How to embroider eyes on crochet means placing and stitching a symmetrical pair of eyes onto a finished amigurumi head using a needle and contrasting yarn, a safer alternative to plastic safety eyes for baby toys. Test eye placement with pins before committing to a single stitch. This guide covers the placement and stitching steps.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Pin both eye positions symmetrically before stitching either one.
- Step back and check the pins from a distance to confirm even spacing.
- Stitch a small satin-stitch oval at each pinned position, filling the shape completely.
- Remove any remaining pins and weave in the yarn tails.
Frequently asked questions
Why pin eye placement before stitching?
Pins are easy to reposition, while embroidered stitches are much harder to unpick if the spacing looks off. Checking symmetry with pins first saves time overall.
Want more amigurumi detail techniques?
Eyes are just one of several embroidered details you can add to a finished piece.
See the full embroidery guide
