materials:

• standard-gauge knitting machine (4.5mm pitch) with punchcard capabilities or knitting needles necessary to achieve gauge

• Japanese size 4 knitting needles (3.3mm)

• Japanese size 2/0 crochet hook (2.0mm)

• 6 buttons (13mm diameter)