Crochet applique is quick and easy to make, and it requires a small amount of yarn. Here is one of my favorite crochet applique patterns- the Eyeglasses Applique Crochet Pattern, which comes in 5 shapes of frames. With a tassel dangling at one corner, I made these crochet eyeglasses appliques into crochet bookmarks and gave them away to book lovers’ friends. Besides being a bookmark, they can be added to many more items, read more to find out.
This inspiration for today’s craft came from the Classic Frame seen in the glasses pouch tutorial. Unfortunately, the original website (Tangled Happy) we linked previously is no longer available. Hence, we decided to reproduce the pattern based on that design and hope you will find them useful. Apart from the classic, round and vintage glasses frame, we came up with two other very chic and fun designs. The rectangle and square crochet applique patterns are bound to style up your fashion items!
Eyeglasses Applique Crochet Pattern
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Speaking of applique patterns, did you know it was initially used to fix torn clothing with patches of fabrics like felt, leather, or cotton? Over time, sewers have found other ways to apply this technique. It has become a way to add style to patchwork and quilting projects, showcasing a creative way to decorate your fashion piece or household items (pillows & quilts).
Where To Use It:
If you’re a crochet beginner, you can practice your skills with this eyeglasses applique crochet pattern. This craft’s process takes just 15 minutes to complete, and the steps are pretty easy to follow! Let us tell you what you could use them for:-
- Clothes: Sew them on your clothes, hats, or scarves to spice up your fashion piece
- Bookmarks: A pair of glasses as a bookmark? Why not!
- Keychains: Add this cute glasses charm to your bag/pouch
- Doll’s Accessories: Crochet these eyeglasses for your amigurumi or stuffed animals to change up their look! Do check out and create our other amigurumi accessories such as the mini sun hat, mini sandals, mini duck buoy for your stuffed friends!
Adding an eyeglasses applique to an eyeglasses pouch is simply a perfect match. I designed this squeeze pouch crochet pattern some years ago and it was when I found the original crochet pattern of the applique.
Let’s appreciate the details of this eyeglasses applique crochet pattern! I’m in love 😍. The red color sure made the entire piece pop. It’ll most definitely accentuate any fashion piece or bag you pin/hang it on!
What Yarn To Use
The outcome of the eyeglasses applique crochet pattern depends on the weight of yarn you use. You may use any stashed yarn and its corresponding hook size or one hook size smaller. We used lightweight four-ply cotton yarn with a 3.5mm crochet hook, and the eyeglasses turned out to be 3″ wide for this free crochet pattern. If you decide to use a lighter yarn, you will end up with a smaller eyeglasses applique. On the other hand, if you choose to use a bulkier yarn, you will produce an eyeglass of a bigger size.
Stiffening, Yes Or No
Now that we’ve discussed what kind of yarn and hook you should use, let’s talk about stiffening the eyeglasses applique. You may need to stiffen the Eyeglasses Applique if you are making it for doll accessories. How? Just spray them with iron starch during the blocking process, or dip it into diluted PVA glue like Mod Podge or homemade starch. By doing so, you can prevent the crochet piece from folding up in awkward ways and ruining the shape. If you’re new to this technique, try it on a sample before performing it on the entire crochet applique.
For other attach-on applique purposes, you might or might not need to stiffen it depending on the structure of the applique. If the eyeglasses applique is able to hold up itself and you are happy with it, skip the stiffening by all means. Otherwise, lightly stiffen it with the diluted stiffener mentioned above.
Let’s Crochet Them!
Just look at how the colors complement each other! You can create a theme with this free crochet pattern. Our advice is to go for either a bright & vibrant color palette or pastel colors. This way, you can get creative and crochet an entire set of eyeglasses as gifts for your friends or family.
Happy crochet 😎
Eyeglasses Appliqué Crochet Pattern
Crochet applique is quick and easy to make and requires only a small amount of yarn. Here is the adorable eyeglasses applique crochet pattern that comes in 5 shapes of frames. With a tassel dangling at one corner, I made these crochet eyeglasses appliques into bookmarks and gave them away for books lover friends. Besides, being a bookmark, they can be added to many more items, read more to find out.
