Hey there! Aren’t amigurumi just the cutest little creations? For those who might not know, amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures or objects, and it’s absolutely delightful. One pattern that’s captured my heart is the evil eye amigurumi. Now, the evil eye is a symbol steeped in cultural significance, often believed to protect against negative energy. Incorporating it into amigurumi form is not only a super fun project, but it also makes for a charming little charm that you can carry around or gift to friends. Plus, who doesn’t love the idea of crafting a tiny guardian to keep the bad vibes away? 😄
Let’s talk about the process, which is incredibly rewarding and, dare I say, therapeutic. First, you’ll want to gather your materials: some soft yarn in striking blues and whites, a crochet hook, and a bit of stuffing. Don’t forget those adorable safety eyes to give your creation that perfect personality! Starting with a magic ring, you’ll crochet in the round, adding rows to form the circular eye shape. It’s amazing how quickly it all comes together! With each stitch, you can feel the excitement building as your creation starts to take form. Before you know it, you’ll have an enchanting little evil eye to call your own, ready to fend off those pesky negative energies with its charming presence. 🌟
🧿 Amigurumi Evil Eye – Free Crochet Pattern
Bring positive energy into your home with this beautiful amigurumi Evil Eye! This protective charm can be hung on your wall or door and makes a meaningful handmade gift. Crochet it in traditional blue and white or personalize the colors to match your decor.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Simple increases and color changes in the round.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 6–8 in (15–20 cm) diameter when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in:
- Black (center pupil)
- White (inner circle)
- Royal Blue (mid-ring)
- Sky Blue (outer ring)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Polyfill stuffing (optional if making a pillow version)
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Optional: keychain ring or string for hanging
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
🔵 Front Circle (Work in spiral)
With Black (Center Pupil):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Change to White - (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Change to Royal Blue - (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
- (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
- (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
Change to Sky Blue - (8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
- (9 sc, inc) x6 (66)
- sc around (66)
FO and weave in ends.
🔵 Back Circle
Make the same way as the front circle, but all in Sky Blue.
FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
🧷 Optional Hanging Loop
- With Sky Blue, ch 25
- sl st into first ch to form a loop
- sc around chain
FO and sew securely to top of the front circle.
🧵 Assembly
- Align both circles with wrong sides together.
- Stitch together using whip stitch or sc around, inserting stuffing if desired.
- Sew loop securely at top center.
💡 Customization Ideas
- Use metallic yarn for a sparkly protective charm
- Add embroidery details around the pupil
- Make it flat for wall hanging or stuffed for a soft pillow
This charming Evil Eye amigurumi is a fun and fast crochet project that combines tradition with creativity! Hang it near your entryway or gift it to loved ones for a handcrafted symbol of protection and good vibes. 🧿💙
