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This article is devoted to the crocheted eyes that you can easily make yourself. If we look at the world of amigurumi, we will notice that t

Hi everyone! I wanted to share today one of my favorite alternatives to plastic safety eyes when making amigurumi. And bonus, they are fast and easy! These came to be when I was searching for an 'eye' to have a crisp, delicate look. I have made some with worsted black yarn but it just didn't meet the look I was going for when the eye needed to be on a smaller scale. There are many reasons we look for an alternative to plastic safety eyes. The most popular reason being the recipient of our beautiful creation is a little one under 3. I now make most of my amigurumis with plastic safety eyes because my kids are over this age and the fact that they pop in quickly! With that being said though, I have to admit I love the look of using crochet thread. By the time I'm done, it was worth a few extra minutes. Here's an example from the Amigurumi Cow Pattern! To make these I used a 2.25mm hook (2.5mm should work just fine too) and size 10 black crochet thread. I also use some white to add a little reflection from time to time for added detail. I know a lot of you may have embroidery thread/floss on hand and this can be used too, however, it is thicker so you may want to bring it down to 4 ply instead. On an off note, I absolutely love crochet thread! The beautiful color selection they now come in are amazing! I use them often to make tiny flowers like in these hair clips. Ok, back on track now...... these eyes work up fast and can be sewn on your amigurumi project before or after you close the head. You can also easily add eyelashes as you sew them on! I used the 12mm size below for my Cuddly Caterpillar pattern! It was perfect to add a bit of reflection and detail! Below are instructions for making 4 common sizes found in amigurumi patterns: 9mm, 10.5mm, 12mm and 15mm This post contains affiliate links, please click here for more info. Thank you for supporting Grace and Yarn! Materials- Black crochet thread size 10 2.25mm crochet hook Scissors Sewing needle US Abbreviations- HDC - Half double crochet SC - Single crochet Sl st - Slip stitch MC - Magic circle Ch - Chain Alright, lets get started! NOTE: For any of the sizes chosen below, fasten off at the end and be sure to leave a long tail to sew onto your amigurumi project 9mm- Round 1: Create a MC with 8 HDC, join with a sl st to the first HDC (8 HDC) 10.5mm- Round 1: Create a MC with 12 HDC, join with a sl st to the first HDC (12 HDC) 12mm- Round 1: Create a MC with 8 HDC, join with a sl st to the first HDC, Ch 1 (8 HDC) Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch, join with a sl st to the first SC (16 SC) 15mm- Round 1: Create a MC with 8 HDC, join with a sl st to the first HDC, Ch 1 (8 HDC) Round 2: 2 HDC in each stitch, join with a sl st to the first HDC (16 HDC) To add a reflection take a small amount of white crochet thread and pass through a stitch once or twice as pictured below, secure and fasten off. I told you they would be easy! Be sure to PIN this tutorial to pull it up for a future project you would like to use them on. Looking for an amigurumi project? Scroll through my homepage here to find some fun patterns! If you are new to amigurumi, check out my tips and materials page to help you get started! Be sure to join the Grace and Yarn Crochet Group on Facebook! You can share your projects, favorite patterns and ask any questions you may have along the way. Thanks for visiting! Stephanie

