How to knit eyes for a knitted doll, bunny, or other toys

The most expressive part of the toy is the eyes, they reflect the character of the product. For a doll, they are like a reflection of the soul. Not every craftsman will think about the fact that they can be made independently and crocheted eyes for a doll. Mostly, they prefer to resort to alternative methods, for example, buying glass, plastic or plaster accessories. The eyes of a knitted doll should harmoniously match the product, be of the same material as the doll itself. Therefore, this method is relevant for crocheted toys.

Types and shapes of eyes for dolls

The eyes can be made in any shape, as your imagination allows. They can be round or oval. You can also find voluminous and embroidered eyes on the doll itself.

Their appearance depends on the idea of ​​the toy itself; the eyelid may be half-closed or completely absent; in rare cases, the doll is made sleeping.

The color of the iris is also selected to match the color of the toy; blue or brown are most often used.

Necessary materials

First, you need to decide what kind of eyes and what kind of doll you want to knit them for. This will determine the number of colors and whether you will use a hook or knitting needles.

The most important things that should be on the master's desk are:

• yarn (white for the white of the eye, black for the pupil, and the chosen color for the iris);
• scissors;
• hook or knitting needles.

Expression of the eyes

Sometimes it is hard to imagine how to make eyes for a knitted doll and at the same time convey a special expression to it. A lot depends not only on the shape of the eye, but also on the knitted highlight inside the iris and the eyebrow above the eye itself.

A round eye without an upper eyelid will give the toy a look of surprise or fear, if the eyebrows are like a house, it will look very cute and naive.

A squinted eyelid with drooping eyebrows toward the nose will show an angry or dissatisfied emotion. Closed eyes with raised eyebrows will give the feeling that the toy is having pleasant dreams. Everything depends on the imagination of the master himself.

How to make eyes for a knitted doll: master classes and patterns

The simplest knitting pattern for beginners is an example of round eyes. This format is suitable for such toys as: an owl, a cat, a hare or a Lola doll. They look simple and can give the doll a rather cute image. How to easily crochet doll eyes is described in the following pattern.

Abbreviations for designations:

• PR - from 1 loop 2 columns;
• voz. p — air loop;
• С1Н - one yarn over loop in a column;
• *2 reps. – number of repetitions (2 repetitions are indicated here).

White of the eye

Color: blue or white (optional). First, you need to dial 10 ch. sts into a chain. Then you should knit around the chain, first on one side, and then repeat on the other side.

• 1 row - 3 C1H from 1, 6 C1H, should be repeated 2 times;
• 2nd row - 2 ch. lift, (3PR, 6 C1N) *repeat 2 times;
• 3rd row - 2 ch. lift, (PR, 1 C1H, 2 PR, 1 C1H, PR, 6 C1H) *repeat 2 times;
• 4th row - 2 ch. rise, ((PR, 1 C1H, PR, 1 C1H, PR) *repeat 2 times), 6 C1H) *repeat 2 times.

Iris of the eye

Color: dark blue or rich blue. The iris is knitted according to the same pattern as the white, the only thing is without the 3rd and 4th rows.

After that, the iris is sewn onto the white of the eye, and then the highlight on the eye should be knitted.

For this, grey, silver or white thread will do.

As a result, you should get an eye like this, see the picture below.

A few more simple patterns on how to crochet doll eyes in pictures

Pattern for a knitted eye for sewing onto a doll.

To create expressive eyes on a bunny, you need to try hard. In most amigurumi toys, they occupy almost the entire part of the muzzle and form its main image. A simple pattern for knitting them is given below.

Another option for knitting round eyes.

Round eyes with eyebrows are perfect for amigurumi and Monster High dolls, one of the knitting options is shown below.

You can also use buttons as an accessory, painting them white. But it is best to use them as a base for the eyes themselves. The edging and transformation option is shown in the following picture.

Eyes for a mouse: diagram

Expressive eyes for a little mouse. The white and pupil with the iris are knitted separately. Two parts of the white and two parts of the iris with the pupil.

Colours: cotton black thread, green or blue to choose from, and white (for highlights).

• 1 row - 2 ch. p, in the 2nd loop from the hook knit 6 C1H;
• 2nd row - (add) x6 times = 12 C1H;
• 3rd row - (1 C1H, increase) x 6 times = 18 C1H;
• 4th row - (2 C1H, increase) x 6 times = 24 C1H;

They should be sewn in pairs with a slight shift, then embroider a highlight with white thread. This will give the toy expressiveness.

Knitted eyes for toys can be crocheted according to the previous descriptions. For cartoon characters, the pattern does not change, you just have to choose, and it does not matter whether it is Luntik, Kroshik or Toothless. The same patterns are used for both.

Some examples of animal toys with knitted eyes

Below are ideas for creating eyes for different types of toys. Any knitting can be combined, obtaining more original and unusual elements that will transform the master's toy in its own way.

Sample eyes for Frog

An example of knitting eyes for a frog. Voluminous and large, with a knitted pupil. Such eyes can be sewn not only on a toy, but also on a children's knitted hat.

For the mouse

Volumetric knitted eyes for a mouse with beads instead of pupils. You can also use small buttons or just a black marker to draw the middle.

For the fox

The eye base is a white knitted with white threads, and the iris and pupil are replaced by an artificial element. Such accessories can be purchased at a handicraft store. With them, the eye looks more alive and expressive.

Cartoon Toys with Examples of Knitted Eyes

Toothless, a cartoon character loved by all children. The pupil and the white are knitted separately, then they are sewn together and the highlight is knitted. The iris is not required for these eyes.

Kroshik, Barashik, Nyusha, Kar-Karych and others are some of the most beloved heroes of children. The eyes of these cartoons consist only of a pupil and a glare. The size of the white accent emphasizes the expressiveness of the toy's eye. If it is very large, the toy will look cute or sad. And if it is very small, then the emphasis on the expression of the "face" will mainly be made by the eyebrows.

The cartoon sun is often knitted for hanging on a child's crib, so beautifully knitted eyes will form a general idea of ​​the whole toy for the baby.

Crochet eyes for toys with the listed description are easy for any needlewoman to make. It is important to think in advance what emotion and character it will carry. The main thing to remember is that dolls with round eyes and high-set eyebrows can have a frightened look. And where the doll's gaze will be directed depends on how the pupil is located.

Fantasy and accuracy are the key factors of a quality job, in which the hand of the master will be traced. If there is no general understanding of how to crochet eyes for a toy, then it is worth taking the simplest knitting, you can also use ready-made products bought in a handicraft shop.