How to Crochet Bloodshot Eyeball Amigurumi for Halloween
Need something spooky and quick as a Halloween charm? With a stitch-by-stitch tutorial, learn how to crochet these easy 3D bloodshot eyeball amigurumi with three color combos. Each eye will have either the blue, green, or pink eye color and the same embroidery for the blood veins that makes it scary. The main pattern requires nothing but the color changes and then the use of a sewing needle in the end. Crochet one as a Halloween trick-or-treating bag charm or stack the trio to make a centerpiece.
So, if you are interested in crocheting this 20-minute Halloween charm pattern, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial.
About the Designer: The designer behind this detailed eyeball project is @ludaritz – she turned into a tutor after realizing the potential in herself for making amigurumi, which was her hobby initially. Her library is centered on making crochet versions of characters and items, particularly from video games like Pokémon and Monster Hunter. She has patterns and tutorials for making items such as the Shiny Charm from Pokémon, as well as a variety of “worry pets.” Seldom did she try the Halloween projects, stitch guides, and certain informational and this project is one of her Halloween series.
Note: In respect of the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with CC instructions at the end of this post.
Crochet Eyeball Charm Tutorial
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. The spooky crocheted eyeball uses a combination of basic and slightly advanced techniques. The pattern uses a magic ring and single crochet stitches (SC) to shape the sphere. Key techniques include color changes for the iris and pupil, as well as rounds of increasing and decreasing to shape the eyeball. Adding even rows of single crochets builds the curve of the piece. The design is completed with embroidered details using red yarn to give it a bloodshot effect.
Tutorial Timing: Approximately 22 minutes only. (perfect your embroidery and color changes as the bloodshot veins all over the eyes. You will also learn how to hide the yarn tails seamlessly. So, the tutorial is worth watching!)
Personalization Tips: You can choose any color for the iris. Other than the three colors as mentioned, you can also choose the Halloween standards, purple and orange. To make the eyeball larger or smaller, simply adjust the starting stitch count in the magic ring (e.g., 6 stitches for a smaller size or 8 stitches for a larger one) and follow the pattern using the appropriate multiples. Play around with the red embroidery to create varied bloodshot effects—clustered veins for an intense look or sparse lines for a subtler touch.
Pattern Type: A detailed on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.
Materials Needed
Gather the following suggested tools and materials for crocheting this charm for Halloween:
- A 4 mm crochet hook.
- Yarn in four colors: white (for the main eyeball), black (for the pupil), green (or any color for the iris), and
- red (for embroidery).
- Scissors to trim yarn.
- A yarn needle for sewing and embroidery.
- A stitch marker (optional) to keep track of rounds.
- Stuffing material to add shape and firmness.
Techniques Used
Here’s a one-line guide for crocheting each stitch and technique in the Halloween eye pattern:
- Magic Ring: Create an adjustable loop, crochet stitches into it, and pull the tail to close the circle.
- Single Crochet (SC): Insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, and pull through both loops.
- Increase: Work two single crochet stitches into the same stitch to expand the piece.
- Decrease (SC2TOG): Insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull through, repeat in the next stitch, then yarn over and pull through all loops.
- Color Change: Complete the final yarn-over of the last stitch in the current color with the new yarn color.