I can't count how many times this year I've received e-mails from readers asking if I could make them a ballerina doll because they didn't think they could tackle the hand embroidered eyes. But since I know for a fact that anyone can sew embroidered eyes, I decided to post a tutorial to take the mystery out of it. If you can believe it, I actually find sewing doll eyes to be slightly easier than the blanket stitch on pincushion leaves. Let's jump in! Technique Tutorial: Satin-Stitched Doll Eyes 1. So. First things first: embroider the eyes before you sew the hair. That way if something goes so awry that you need to start over, you haven't wasted felt or time sewing the hair (but you won't, because you have this handy tutorial to guide you!). 2. In order to get symmetrical eyes, it's important to start with accurate tracing. In the past, I have taped the pattern to a sunny window and held the fabric on top of it, however my preferred method now is to use a light box, so I don't have to worry about the fabric slipping around on top of the paper or the awkward angle for tracing. If it's still too slippery, go ahead and use a bit of tape to keep everything in place. If you're curious, this is my favorite fabric pen. 3. Sew small backstitches around the eye circles. I aim to have the needle tip go through exactly the center of the traced line or just on the outer edge, then make sure it goes back into the same hole as the previous stitch. Try to be consistent with your needle placement as this will help your circle to be as round as possible. Don't be afraid to take out a stitch or two if your circle forms a little angle. It is way easier to take out a couple of stitches now than to try to camouflage it later. If your circle is persistently angular, your stitches are probably too large. 4. Fill in the circle with satin stitches. Start your stitches right next to the backstitches, or slightly in between them. Try to fill in all the fabric underneath the first time around, but go back and fill in the gaps later if necessary. Start at the bottom of the eye and end at the top. Don't pull the thread super tight, just enough so the thread lies pretty flat and the fabric underneath doesn't wrinkle. Think you're finished filling in the eye? Peek-a-boo! A little gap likes to hide at the top of the eye; use your needle to push the thread downward, hold it with your thumb, and then sew another satin stitch or two to fill in the remaining space. 5. On to the eyelashes! These are just a few little backstitches. I sew the long line downward (2-3 stitches) so the last stitch is even with the bottom of the eye, then add a stitch for each eyelash, sewing the bottom lash first and then the one above. Tie off the knot on the back and trim the thread. 6. This last step is crucial, as it adds some sparkle to your doll's eyes. Sew a single white stitch in the upper right corner of each eye. Aim to have the stitches in the same spot on each eye, even if they aren't exactly where my stitches are. Again, if it doesn't look right, take it out and try again. It's just one stitch and worth a little extra effort to get it the way you want! On the other hand, don't stress about the inevitable imperfections that are part handmade sewing. My doll eyes are never perfectly even. So when you are struggling a little bit, when you have the urge to just throw it away, sleep on it and take another look in the morning, it's never as bad as you think! Do you have any questions about hand stitching the eyes? Or is there something else keeping you from making your first doll? Let me know and maybe I can help de-mystify it for you! Happy Stitching! P.S. The darling girl pictured above is not my daughter (I know I've been away for a while, but it hasn't been that long!). Isn't she the most adorable little model?

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There is a lot that goes into making crochet dolls face… Every little detail is what makes the doll unique, special. Those details are my favorite part of making amigurumi- dolls or otherwise. The face deserves a lot of attention because it can change the whole aspect of the doll! When I started out, I...

