How to crochet eyes for amigurumi toy

How to crochet eyes for amigurumi toy

Crocheting eyes for amigurumi toys is a common practice, and there are various ways to create them. Below is a simple method for crocheting eyes. You can make them in different sizes and colors to suit your amigurumi project.

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn in the desired eye color (commonly black or safety eye color)

Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn

Fiberfill stuffing (small amount)

Abbreviations:

Sc: Single crochet

Inc: Increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)

Sl st: Slip stitch

Crocheted Eye Pattern:

Round 1:

Start with a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight to close. (6)

Round 2: 2. Inc in each stitch around. (12)

Round 3: 3. Sc in the next stitch, inc in the next stitch - repeat around. (18)

Round 4: 4. Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the next stitch - repeat around. (24)

Round 5: 5. Sc in the next 3 stitches, inc in the next stitch - repeat around. (30)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

Stuffing:

Lightly stuff the eye with fiberfill.

Closing the Opening:

Thread the yarn tail through a yarn needle and weave it through the front loops of each stitch in the last round. Pull tight to close the opening.

Attach to Amigurumi:

Sew the eyes onto the face of your amigurumi. Make sure to place them symmetrically.

Tips:

If you prefer safety eyes, you can insert them before stuffing the eye and closing the opening. Safety eyes typically have a washer that you attach on the inside of the amigurumi.

For a different appearance, experiment with different yarn colors or use embroidery floss for a finer look.

If you're making smaller eyes, you can stop at an earlier round to achieve the desired size.

Remember to adjust the size of the eye based on the size of your amigurumi toy. This basic pattern can be customized to fit various projects, and you can get creative with different shapes and styles