Crochet Eyes Pattern

Crochet materials and tools:

<> Crochet hook 3.5 mm 

<> Caron, Simply Soft (4) worsted weight yarn – 100% acrylic. Color A – black,     Color B – white.

Common abbreviations of crochet stitches (US):

ch – chain

SC – single crochet

HDC – half double crochet

sl st – slip stitch

DC – double crochet

TR – treble crochet

st(s) – stich(es)

Oval eyes crochet pattern:

Make two.

Color A – Start with a magic ring:

Round 1 (pupil): Ch 1, 10 SC into the magic ring. Join with sl st to 1st SC. (10 sts) Cut the yarn.

Round 2 (sclera): Color B – Ch 2, 2 HDC into the same stitch as join, 2 DC in next st, 2 TR in next 3 sts,  2 DC in next  st, 2 HDC in next st, 2 SC in next 3 stitches. Join with sl st to 1st HDC. (20 sts) Cut the yarn leaving a long tail.

Using the accent color, slip stitch around the outer edge of the white section, starting where the third treble crochets begin.  Slip stitch across 12-13 stitches. Secure and weave in the ends with a tapestry needle.  If you prefer, you can tie the ends at the back without weaving them in, as the eye will be sewn in place later.

Add a small shine effect to the eye by using white color or sparkly yarn to work a tiny stitch at the desired reflection spot.

Semi-oval eyes crochet pattern:

Make two.

Color A – Start with a magic ring:

Round 1 (pupil): Ch 1, 10 SC into the magic ring. Join with sl st to 1st SC. (10 sts) Cut the yarn.

Round 2 (sclera): Color B – Ch 2, 2 HDC into the same stitch as join, 2 DC in next st, 2 TR in next 3 sts,  2 DC in next  st, 2 HDC in next st, sl st in next 3 stitches. Join with sl st to 1st HDC. (17 sts) Cut the yarn leaving a long tail.

Add the eye color and shine effect as you would for an oval eye.