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I am still on my crochet hiatus, but I had to crochet this 9 doll. This is from Tim Burton & Timur Bekmambetov's movie 9. I saw the movie and fell in love. At first I made 9 without a black mouth and then my daughter told me to give him a black mouth. I think it looks good both ways. I can't decide which I like better :) He was defiantly a challenge. What do you think? *Note: This pattern hasn't been tested yet so if you run into any problems let me know and I will do my best to help* 9 By: AprilDraven for personal use only 3.25 MM hook Yarn: Worsted 4 ply yarn. Abbreviations: Ch: chain Rnd: round Sc: single crochet sc2tog: Single Crochet 2 together or Decrease 1 Ss: slip stitch sk: skip FO: Fasten off Arms (Make 2) Rnd 1: with magic circle Ch 1, 4 sc in ring (4) Rnd 2: 4 sc around (4) Rnd 3: 2 sc in each sc (8) Rnd 4-12: sc in each sc around (9 rounds) 1 ss, FO set aside Legs (make 2) Rnd 1: with magic circle Ch 1, 4 sc in ring (4) Rnd 2: 4 sc around (4) Rnd 3: 2 sc in each sc (8) Rnd 4: 8 sc around (8) Rnd 5: *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (12) Rnd 6: 12 sc around (12) Rnd 7: *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (16) Rnd 8-14: 16 sc around (7 rounds) 1 ss, FO hold the two legs together and attach yarn to one leg. 12 sc, ch 6, then join to other leg anywhere, ch 1, 12 sc, ch 6, then join to where you started. This should form a circle with the legs attached. ch 1, 38 sc, add marker, sew middle 3 stitches together then sew the inner holes to the legs. Your work should be one piece now. *NOTE: If this is too hard just chain 38 sc and make the entire body then sew the middle 3 stitches together and then sew the legs on.* Body Rnd 1-4: Sc in each sc (4 rounds, 38 stitches) Rnd 5: *3 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around (31) Rnd 6: sc in each sc around (1 round) Rnd 7: *4 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around (at the end section of the pattern dec 1, 1 sc) Rnd 8&9: sc in each sc around (2 rounds) Rnd 10: *5 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around (23) Rnd 11-13: sc in each sc around (3 rounds) ss 1, FO sew 4 stitches of the arm to the side of the body, repeat to the other side. Rnd 1: join with 1 ss to back of neck area. Sc around entire piece. This forms the shoulders. (36) Rnd 2: *2 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around Rnd 3: *1 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around Rnd 4: sc2tog 9 times, FO fill with beans then fill the top with stuffing. with dark brown sew on stitches Head Rnd 1: with magic circle ch 1, 8 sc in ring Rnd 2: 8 sc around Rnd 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around Rnd 4: *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around Rnd 5: *3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around Rnd 6: *4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around Rnd 7: sc in each sc around Rnd 8: ch 3, sk 3, 2 sc, ch 3, sk 3, sc 16 (this creates the 2 holes for the eyes) Rnd 9: *4 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around Rnd 10: *3 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around cut a small piece of plastic or cardboard big enough to go behind the eyes. This gives the Thimbles something to be glued to. stick the thimbles through the holes and hot glue them to your piece of plastic or cardboard. Add a little glue around the eye socket on the inside so the eyes don't slide around. Stuff head firmly. Rnd 11: *2 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around Rnd 12: sc2tog 8 times, 1 ss, FO, weave hole shut sew head to body and then wrap yarn around neck a bunch of times to form a solid neck. Feet (make 2) Rnd 1: ch 8, turn, sc in 1 loop of the 2nd ch from hook,6 sc in top loops only, 3 sc in next sc, 6 sc along the other side in 1 loop only. Rnd 2&3: sc in each sc around (15) 1 ss, FO, sew top shut and stuff as you sew. sew feet to legs and wrap yarn around ankles a bunch of times. Finishing touches: Hot glue zipper on doll add a 9 on the back with permanent marker stuff thimbles and hot glue google eyes into it. make a hand with pipe cleaners and wrap them with yarn. attach to arms and wrap yarn around wrist a bunch of times. ********************************************************************** This work by April Folts is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. *********************************************************************** Any donations are welcome and appreciated.

ABOUT THE PRODUCT: THIS IS A CROCHET PATTERN (PDF File - Digital Product) This is not a finished product. (No physical product will be sent to your home.) Your PDF file will be available for download once payment is confirmed. LANGUAGE: The pattern is written in English and Spanish. Our crochet patterns are designed to be easy to understand. Each pattern contains all the information you need to create beautiful amigurumis. We provide details about the materials and tools used, and each step is thoroughly explained and supported by photos. Each crochet pattern is made with love and dedication to ensure accuracy, without exceptions. ------------------------------------ SIZE of the finished Amigurumi: 11 cm (4.3 inch). ------------------------------------ This pattern (or parts of it) is exclusively for personal use. Sale, modification and dissemination on the Internet or offline is prohibited. You can sell the final product made with this pattern, only in small quantities, as long as mention is made of COSITAS A CROCHET MONTERREY as the original designer of said pattern. If you post photos of your dolls made with this pattern, please mention me as the original designer. This pattern was made by Cositas a Crochet Monterrey (Facebook). Thank you very much for visiting my store! ------------------------------------ FROM THE AUTHOR: My name is Irene and I love crocheting amigurumis. I live in Mexico. I´d like to receive your comments and photos about results you obtained using this nice pattern.

Where to find safety eyes for your amigurumi and crochet toys and how to attach them. This post answers a lot of questions about safety eyes.

