Crochet Cartoon Eyes

These cartoonish crochet eyes are a great alternative to using safety eyes on many of your projects! I came up with a simple pattern that can be customized in any color! Use them on your animal amigurumi, hats, character blankets and pillows, and more!
UPDATE: Pattern now includes smaller size eyes! The original eyes are about 2 inches. The smaller size is about 1 inch: www.repeatcraf...
I am using Red Heart Super Saver Yarn to create these bold eye colors and sturdy stitches. You can shop dozens of shades on Yarnspirations.com: bit.ly/44zJwDM
Materials:
-Red Heart Saver Yarn in colors Black (pupil), Turqua, Spring Green, Perfect Pink, and Aruba Sea (for the eye color examples pictured), and White (for the outside of the eye).
Size H Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Crochet Cartoon Eyes Pattern (Make 2):
starting with black yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, pull tight, (10 SC)
join to first SC with eye color (blue in the example photos)
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join to first SC with white yarn (20 SC)
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off leaving long strand of white. (20 SC)
Weave in all other loose ends.
With a strand of white yarn and your tapestry needle, create an eye reflection/sparkle by weaving the yarn through two stitches of the corner of the black pupil. I looped the yarn 2-3 times and then knotted it on the backside.

[@nikkistewart6914]

These are great You can make them as big or small as your amigurumi project Now I feel confident making toys for my grandson

[@jodianderson2906]

Thank you for this video. I don't like using safety eyes, so this is a perfect solution for me.

[@denisew7942]

Love this …. But will use the beginning white strand to make the reflection to save a step!

[@seangaffney4159]

I love these and it's a simple pattern that can be downsized to make smaller ones I can't wait to try

[@00zarzu00]

hi, i am new to crocheting - how do you downsize? just a smaller yarn and needle like going up in size, or do you have to do math?

[@seangaffney4159]

@00zarzu00 so how I downsized it was just cut everything in half. So insted of 10 in the mr I only did 5 and so on

[@melindatellez9867]

So cute. They look so much prettier than the safety eyes ❤

[@helensuthers3577]

Beautiful eyes. I’ve been waiting for these to come out. Instead of weaving in your white end and cutting you could use that end to do the pupil highlight before securing and trimming. Thank you

[@Soffity]

Thats exactly what i thought. Weave the tail thru on the back to where you want and there you have it. Two less ends to deal with.

[@Spiritual36]

Thank you. Really fast and very cute.

[@gramcracker2023]

Oh my!! These are ADORABLE!!

[@GothicPeridot97]

Not only is your work amazing but it's simple to follow along with even with how fast you go. Honestly your speed is impressive!

[@amyrudolph3932]

SUPER adorable! Thank you ❤

[@lynnegerwitz348]

I enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@JoanPhillips-oe8nr]

Very useful and safe. Great idea 😊 Thank you .

[@susananderson3478]

Sarah WOW super cool 😎 ❤those eyes great toot!

[@SamanthaParadisdogmom]

I just bought your book and my first animal is the elephant. My friend is doing a jungle themed nursery and I plan on making all the jungle animals in your book. Since these will be for a newborn, I was worried about using the plastic eyes and was planning on attempting to stitch some on. These are perfect! They may be a bit big but I'm thinking I could try using 6 sc of the black for starters and see how big they come out. I'm so excited to work on these. Thank you for the online tutorials. They are super helpful, especially for learning the magic ring.

[@Jammn126]

Simple and easy! Thank you!❤❤

[@michaelajankowski-sansom3790]

OMG!!! THESE ARE PERFECT!!! AAARRRGGGHHH I LOVE THEM!!! Thank you so very very much for sharing 😊

[@kerrieheinz1972]

Thank you so much for this easy tutorial for adorable crochet eyes for toddlers 💗🧶

[@beckyrice6417]

Thank you for this pattern and video. These are perfect for me to use on items I donate to our local Children Hospital and other places where the items are for children.

