Don’t feel like using plastic safety eyes for your crochet project? No worries! Embroidering eyes is a wonderful way to give your crochet creations a soft, handmade touch. It’s perfect for baby toys, plushies, or when you want a more delicate look. At Okey Dokeys, we’re all about making your crochet projects unique and fun, so let’s dive into how to embroider eyes with ease!  

Step by Step Guide: How to Embroider Eyes on Amigurumi

• Step 1: Prepare Your Yarn and Needle: Choose a yarn or embroidery thread that complements your crochet piece—black is common for eyes, but you can experiment with other colors for a creative look. Thread it through a sharp yarn needle that can easily pass through your crochet stitches.

• Step 2: Mark and Start the Eye Placement: Plan where you want the eyes by using pins or stitch markers as guides for even placement. Insert the needle from the back of your crochet piece and pull the thread through to the front at the first eye position, hiding the knot or loose end inside the stuffed piece.

• Step 3: Create and Secure the Eye Shape: Stitch small, horizontal lines, X-shapes, or curved stitches to form the eye design you prefer. Once the eyes are complete, bring the needle to the back of your crochet piece, weave the thread through the inside to hide the ends, and snip any remaining thread.

Okey Dokeys Tip: Use French Knots for Cute, Small Eyes! 

To create tiny eyes, try using French knots. Wrap the thread around your needle a couple of times before pulling it tight to form a small, round eye. It’s an adorable way to add extra charm to your crochet characters! 

Embroidering eyes adds a personal and handmade touch to your crochet projects. With a bit of practice, you’ll have the perfect eyes for every creation, making your amigurumi toys truly unique. At Okey Dokeys, we love seeing how you bring your crochet characters to life, and embroidering eyes is one of those special techniques that really makes a difference!