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Just add eyelids! Transform those Cartoon Eyes into sleepy eyes with the addition of crocheted eyelids. That's all there is to it! They give these eyes so much character and make them even more versatile. To begin this project, you will need to make the Crochet Cartoon Eyes. I have a very detailed tutorial and

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These cartoonish crochet eyes are a great alternative to using safety eyes on many of your projects! I came up with a simple pattern that can be customized in any color! Use them on your animal amigurumi, hats, character blankets and pillows, and more! I am using Red Heart Super Saver Yarn to create these

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Hi everyone! I wanted to share today one of my favorite alternatives to plastic safety eyes when making amigurumi. And bonus, they are fast and easy! These came to be when I was searching for an 'eye' to have a crisp, delicate look. I have made some with worsted black yarn but it just didn't meet the look I was going for when the eye needed to be on a smaller scale. There are many reasons we look for an alternative to plastic safety eyes. The most popular reason being the recipient of our beautiful creation is a little one under 3. I now make most of my amigurumis with plastic safety eyes because my kids are over this age and the fact that they pop in quickly! With that being said though, I have to admit I love the look of using crochet thread. By the time I'm done, it was worth a few extra minutes. Here's an example from the Amigurumi Cow Pattern! To make these I used a 2.25mm hook (2.5mm should work just fine too) and size 10 black crochet thread. I also use some white to add a little reflection from time to time for added detail. I know a lot of you may have embroidery thread/floss on hand and this can be used too, however, it is thicker so you may want to bring it down to 4 ply instead. On an off note, I absolutely love crochet thread! The beautiful color selection they now come in are amazing! I use them often to make tiny flowers like in these hair clips. Ok, back on track now...... these eyes work up fast and can be sewn on your amigurumi project before or after you close the head. You can also easily add eyelashes as you sew them on! I used the 12mm size below for my Cuddly Caterpillar pattern! It was perfect to add a bit of reflection and detail! Below are instructions for making 4 common sizes found in amigurumi patterns: 9mm, 10.5mm, 12mm and 15mm This post contains affiliate links, please click here for more info. Thank you for supporting Grace and Yarn! Materials- Black crochet thread size 10 2.25mm crochet hook Scissors Sewing needle US Abbreviations- HDC - Half double crochet SC - Single crochet Sl st - Slip stitch MC - Magic circle Ch - Chain Alright, lets get started! NOTE: For any of the sizes chosen below, fasten off at the end and be sure to leave a long tail to sew onto your amigurumi project 9mm- Round 1: Create a MC with 8 HDC, join with a sl st to the first HDC (8 HDC) 10.5mm- Round 1: Create a MC with 12 HDC, join with a sl st to the first HDC (12 HDC) 12mm- Round 1: Create a MC with 8 HDC, join with a sl st to the first HDC, Ch 1 (8 HDC) Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch, join with a sl st to the first SC (16 SC) 15mm- Round 1: Create a MC with 8 HDC, join with a sl st to the first HDC, Ch 1 (8 HDC) Round 2: 2 HDC in each stitch, join with a sl st to the first HDC (16 HDC) To add a reflection take a small amount of white crochet thread and pass through a stitch once or twice as pictured below, secure and fasten off. I told you they would be easy! Be sure to PIN this tutorial to pull it up for a future project you would like to use them on. Looking for an amigurumi project? Scroll through my homepage here to find some fun patterns! If you are new to amigurumi, check out my tips and materials page to help you get started! Be sure to join the Grace and Yarn Crochet Group on Facebook! You can share your projects, favorite patterns and ask any questions you may have along the way. Thanks for visiting! Stephanie

I can't count how many times this year I've received e-mails from readers asking if I could make them a ballerina doll because they didn't ...

