Free crochet pattern: Eyes

Many moons ago I made some crochet eyes with the intention of adding them to a wall-hanging, but as it goes with a lot of design ideas it didn’t really work out. I was left with these kind of cool looking crochet eyes though (I love the trend for eyes in design at the moment!) and didn’t really want them going to waste.

I asked over on my Instagram whether people would be interested in the pattern and I got a lot of yeses - so here it is for you!

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Pattern:

Written in US crochet terms.

Abbreviations:

Ch = chain

Dc = double crochet

Sc = single crochet

Sl st = slip stitch

Picot = chain 3 then join to form picot stitch


Start with a magic ring or ch4 and join to form a circle.

Step 1 - Ch3 (counts as dc) then 17dc in the ring. Join to top of ch3 to close. (18dc)

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Step 2 - Ch18, skip 8 dc, sl st in bottom of the circle, ch 18, skip 8 dc, sl st to join in beginning of the round to finish.

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Step 3 - Ch1, sc in same st and in next 2 - making sure to crochet around the chains and into the ‘iris’ (see picture below).

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Step 4 - {ch5, sl st in second ch from the hook and all remaining to form ‘eyelash’, 3sc} two times, picot.

Step 5 - {3sc, 4ch, sl st in second ch from hook and each remaining to form ‘eyelash’} two times.

Step 6 - 6sc *making sure to crochet into the bottom of the ‘iris’ (see pictures).

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Step 7 - {4ch, sl st in second ch from hook and each remaining to form ‘eyelash’, 3sc} two times, picot.

Step 8 - {3sc, ch5, sl st in second ch from hook and each remaining to form ‘eyelash’} two times, 3sc *making sure to crochet into the ‘iris’ as before, sl st join to finish.

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Once I’ve finished the crocheting and weaved in the ends, I usually block the ‘eye’ using some fabric stiffener so that it keeps its shape. You can also use a mixture of PVA glue and hot water if you don’t have any fabric stiffener.

And that’s it - simple really. I hope that makes sense (all feedback welcome!) - and please let me know if you give this pattern a go. I’d love to see some eyes added to your next crochet project. Also, as always, feel free to tag me on Instagram with any of your logii inspired makes.

Pin for later:

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Thanks, Lois x

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