This crochet eyeball pattern works up the sweetest (and grossest!) Halloween amigurumi — beginner-friendly bloodshot eyeballs perfect for wreaths, garlands, mantel decor, costume props, or scattered around your Halloween tablescape. Two size options included: a small green-iris version and a slightly larger white-iris version, both finished with hand-embroidered red veins for that perfectly spooky look.

These quick little projects work up in 15-20 minutes each — perfect for last-minute Halloween crafting or making a whole creepy collection. Thank you to everyone who asked for this pattern to be written up!

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Why You’ll Love This Crochet Eyeball Pattern

These little eyeballs are a Halloween crafting essential:

✔ Quick weekend project — 15-20 minutes per eyeball
✔ Two size options (small green iris, medium white iris)
✔ Beginner-friendly — only ch, sc, sc2tog needed
✔ Perfect for Halloween wreaths, garlands, and tablescapes
✔ Adorably spooky handmade decor
✔ Stash-busting — uses small amounts of 4 colors
✔ Make a whole collection for maximum creepy impact
✔ Great party prop or trick-or-treat handout decor

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Crochet Eyeball Pattern Details

Skill Level

Beginner. Requires ch, sc, sc2tog, color changes, and basic embroidery.

Finished Size

Small (green iris): 1.5 inches | Medium (white iris): 2.5 inches

Notes

Both patterns are worked in continuous rounds. The full white-iris eyes are slightly larger; their pattern is written separately below.

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Materials You’ll Need for the Crochet Eyeball Pattern

• 30-50 ft each of Red Heart Super Saver in these colors:
  1. Black
  2. White
  3. Spring Green
  4. Cherry Red
• Poly-Fil stuffing to plump them up
• 5.5mm crochet hook from this complete hook set
• Tapestry needle for embroidering veins and weaving in ends
• Scissors

Red Heart Super Saver is perfect for this project — affordable, durable, and comes in all the colors you need. The Cherry Red for the veins is especially eye-catching against the white iris.

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch — chain
• sc — single crochet
• hdc — half double crochet
• sc2tog — single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
• rnd — round
• st(s) — stitch(es)

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Pattern 1: Small Eyeball (Green Iris)

With Black, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Change to Spring Green. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts) On the last sc, change to White BEFORE you pull the green through the last loop. This creates a smooth transition between the iris and the white of the eye.

Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st* repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Rnds 4-6: Sc in each st around. (18 sts each round) Tip: count all 18 sts at the end of each round, or use a stitch marker to keep track.

Rnd 7: *sc2tog, sc* repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Rnd 8: sc2tog around. (6 sts) Begin stuffing as you complete this round.

Bind off, leaving a long tail to attach the eyeball to your wreath, garland, or other decor.

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Pattern 2: Medium Eyeball (White Iris)

With Black, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Change to White. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts) On the last sc, change to Spring Green BEFORE you pull the white through the last loop. This creates a smooth transition.

Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st* repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts* repeat from * around. (22 sts)

Rnds 5-7: Sc in each st around. (22 sts each round) Tip: count all 22 sts at the end of each round.

Rnd 8: *sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts* repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Rnd 9: *sc2tog, sc* repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Rnd 10: sc2tog around. (6 sts) Begin stuffing as you complete this round.

Bind off, leaving a long tail to attach the eyeball to your wreath, garland, or other decor.

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Adding the Bloodshot Veins

This is where these little eyeballs get extra spooky! Thread a length of Cherry Red yarn onto your tapestry needle.

• Starting from the iris, embroider veins outward and down toward the back of the eyeball.
• Use a random zigzag pattern — the messier and more random, the more realistic the bloodshot effect.
• I added 4 veins per eye, but feel free to add more or fewer depending on how “bloodshot” you want them.
• Push the needle in and out at irregular intervals to create that organic vein texture.
• There’s no wrong way to do this — have fun with it!

Weave in all ends with the tapestry needle to finish.

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Tips for Picture-Perfect Eyeballs

• Use the color-change trick: always change colors on the LAST stitch of the previous round (pull the new color through the final yarn-over) for a seamless transition.
• Don’t overstuff: a small amount of Poly-Fil is enough — too much stretches the stitches and makes the eyeballs look stretched.
• Vary your iris colors: try yellow, blue, purple, or red irises for a creepy collection.
• Make a whole pile: these work up so quickly that you can have a dozen eyeballs by the end of a weekend.
• Mix sizes: use both the small green-iris and medium white-iris together for visual variety.
• Stitch markers help: drop one in the first stitch of each round to keep your stitch count accurate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do these eyeballs take to make? About 15-20 minutes per eyeball, including stuffing and finishing. Veins add 5-10 more minutes.

Are these beginner-friendly? Yes! If you can chain, single crochet, and decrease, you can make these. The color changes are easy once you get the hang of changing on the last stitch.

Can I make these without changing colors? You can — just use one color for the whole eyeball and embroider the iris with a contrasting yarn afterward. The dimensional pop won’t be as strong, but it works.

Can I use these as kids’ toys? Yes — they’re stuffed with Poly-Fil and have no small parts. Safe for tots and toddlers.

How do I attach these to a wreath? Use the long tail from the bind-off to sew the eyeball to the wreath form. Hot glue also works for quick attachments.

What other iris colors work well? Yellow (for cat eyes), red (for demon eyes), blue (for ghost eyes), or purple (for witch eyes) all create great variations.

Can I sell finished eyeballs? Yes — small batch sales are allowed for personal income. Please credit SeeLoveShare as the designer.

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