12 Evil Eye Crochet Ideas + a Free Coaster Pattern

Featured Free Pattern: Evil Eye Coaster

This is KnotToYarn’s own original pattern — free to use, and you’re welcome to sell what you make from it.

The classic concentric evil eye in coaster form — four colors, four rounds each a flat-circle step. Make one as your protection charm and the twelve ideas below turn the same motif into bags, charms, and wall art.

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton in black, royal blue, white, and light blue (small amounts each)
• 4.0 mm (US G) crochet hook
• Yarn needle, scissors

Finished size: About 11 cm (4.3 in) diameter
Skill level: Beginner
Abbreviations (US terms): ch (chain), sc (single crochet), hdc (half double crochet), dc (double crochet), inc (2 sts in one st), sl st (slip stitch), st(s) (stitch/es)

Instructions

Worked in joined rounds — each color is its own complete ring, just like the real amulet.

Round 1 (BLACK — the pupil): 8 sc in a magic ring, sl st to join — 8 sts. Fasten off black.

Round 2 (LIGHT BLUE — the iris): join in any st, ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to join — 16 sts. Fasten off.

Round 3 (WHITE — the eye): join, ch 2, (hdc 1, 2 hdc in the next st) around, sl st to join — 24 sts. Fasten off.

Round 4 (ROYAL BLUE — the field): join, ch 3, (dc 2, 2 dc in the next st) around, sl st to join — 32 sts.

Round 5 (ROYAL BLUE): ch 3, (dc 3, 2 dc in the next st) around, sl st to join — 40 sts.

Round 6 (ROYAL BLUE): ch 1, (sc 4, 2 sc in the next st) around, sl st to join — 48 sts. The sc round flattens and firms the rim.

Finishing

Weave each color’s two ends into its own ring so nothing shows. Block flat under a heavy book overnight — coasters must sit dead flat or mugs wobble. For a hanging charm version, add (ch 12, sl st) at the edge before fastening off; for the full set, make four and stack-tie with twine.

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Tip: Joined rounds (not spirals) are what keep each color a clean closed circle — the evil eye motif lives and dies on those crisp rings. Take the 4 extra slip stitches.

12 Unique Evil Eye Free Crochet Patterns

The evil eye turns up everywhere — jewelry, doorways, keychains — as a little charm against bad luck. It crochets up nicely too, because the motif is basically a flat circle worked in color blocks. Below are twelve ways to use it, from market bags and pouches to wall hangings and charms, with notes on construction, colors, and difficulty for each.

If you enjoy making symbolic and protective crochet pieces, you will also love our amigurumi toy patterns and our collection of free crochet patterns for even more creative inspiration.

1. Evil Eye Market Bag

A mesh market bag built around a big evil-eye circle. You work the eye flat first, then build the stretchy mesh body up from its edge in deep blue, white, and black. It’s an intermediate make — expect color changes and working in the round — but you end up with a light, roomy bag that handles a real grocery run.

2. Granny Square Fanny Pack

3. Evil Eye Wall Hanging

Three evil-eye motifs in graduated sizes, strung down a chain connector with a bold red border so they cascade. Red is the protective color in a lot of traditions, which is the idea here. It works up fast and makes a nice housewarming gift — hang it by the door or in the living room. More like it in our decorative crochet.

4. Fringe Wall Art

A boho wall piece: a square evil-eye motif in blue and white, with golden fringe along the bottom and a couple of pearl beads for accent. The mix of tidy stitches and loose fringe suits eclectic, modern rooms, and it only needs basic stitches — a good first evil-eye project.

5. No-Sew Halloween Turtle

The evil eye reimagined as a little turtle’s shell, in Halloween colors. It’s a no-sew amigurumi worked continuously, so you can finish it in one sitting with a 4 mm hook, yarn, safety eyes, and stuffing. Cute on a shelf or in a trick-or-treat bucket, and friendly for beginners.

6. Evil Eye Coaster Set

The classic concentric eye as a coaster set, in black with light and royal blue. The pattern includes a felt-backing option that makes each one sturdier and more absorbent. Cotton gives crisper stitches and better moisture resistance; acrylic is softer and easier to find. Each coaster takes under an hour, so a set of four or six makes an easy gift. More in our coaster collection.

7. Lace-Weight Bookmark

A dainty bookmark in lace-weight yarn on a 2.75 mm hook — thin enough that it won’t warp your pages. Traditional blue and white, with a little chain tail to mark your spot. One of the fastest projects here, and it barely uses any yarn, so it’s a great scrap-buster. More bookmarks here.

8. Granny Square Appliques

Small evil-eye granny squares you can sew onto almost anything — cardigans and hats, tote bags, pillow covers. They’re quick, so batch a pile in an afternoon and keep them on hand to dress up later projects. They also look great in a scrap blanket, each square a slightly different take on the motif.

9. Tassel Bag Charm

A little evil-eye charm for your bag: two crocheted circles for the eye, a tassel you trim to length, and a chain loop that clips onto a strap, zipper, or keyring. It uses almost no yarn, so try odd combos like pink-and-gold or green-and-white. Makes a sweet small gift — more small makes in our keychain patterns.

10. Evil Eye Dreamcatcher

Two protective symbols in one — an evil eye set into a dreamcatcher. You wrap the frame in black, white, and two blues, crochet a simple web, and work in wooden beads and metal rings for a boho feel. A 3 mm hook handles the fine detail. It takes some patience, but it looks great over a bed or near a window. More in home decor.

11. Evil Eye Earrings

Quick evil-eye earrings — about thirty minutes start to finish, in the usual blue, white, and black with basic stitches. Light enough to wear all day, and an easy handmade gift. Size them up or down with different yarn and hooks, or go delicate with thread and a steel hook. Pair them with a matching scrunchie or ear warmer.

12. Tassel Bookmark

A sturdier bookmark than the lace one, with a thicker motif and a tassel finished with a single wooden bead. Basic stitches throughout, so any level can make it — and it’s good practice for tension and color changes. Make a few in different colors for gifts or backups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What yarn is best for evil eye crochet patterns?

Worsted-weight cotton or acrylic works best. Cotton gives the crisp stitch definition the concentric circles need; acrylic is cheaper and easier to find in blue, white, and black. For tiny things like earrings or bookmarks, drop down to lace or sport weight.

Are evil eye crochet patterns suitable for beginners?

Plenty of them are. Coasters, bookmarks, and bag charms use just single crochet, double crochet, and chains, and the motif is worked in the round with simple color changes — good colorwork practice. Start with a flat coaster before trying the 3D pieces.

What colors are traditionally used in evil eye crochet?

The traditional palette is deep blue (or navy), white, and black — blue dominant, since that’s the protective color; white for the light ring; black for contrast in the center. Modern versions often add turquoise, gold, or red.

Can I sell items made from free evil eye crochet patterns?

It depends on the pattern’s license. Many free patterns let you sell finished items, but check the designer’s original page — some ask for credit. If you’re selling at fairs or online, read each pattern’s terms first.

How do I change colors smoothly in evil eye crochet patterns?

Change colors on the last stitch: pull the new color through the final two loops of the old stitch for a clean join, no knot. On the concentric circles, either carry the unused color along the back or use a separate ball per section, and weave ends in as you go so you’re not untangling a mess at the end.

Explore More Free Crochet Patterns

Make the coaster, then pick a few ideas off the list and run with the motif. For more, our free patterns hub has hundreds — tote bags, wearables, granny blankets, and borders, all free.