[@nancywilliams4047]

Thank you so much for these beautiful eyes

[@miketa87]

I am so excited for this…thank you!!

[@louisesanto]

I've been wanting to make amigurumi patterns but don't like the plastic eyes. So this tutorial is timely. These eyes are perfect. I just made a pair watching your video. Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@reneegencur2469]

Great option instead of safety eyes! Thanks!

[@dianeshea4192]

I love this. Thank you for your tutorial...now I can use it for my next amigurumi animal.

[@karenh2890]

So cute!!

[@americarivera4087]

ty your videos are amazing and easy to follow.

[@lindabrown2170]

Thankyou for sharing this with us. Very exciting

[@cassia-mogi4059]

Thank you for this lively eyes. They will make my next baby project very cute.

[@lilmscamouflage]

Thank you for sharing love this idea

[@evonnewont1737]

Wow amazing been looking for eyes like this for forever thank you for sharing Sarah have a great day 😊

[@KDM__19]

You're so talented. Thank you for sharing this!

[@miasideasdiy]

Omg 😍 so cute !!!!!❤

[@CindyLabuschagne-n3x]

Thank you so very, very, very much

[@denisebentley9275]

Thanks so much. Easy, doable ,and fun. I really needed this.

[@MariaNyceDesigns]

Super adorable!!! Love these eyes, thanks so much for sharing!!! Hugs!!!❤❤❤

[@KristenDumas-h4m]

I'm starting to crank out these eye projects! LOVE 'EM!

[@alixcoralie3984]

Hi! Thank you so much for the crochet eyes

[@samyang6306]

Wow! Its soo cute! Thank u for this easy tutorial. ❤❤❤

[@silviajorge1]

Thank you so much 😊

[@nildamangussad2625]

Thank you so much for sharing.!

[@anitahoffpauir6394]

Oh my gosh thank you for this!!!❤❤❤❤

[@stephcaires3765]

Super cute and beginner friendly ❤

[@cathysmith1014]

Thanks for this!!!! I love the way those eyes look! They’d certainly make a project pop! 😍

[@valscott6307]

Thank you so much for your pattern and video. I will be making my eyes like this for my amigurumi from now on!! Great job.

[@simplymadebyhand]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@mommajessiesboutique]

Love these!

[@TwylaWorld]

Super cute! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@SilentNoMore64]

These look perfect! You are a very good teacher and also very creative!❤ subbed

[@RedKittieKat]

These are just delightful!! Thank you 🥰

[@terribunner1034]

Adorable! Thank you for sharing!

[@janirehinostroza4573]

Thak you!! It was perfect for my sponge bob ❤️

[@itsinthebagcrochetwithdarla]

Thanks for the tutorial 😀

[@cathyfarmer3691]

Thank you so much for the tutorial, these are so cute.

[@sandrakilgore3973]

I love these eyes, I'm using them on everything, I really don't like the safety eyes. THANK YOU 🌻

[@aidasoto8443]

SUPER CUTE. THX !

[@fannyrose5512]

Oh génial👍😁 c'est le tutoriel qu'il me fallait. Milles merci😊❤

[@katrinabracken6821]

Awesome thank you You could use the tail end of the white to do the last bit instead of weaving it in

[@roseisa9413]

Thank you ❤..

[@ritax8411]

Thanks for a great tutorial...magic!!👍

[@rhondabirchfield1558]

Thank you, I just made me a set

[@sueshireman1859]

Sooo awesome. ❤ beautifully done. 👀

[@khalka63]

Thank you for your amazing video

[@deescards1]

Awesome 👏🏽

[@koutsoullis]

thank you for this awesome tutorial i love it. merry christmas

[@violetalvarez171]

I have been looking for something like this. Thank you. My only wish is that you could go a bit slower as I need to see everything so I understand it better. It is a simple pattern though so it was fairly easy.

