Safety Eyes & Embroidered Eyes (eyes) — crochet stitch tutorial

Placement decides the whole personality of an amigurumi.

UK terminology: eyes

How to work it

1. Before stuffing, push the post through the fabric where the pattern says (count stitches, do not eyeball it).
2. Check symmetry from the front, then click the washer on from the inside — it is permanent.
3. For anyone under 3, skip safety eyes entirely and embroider with black yarn instead.

Tips

• Test the pattern's eye placement with pins before fitting the washers; remove every pin before use. Embroidered features do not by themselves certify a toy as safe.

Patterns that use it

• Pocket Bunny
• Honey Bear
• Axolotl Buddy
• Bumble Bee
• Floppy Cat
• Happy Jellyfish
• Chubby Penguin

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