Knitted Beautiful Eyeballs

Knitted beautiful eyeballs are such a quirky and creative craft! These fun and unusual creations add an element of whimsy to any setting, whether used as decorations in a Halloween display or as a playful gift for a friend with a unique sense of humor. The intricate detailing on each eyeball, from the colorful iris to the delicate veins, showcases the artistry and skill that goes into handcrafting these charming pieces. Whether you're a knitting enthusiast looking for a new project or simply someone who appreciates the charm of handmade goods, knitted beautiful eyeballs are sure to bring a smile to your face and spark conversations wherever they're displayed.

You will need:

• yarn leftovers (double knit)
• toy stuffing
• 4 x double ended knitting needles (2.75mm)
• tapestry needle
• scissors

Pattern:

Eyeball

Cast on 6 stitches in red. Divide them between three needles and join into a round.

1. Round 1: [kfb] x 6 (12)
2. Round 2: k –
3. Round 3: [kfb, k1] x 6 (18)
4. Round 4: [k1, kfb, k1] x 6 (24)
5. Round 5: [sl1, k1] x 12 (24)

Knit 9 rounds straight.

Change to eye coloured yarn.

1. Round 16: k –
2. Round 17: [k2tog, k2togtbl] x 6 (12)
3. Round 18: k –

Change to black yarn.

1. Round 19: [k2tog] x 6 (6)
2. Round 20: k –

Stuff the eye. Cut the yarn (leaving a long tail for sewing up), thread through remaining stitches and pull tight.

Optic Nerve

1. Using red yarn cast on 2 stitches.
2. Work 6cm i-cord.
3. Cut yarn (leaving a long tail for sewing up), thread through remaining stitches and pull tight.

Making Up:

First close the opening at the centre of the pupil by over-sewing it with the tail of black yarn. Thread the yarn through the black stitches to the edge of the pupil and then sew around the circumference using backstitch or similar to make the edge less ragged. Hide the loose end inside the eye.

Next embroider around the edge of the iris. This looks best if you use a darker yarn than was used for the main eye colour. Hide the loose end.

Attach the optic nerve to the centre of the red part of the eye. Embroider some extra veins to give the eye a bloodshot appearance. Sew in any remaining loose ends to finish.