Crochet Eyeball Purse Pattern Spooky Season Approved

Craft a spooky Crochet Eyeball Purse with this simple pattern! Perfect for Halloween, customize with colors and basic techniques. Fun and quirky!

Crochet Eyeball Purse Pattern

Create a fun and spooky accessory with this Crochet Eyeball Purse Pattern! Perfect for Halloween or adding a quirky touch to your outfit, this purse uses basic crochet techniques with a 4.25 hook. The pattern starts with a magical circle, then expands with half double crochets in rounds. Change colors to form the pupil, iris, and white of the eye, and finish with a red border and embroidered veins. The purse is uniquely shaped like an eyeball and can be customized with various colors. It’s an easy project for personal use or as a memorable handmade gift!

Best Yarn To Choose?

Yarn Colors:

Black – Used for the initial rounds to form the pupil of the eyeball.
Green – For the middle section of the eye. You can substitute this with other vibrant colors like purple or orange if you’d prefer.
White – This is used for the majority of the eyeball, particularly in the rounds after the green section.

Red – For the final row to create the bloodshot vein effects.

Tips on Yarn Selection:

Yarn Type: The video doesn’t specify the exact yarn type, but for most crochet bags, a standard medium weight (worsted weight) yarn is ideal for sturdiness and structure.
Crochet Hook Size: While the presenter used a 4.25 mm crochet hook, they suggested sizing up a few sizes if you tend to crochet tightly.

Variations: Customize your purse by choosing different colors for a different look, such as using purples and oranges for a more Halloween-themed bag.

How To Crochet Spooky Eyeball Purse

Materials

4.25 mm crochet hook
Yarn in black, white, green (or a color of your choice for the iris), and red

Yarn needle
Scissors

Instructions

Eyeball Front Panel

Magic Circle with Black:
- Create a magic circle.
- Make 8 half double crochets (hdc) into the center of the magic circle.
- Pull the loose end to tighten the circle and close it.
- (8 stitches)
Round 2:
- Make 2 hdc in each stitch around.
- (16 stitches)
Round 3:
- 1 hdc in the first stitch, 2 hdc in the next stitch. Repeat around.
- (24 stitches)
Round 4:
- 1 hdc in each of the first 2 stitches, 2 hdc in the next stitch. Repeat around.
- (32 stitches)
Round 5: Change to the color for the pupil (e.g. green).
- 1 hdc in each of the first 3 stitches, 2 hdc in the next stitch. Repeat around.
- (40 stitches)
Round 6:
- 1 hdc in each of the first 4 stitches, 2 hdc in the next stitch. Repeat around.
- (48 stitches)
Round 7: Change to white yarn.
- 1 hdc in each of the first 5 stitches, 2 hdc in the next stitch. Repeat around.
- (56 stitches)
Round 8:
- 1 hdc in each of the first 6 stitches, 2 hdc in the next stitch. Repeat around.
- (64 stitches)
Round 9:
- 1 hdc in each of the first 7 stitches, 2 hdc in the next stitch. Repeat around.
- (72 stitches)
Round 10:
- 1 hdc in each of the first 8 stitches, 2 hdc in the next stitch. Repeat around.
- (80 stitches)
Final Round: Change to red yarn.
- 1 single crochet (sc) in each of the first 9 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch. Repeat around.
- Slip stitch to the first stitch of the round and cut off the yarn. (88 stitches)

Eyeball Back Panel

Option 1: Repeat the steps for the front panel if you want a reversible bag.
Option 2: Make a plain white back panel:
- Follow the same pattern as for the front, but using only white yarn until you reach 80 stitches, then finish with a round of red in single crochet.

Veins

Use a plastic needle and red yarn.
Freehand the veins on the white portion of the front panel using short and long lines to create a spooky effect.

Reflective Spot in Pupil

Use a short piece of white yarn.
Sew two small lines near each other in the green/colored part of the pupil to create a light reflection.

Assembling the Bag

Place the front and back panels together with right sides facing out.
Decide the width of the opening at the top of the bag.
Align the panels and begin sewing them together using a yarn needle and matching yarn, stitching through the inner loops of the stitches.

Sew all around the panels leaving the desired opening at the top.

Handles/Straps

Chain 4:
- Insert the hook through each stitch, yarn over, and pull through each time, creating a small foundation.
- Yarn over and pull through the first two loops on the hook, repeat twice more to complete the stitch.
- Chain 1 at the end.
Continuing the Strap:
- Insert the hook through the bar created in the previous row, yarn over and pull through.
- Repeat to the end of each row.
- Finish each row by yarning over and pulling through two loops until the end of the row.
- Repeat to create the strap to the desired length.
Ending the Strap:
- For the last row, insert the hook and yarn over, pulling through both loops immediately.
- Repeat for all stitches in that row.
- Cut the yarn, leaving long ends for sewing, and tie off.
Attaching the Straps:
- Position the straps on the bag where desired, ensuring they are not twisted.
- Sew the straps onto the bag securely using the long ends left from tying off.