Crochet Evil Eye Appliqué

Have you heard of the adorable crochet evil eye appliqué? This charming little creation is not only a fun and creative way to add a touch of whimsy to your projects but also holds symbolic meaning of protection and good luck in many cultures. Whether you're embellishing a hat, bag, or even a sweater, this quirky design is sure to catch everyone's eye in the best possible way. Get ready to spread some positive vibes and ward off any negativity with your handmade crochet evil eye appliqué!

Materials

Worsted Weight Yarn, I Love This Yarn® Acrylic

• • Main Glove: “Light Grey”
  • Eye Ball: “White”
  • Outline: “Black”
  • Iris: “Royal”
• Crochet Hook Size H
• Darning Needle (for weaving in ends)

Abbreviations

• r = row
• ch = chain
• st = stitch
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• *instructions* = repeat around

Eyeball & Outline

Begin with white yarn

R1: ch 2, in second ch from hook crochet [4 sc’s, 2 dc’s, 4 sc’s, 2 dc’s] all in that chain and sl st to first st to join (12).

R2: ch 1, 1hdc in first 5 st’s, 2 dc’s in next, 1hdc in next 5 st’s, 2 dc’s in next, sl st to first st (14).

R3: ch 1, 1sc, 2sc, 1sc, 2sc, 2hdc, 2dc, 2hdc, 2sc, 1sc, 2sc, 1sc, 2hdc, 2dc, 2hdc, sl st to first st (24).

Change to black yarn

R4: ch 1, *1sc in first two st’s, 2sc in next*, sl st to first st and finish with a long tail ~20” (32).

Iris

Using blue yarn

R1: ch 2, 8 sc’s in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first (8).

R2: do not ch, 2 sc’s in each st around (16).

R3: do not ch, *1 sc in first st, 2 sc’s in 2nd*, finish with long tail (32).

Attaching to Gloves

Using long tail of iris, sew the iris to the center of the white eyeball.

Using long tail of black outline, sew eye to the inside palm of your glove, then continue with the same black yarn to stitch short lines emanating from the eye out all the way around. Finish off and sew in ends.