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Crochet eyeball granny square pattern

ByMelissa Hassler

Add a creepy pop of color to your Halloween crochet projects with this eyeball granny square. The bold pupil, bright iris, stitched red veins, and contrasting square background give it a spooky graphic look that stands out in blankets, bags, pillows, cardigans, and other Halloween makes.

Quick answer

This advanced beginner crochet eyeball granny square is worked from the center out in joined rounds using worsted weight (#4) yarn and an H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook. Color changes create the eyeball before the circular motif is shaped into a square, then red veins and a white sparkle are embroidered onto the finished design. The square measures approximately 7.25 × 7.25 inches.

Crochet eyeball granny square pattern details

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill level

Advanced beginner — This pattern uses single and double crochet stitches, simple increases, color changes, circle-to-square shaping, and basic embroidery.

Materials needed

  • H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
  • Worsted weight yarn (#4) in black, red, green, and white
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Finished size

The finished eyeball granny square measures approximately 7.25 × 7.25 inches.

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Gauge

16 dc stitches and 9 dc rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)

Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.

Crochet abbreviations

Pattern notes

  • The square is worked in joined rounds from the center out.
  • The ch 1 or ch 2 at the beginning of a round does not count as a stitch.
  • Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in the round.
  • Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) around as indicated.
  • The pattern is written in US crochet terms.

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)

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Crochet eyeball granny square pattern instructions

Crochet the granny square

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 (48 stitches)

Black yarn
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st, dc in next 11 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (60 dc + 4 ch-2 spaces)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in each dc around, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each ch-2 corner space. Join. (76 dc + 4 ch-2 spaces)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, dc in each dc around, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each ch-2 corner space. Join. (92 dc + 4 ch-2 spaces)

Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc in each dc around, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each ch-2 corner space. Join. (108 dc + 4 ch-2 spaces)

Eyeball veins

Use red yarn to stitch veins on the eyeball.

Adding the eyeball sparkle

Use white yarn to stitch “sparkle” on the pupil. 

Finishing

Fasten off and then weave in the ends. Block if desired.

Finished crochet eyeball granny square with a green iris, black pupil, white eyeball, red stitched veins, and black square background.

Halloween crochet decor patterns

Looking for more spooky seasonal projects to make? Browse my favorite Halloween crochet decor patterns, including ghosts, spiders, pumpkins, pillows, appliques, garlands, baskets, and other cute Halloween makes for your home.

You can also visit my full collection of home decor crochet patterns for even more handmade ideas to decorate every season.

Printable PDF version

This crochet pattern is also available as an ad-free PDF in my Etsy Shop: Halloween crochet granny squares bundle

More crochet square patterns

Looking for more squares to make? Browse my collection of crochet square patterns, including granny squares, animal squares, seasonal designs, and other fun crochet blocks you can use for blankets, pillows, bags, wall hangings, and handmade gifts.

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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa

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