I made an Amigurumi Eye Idol pattern, which is available from my Ribblr shop: Nya’s Magickal Crafts
Eye idols are small figurines that were found at the site of the “Eye Temple” at Tell Brak in Northern Mesopotamia, modern day Syria. They are thought to be offerings to the gods, representing worshipers, with the large eyes representing unwavering attentiveness to the gods.
I am making this available at a special discount for the next week!
This pattern is pretty easy, but it may be a bit confusing for beginners when you get to the eyes. I designed it in such a way that you don’t need to sew any pieces together, but the eyes might be a bit tricky. The eye rows essentially have you make two separate panels, then the last row crochets the two halves together.
Try making them with different types of yarn!
I provided instructions for standard facial features, but feel free to experiment with other ideas! Try safety eyes or extra accessories! I’ve been playing Hello Kitty Island Adventure lately, so I made this little Hello Kitty eye idol!
I also have a few free patterns in my Ribblr shop; a charm featuring Inanna’s star, a moon, and Sanrio’s Big Challenges (also inspired by Hello Kitty Island Adventure).