[@Thecraftinggirlboutique]

How do you make different sizes. Can you also shoe noses and a mouth

[@mariateresamarotta3190]

Bellissimi e facilissimi da fare ❤ grazie

[@cherylherrera6917]

So cute i'm gonna have to give that a try love it❤

[@thekramohammed8821]

I like it❤thank you

[@marlawetherell8785]

So cute. ❤

[@francesgraves4550]

Thank you so much Sarah! These eyes are so adorable and easy to make. They can be used on so many things. I have made your sea turtle and jellyfish with them. My Grandaughter loves them. Keep up with more sea creature patterns please! Howabout a clown fish?

[@brendavirgin201]

So cute

[@teresitasolano5818]

Lindos los ojitos

[@Katinka1981]

So cute.. can u make those smaller ?. If I use cotton with 2.0 needle.. how big are they then? U still need 10 in the magic ring? Or can u do 6.. then go to 12. And third round again 12.. ?

[@serendipitypotter]

Love this idea!!! Do you have a pattern for maybe some smaller ones as well or a direction to go for a smaller set?

[@laurathiele9509]

That would be awesome

[@louisesanto]

I just made a pair that are smaller. Used a finer yarn and a smaller hook size.

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

cool, thanks!

[@cleideoliveira9959]

Gostei vou fazer❤

[@milabelle6453]

Tq..I want to make doll eye. It's more safety

[@JoTanginoa]

These are awesome! Would you recommend less in Magic circle for smaller versions? Mc-6 then 12 etc?

[@melaniebayardo2149]

I'm making a Granny Square blanket and want to put these eyes on it. Do you have a video to show how to attach to a blanket?

[@angieh3036]

Theses are so so cute 🥰 love it 😍 ❤❤❤🧶🧶🧶

[@Mysfit_Oasis]

I've been looking for a way to make eyes to put on 🌵 cactus. Lol not joking! I live in the desert and some of the cactus look people. I want eyeballs that won't hurt the plant but won't deteriorate in rain fast

[@alejandra92534]

Gracias por compartir 😘🇲🇽👏👏👏👏👏🌺🌺

[@LisaluvsLou]

Can you show a video on how you sew them on your project? Or explain it to me. Thanks!

[@greogriagonzalez8461]

Me gusta su trabajo podría darle en español

[@BernadetteWilber]

Is there a way to start them with a chain? I’m horrible at making a magic circle

[@IslaAndMegansMom]

how would this work on almond shaped eyes? also a mix of grey and hazel as well?

[@jerib4514]

can I make them small for amigurumi projects that need 6 mm eyes

[@MissMellMel]

What size are the eyes when you use these amount of stitches?💜

[@353uba]

What malkes the eye shiny

[@tamrastewart7338]

Is thear a way to make them smaller

[@cazkiwinz4300]

Use smaller yarn/hook

[@sandyt4597]

I love these, but they are so big. I need some that would be equivalent to a 12mm-16mm safety eye.

[@kayauman7702]

Following

[@gramcracker2023]

I bet you could accomplish that using a 3 weight yarn and an E or F hook.

[@353uba]

What size kneedle

[@armaniousd184]

هل تصلح لدمية فقط وليست للحيوانات ؟

[@debty72]

Where is the hat pattern that we see?

[@Thecraftinggirlboutique]

How can you make them smallt

[@adwhrb203]

❤👌🥰🙏

[@fl0j0e1965]

How big are these pls

[@johntucker8579]

Sarah my eyes are blue

[@Birdie700]

what is size H 🤔 please

[@altheasussman2770]

5

[@vicentacastillo363]

😍🥰👏👏👏🧶👍😘❤️

[@gaynormc2248]

Why use the white yarn before you finish the odd end off. As have two white. One for sowing eye one the other you can use for the white bit. Save cutting it off. The you will also save yarn. Saying that I love you videos. Probably just me being lazy. Lol.