Hi everyone! I wanted to share today one of my favorite alternatives to plastic safety eyes when making amigurumi. And bonus, they are fast and easy! These came to be when I was searching for an 'eye' to have a crisp, delicate look. I have made some with worsted black yarn but it just didn't meet the look I was going for when the eye needed to be on a smaller scale. There are many reasons we look for an alternative to plastic safety eyes. The most popular reason being the recipient of our beautiful creation is a little one under 3. I now make most of my amigurumis with plastic safety eyes because my kids are over this age and the fact that they pop in quickly! With that being said though, I have to admit I love the look of using crochet thread. By the time I'm done, it was worth a few extra minutes. Here's an example from the Amigurumi Cow Pattern! To make these I used a 2.25mm hook (2.5mm should work just fine too) and size 10 black crochet thread. I also use some white to add a little reflection from time to time for added detail. I know a lot of you may have embroidery thread/floss on hand and this can be used too, however, it is thicker so you may want to bring it down to 4 ply instead. On an off note, I absolutely love crochet thread! The beautiful color selection they now come in are amazing! I use them often to make tiny flowers like in these hair clips. Ok, back on track now...... these eyes work up fast and can be sewn on your amigurumi project before or after you close the head. You can also easily add eyelashes as you sew them on! I used the 12mm size below for my Cuddly Caterpillar pattern! It was perfect to add a bit of reflection and detail! Below are instructions for making 4 common sizes found in amigurumi patterns: 9mm, 10.5mm, 12mm and 15mm This post contains affiliate links, please click here for more info. Thank you for supporting Grace and Yarn! Materials- Black crochet thread size 10 2.25mm crochet hook Scissors Sewing needle US Abbreviations- HDC - Half double crochet SC - Single crochet Sl st - Slip stitch MC - Magic circle Ch - Chain Alright, lets get started! NOTE: For any of the sizes chosen below, fasten off at the end and be sure to leave a long tail to sew onto your amigurumi project 9mm- Round 1: Create a MC with 8 HDC, join with a sl st to the first HDC (8 HDC) 10.5mm- Round 1: Create a MC with 12 HDC, join with a sl st to the first HDC (12 HDC) 12mm- Round 1: Create a MC with 8 HDC, join with a sl st to the first HDC, Ch 1 (8 HDC) Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch, join with a sl st to the first SC (16 SC) 15mm- Round 1: Create a MC with 8 HDC, join with a sl st to the first HDC, Ch 1 (8 HDC) Round 2: 2 HDC in each stitch, join with a sl st to the first HDC (16 HDC) To add a reflection take a small amount of white crochet thread and pass through a stitch once or twice as pictured below, secure and fasten off. I told you they would be easy! Be sure to PIN this tutorial to pull it up for a future project you would like to use them on. Looking for an amigurumi project? Scroll through my homepage here to find some fun patterns! If you are new to amigurumi, check out my tips and materials page to help you get started! Be sure to join the Grace and Yarn Crochet Group on Facebook! You can share your projects, favorite patterns and ask any questions you may have along the way. Thanks for visiting! Stephanie

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Make your own set of amigurumi emotions, inspired by Pixar's movie, Inside Out. Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, Fear. Teach self-regulation to children.

Long awaited Amigurumi Eyes Embroidering Tutorial is finally here! When creating my Cover and Play Teddy Bear AmiBlanket (the blanket that turns into Amigurumi) I wanted to offer the option of 3 different types of eyes that are safe for children. The first were felt eyes, the second were crocheted eyes and the last (but...

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A CROCHET PATTERN (PDF FILE) NOT THE ACTUAL TOY. The clothes are removable! Level : Intermediate MATERIALS Depends on your choice, I used Schachenmayr Catania yarn. Colours: Creme,Weiss,Hellblau,Jeans,Graphit and Camel. Crochet Hook : Size 2.50mm Safety eyes 5mm Stuffing (polyfill, cotton wool, etc.), yarn needle, sewing needle, scissors, stitch marker, 2 buttons (6mm) Pink blush for the cheeks The size of the doll, depending on the yarn used. If you use different yarns than those indicated in the pattern, it is possible you may need to crochet more or less rounds for the clothes. If you use the same yarns as me, the finished size of the doll is 18cm. The gauge isn’t very important! Every pattern I sell has been tested. If you have any questions, you can contact me through email. Copyright: This is an original design by nina.hookcreations. The pattern is for personal use only. The pattern (or parts of it) may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared or posted (for sale or free) over the internet or offline! You can sell finished product made from this pattern, provided that they are handmade by yourself in a limited number and please give credit to nina.hookcreations.

Hand embroidery of crocheted bear's face.