Creepy Eyeball Granny Square Crochet Pattern
This Creepy Eyeball Granny Square Crochet Pattern is perfect for adding a spooky touch to your Halloween projects. The eyeball design gives it a fun yet scary vibe that works well for any creepy décor or Halloween-themed items. Whether you’re into evil eye designs or just want to try something different, this pattern is for you. Plus, it’s free and works up quickly! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Granny Square Projects Ideas
Granny squares are a great way to create a wide variety of projects. You can use this crochet motif alone or mix it with other halloween squares like my bat, spider, cat, jack-o-lantern, skull, ghost, or witch. Combine multiple squares for a cozy square blanket, stylish cardigan, or cute tote bag.
It also makes for a fun pillow, or you can string a few together for a festive garland. Whether you’re working on an afghan, square sweater, or top, granny squares like this are super versatile for any diy project.
Eyeball Granny Square Crochet Pattern Information
This pattern is a great challenge for advanced beginners. It’s a twist on the traditional granny square, featuring a circle to square design. This simple granny pattern is easy to follow, with a cool 3D effect thanks to the applique.
Whether you’re making a single block or combining multiple square variations, this easy granny square is a fun project that can be adapted for many uses!
Skill Level
Advanced beginner. This easy pattern uses basic stitches and involves color changes and shaping.
Materials for the Granny Square Crochet Pattern
- Hook size: H-8 5 mm crochet hook or mm hook size needed for gauge
- Type of yarn: Worsted weight yarn/medium weight #4. You will need black, red, green, and white yarn.
- Tapestry needle: Use this to weave in the ends.
- Stitch markers: Optional. You can use these to help keep track of your stitches.
PDF Pattern
This crochet pattern is also available as an ad-free PDF in my Etsy Shop: Halloween crochet granny squares bundle
Finished Size
My basic granny square measures 7.25 inches by 7.25 inches.
Gauge
16 stitches = 4 inches
9 rounds = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- DC = double crochet
- SC = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet decrease
- HDC = half double crochet
- ch/chs = chain stitch/chain stitches
- st/sts = stitch, stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
Granny Square Crochet Pattern Notes
- The granny square pattern is written in US terms.
- You will make the granny square first and then add the stitched eyeball veins.
- The stitch counts are listed at the end of every row/round.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
Magic Circle Alternative
If you find the magic ring/circle tricky, try this easier method for round 1: Chain 3, make 11 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, join (11 stitches)
Eyeball Granny Square Crochet Pattern Instructions
You will make the granny square first and then add the stitched eyeball veins.
Granny Square Crochet Pattern
This granny square is made with the circle to square technique.
Black yarn
Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 DC, join to first DC with green yarn (11 stitches)
Green yarn
Rnd 2: Ch 2, make 2 DC in each st, join with white yarn (22 stitches)
White yarn
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in the next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in the next 2 sts*, join with red yarn (44 stitches)
Red yarn
Rnd 5: Ch 1, *2 SC, SC in the next 10 sts*, join with black yarn (55 stitches)
Black yarn
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *(2 DC, ch-2, 2 DC), DC in the next 11 sts*, join
Rnds 7-9: Ch 2, DC in each st and (2 DC, ch-2, 2 DC) in each ch-2 corner space
Eyeball Veins Instructions
Use red yarn to stitch veins on the eyeball.
Eyeball Sparkle Instructions
Use white yarn to stitch “sparkle” on the pupil.
Finishing the Granny Square Crochet Pattern
Fasten off and then weave in the ends. Block if desired.
Looking for More Free Patterns?
If you like this creepy eyeball square design, you will love my other designs: skull blanket, haunted house blanket, halloween bag, and my mini halloween treat bags.
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