Looking for a fun and unique accessory? Try making your own crochet eyeball purse! This project is perfect for those who enjoy working with yarn and want to crochet something that stands out. With straightforward steps, you'll take black, white, green, and red yarn to shape an eyeball design that's both spooky and cool.
Crochet Eyeball Purse Pattern
Materials Needed:
- Crochet hook 4.25 (consider sizing up a few sizes)
- Black, white, green, purple or orange, and red yarn
Instructions:
Starting with the Black Yarn:
- Begin with a magic circle.
- Work 8 half double crochets (hdc) into the center of the magic circle.
- Pull the string tight to form a circle.
Next round:
- Work 2 hdc in each stitch around, ending with 16 stitches.
Following round:
- 1 hdc in the next stitch, 2 hdc in the following stitch. Repeat around until you have 24 stitches.
Switch to the Pupil Color (e.g., Green):
- Add the new color and work 2 hdc in the first two stitches, 2 hdc in the third stitch. Repeat around, ending with 32 stitches.
Continue with the Pupil Color:
- 1 hdc in each of the first three stitches, 2 hdc in the next. Repeat around to end with 40 stitches.
- 1 hdc in each of the first four stitches, 2 hdc in the next. Repeat to end with 48 stitches.
- Perform a color change in the last stitch.
Switch to White Yarn:
- 1 hdc in each of the first five stitches, 2 hdc in the next. Repeat around to end with 56 stitches.
- 1 hdc in each of the first six stitches, 2 hdc in the next. Repeat to end with 64 stitches.
- 1 hdc in each of the first seven stitches, 2 hdc in the next. Repeat to end with 72 stitches.
- Finally, 1 hdc in each of the first eight stitches, 2 hdc in the next. Repeat around, and then change color on the last stitch.
Final Row in Red:
- Follow the same increase pattern but switch to single crochets: 1 sc in each of the first nine stitches, followed by 2 sc in the next. Slip stitch to join at the end of the round.
For the Back Panel:
Option 1:
- Repeat the eye pattern for a reversible purse.
Option 2:
- Create a plain side by following the same increase pattern without color changes until reaching 80 stitches. Finish with a round of red in single crochet.
Veins and Finishing Touches:
- Stitch veins on the eye with red yarn, using a plastic needle to freehand the pattern.
- Add a small white reflection in the pupil.
- Tie loose ends and cut off the excess. Consider adding a lining or felt to hide the ends.
- Sew the front and back pieces together, leaving an opening for the purse.
Straps:
- Chain 4, then work a series of slip stitches to create the strap, making sure it's the desired length.
- End the strap by working a slip stitch through both loops.
- Sew the straps to the purse, ensuring they are secure.
- Once all pieces are assembled and all ends are securely woven in, your spooky eyeball purse is complete and ready to use!
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