The Stick Mod

1/2 Button = 1 stick

The reason being 2 planks = 4 stick and 1 plank = 1 button

This is Minecraft math

And by the same logic if you craft a 4 by 4 of planks you must be trying to craft 8 sticks.

The mod makes crafting more efficient(If you like sticks), adds a new class (stick mage) and gives the early game some love with a visit a new realm (the stick dimension) before you have even got a crafting table.

Check advancements if you are stuck.