How to Crochet Tasseled Evil Eye Keychain for Halloween

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Here is part 3 of our “crochet evil eyeball accessories” series. You have already learned how to crochet an eyeball 2-in-1 pouch + an evil eye coaster, too. Today, we are crocheting this bohemian evil eyeball keychain with a step-by-step tutorial + a written pattern as well. This will be an amigurumi evil eye decorated with the shell stitch edging and a big tassel with a wooden spacer bead used as a tassel cap. This is the only crochet Halloween bag charm adults need to gift themselves.

Looking for a crochet evil eye keychain for kids? You can learn how to crochet the sphere eyeball amigurumi and attach a keyring following the “pot of eyeballs amigurumi” tutorial. This crochet keychain has a flattened eyeball, which makes it an irresistible Halloween present for adults.

You can also embroider red veins on your eyeball to make it look even spookier. Soon, I will also provide you with a pattern to crochet an eggchan (which is a square pixeleted evil eye). For now, you can crochet this tasseled evil eye amigurumi that is finished with a small hanging loop that can be used both to attach the key to the charm or attach the charm to the bag. Now, continue reading to learn more about this Halloween project and to crochet this eyeball amigurumi project for all skill levels.

Pattern to Crochet Boho Eyeball Charm for Beginners

This project is to make a keychain that looks like a blue eye. You make two flat circles with four colors. You use black, light blue, white, and dark blue yarn. You put the circles together and put soft stuffing inside.

You make a wavy edge around the eye. You make a bunch of strings called a tassel for the bottom. You use wooden beads and a metal ring for keys. It is a small and pretty charm.

Materials List

  • Yarn (Acrylic or Cotton): Black, Light Blue, White, and Dark Blue.

  • Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm.

  • Stuffing: Fiberfill or cotton.

  • Beads: 2 Wooden spacer beads with large holes.

  • Hardware: 1 Keychain ring.

  • Tools: Scissors, yarn needle, and a 7cm piece of cardboard.

Abbreviations List

  • MR: Magic Ring

  • Ch: Chain

  • St(s): Stitch(es)

  • Slst: Slip Stitch

  • HDC: Half Double Crochet

  • DC: Double Crochet

  • Inc: Increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)

Are you a Beginner? Learn Crocheting Easily!

You can learn to crochet this UNIQUE eyeball keychain as a beginner by following this tutorial, too:

Crochet Pattern Instructions

The Eye Circles (Make 2)

Round 1 (Black): Start with an MR. Ch 2. Work 12 HDC into the ring. Slst to the first HDC to join. Ch 1 and cut yarn.
Round 2 (Light Blue): Join light blue yarn to any st. Ch 2. Work 2 HDC in every st around (24 sts). Slst to join. Ch 1 and cut yarn.
Round 3 (White): Join white yarn to any st. Ch 2. Work 2 HDC in the next st, 1 HDC in the following st. Repeat from * around (36 sts). Slst to join. Ch 1 and cut yarn.
Round 4 (Dark Blue): Join dark blue yarn to any st. Ch 2. Work 2 HDC in the next st, 1 HDC in the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around (48 sts). Slst to join. Ch 1. (Do not cut yarn on the second circle).

Joining and Scalloped Border

  1. Place the two circles back-to-back (wrong sides touching).

  2. Continuing with the dark blue yarn from the second circle, work through both layers to join them.

  3. Border Pattern: In the next st, work 4 DC. Skip 1 st. Slst in the next st.

  4. Repeat this pattern around the edge.

  5. Stop when there is a small opening left. Push fiberfill stuffing inside to make the eye puffy.

  6. Finish the border pattern until the circle is closed. Slst to join.

Top Hanging Loop

  1. Without cutting the yarn from the border, Ch 60.

  2. Slst back into the base of the border to create a long loop.

  3. Fasten off and leave a tail to secure.

  4. Slide a wooden bead onto the Ch 60 loop.

  5. Attach the keychain ring to the top of the loop.

Tassel

  1. Take the 7cm cardboard. Wrap dark blue yarn around it about 25–30 times.

  2. Slide a separate piece of yarn under the wraps at the top and tie a very tight double knot.

  3. Cut the yarn wraps at the bottom of the cardboard.

  4. Wrap another piece of yarn around the “neck” of the tassel (about 1cm from the top knot) to create a head. Secure the ends inside the tassel.

  5. Trim the bottom of the tassel so it is straight.

  6. Use the top tie-strings of the tassel to string on the second wooden bead.

  7. Tie the tassel strings securely to the bottom center of the eye border. Hide all yarn ends inside the eye.

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