Shapes Of Frames: Rectangle, Square, Round, Classis, Vintage
Materials
- Stashed Yarn - 4 Ply Lightweight Yarn
Tools
- Crochet hook, 3.5mm
- Tapestry Needle
Instructions
Abbreviations:
sl knot = slip knot
st = stitch
slst = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
ch = chain
fo = fasten off
Rnd = round
(American Crochet Terms)
EYEGLASSES APPLIQUÉ CROCHET PATTERN
Rectablge Frame
Left Rim
Begin with ch 15, slst to first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: [10 sc, 7 dc, 13 sc] into the ring. slst to the first sc to join. Do not fasten off; continue to work on the Bridge and Right Rim.
Right Rim and Bridge
Begin with ch 18, slst to 3rd ch to form a ring. (the 2 sts between the rims are the bridge of the eyeglasses.)
Round 1: [13 sc, 7 dc, 10 sc] into the ring. slst to the first sc to join. sc 2 to the bridge. slsl to 1st sc of the left rim.
Fasten and weave to hide yarn.
Square Frame
Left Rim
Begin with ch 15, slst to first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: [2 sc, hdc, dc, hdc, 5 sc, hdc, dc, hdc, 2 sc] 2 times into the ring. slst to the first sc to join. Do not fasten off; continue to work on the Bridge and Right Rim.
Right Rim and Bridge
Begin with ch 18, slst to 3rd ch to form a ring. (the 2 sts between the rims are the bridge of the eyeglasses.)
Round 1: [2 sc, hdc, dc, hdc, 5 sc, hdc, dc, hdc, 2 sc] 2 times into the ring. slst to the first sc to join. sc 2 to the bridge. slsl to 1st sc of the left rim.
Fasten and weave to hide yarn.
Round Frame
Left Rim
Begin with ch 15, slst to first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 30 sc into the ring. slst to the first sc to join. Do not fasten off; continue to work on the Bridge and Right Rim.
Right Rim and Bridge
Begin with ch 18, slst to 3rd ch to form a ring. (the 2 sts between the rims are the bridge of the eyeglasses.)
Round 1: 30 sc into the ring. slst to the first sc to join. sc 2 to the bridge. slsl to 1st sc of the left rim.
Fasten and weave to hide yarn.
Classic Frame
Left Rim
Begin with ch 15, slst to first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: [10 sc, 4 dc, 16 sc] into the ring. slst to the first sc to join. Do not fasten off; continue to work on the Bridge and Right Rim.
Right Rim and Bridge
Begin with ch 18, slst to 3rd ch to form a ring. (the 2 sts between the rims are the bridge of the eyeglasses.)
Round 1: [16 sc, 4 dc, 10 sc] into the ring. slst to the first sc to join. sc 2 to the bridge. slsl to 1st sc of the left rim.
Fasten and weave to hide yarn.
Vintage Frame
Left Rim
Begin with ch 15, slst to first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: [5 sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, 20 sc] into the ring. slst to the first sc to join. Do not fasten off; continue to work on the Bridge and Right Rim.
Right Rim and Bridge
Begin with ch 18, slst to 3rd ch to form a ring. (the 2 sts between the rims are the bridge of the eyeglasses.)
Round 1: [20 sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, 5 sc] into the ring. slst to the first sc to join. sc 2 to the bridge. slsl to 1st sc of the left rim.
Fasten and weave to hide yarn.
MORE DETAILS ON HOW TO CROCHET EYEGLASSES APPLIQUÉ
- Use this step-by-step model of the Rectangle Frame to adapt to other shapes of eyeglasses.
Begin the crochet with a slip knot, then make 10 ch stitches.
Slst to the first c stitch to form a ring.
- Make 10 sc stitches onto the ring to start forming the eyeglasses' rim of the left side (Round 1),
- Followed by 7 dc stitches.
- Make 10 sc stitches, then slip stitch to the first sc stitch to complete the left rim.
- Continue to crochet the right rim by making 18 ch stitches, then slip stitch to the 3rd ch stitch from the right ring and a bridge of 2 sts in between.
- Crochet 13 sc, 7 dc, 10 sc into the right ring the slip stitch to the first sc to complete the right rim.
- To complete the crochet eyeglasses appliqué, make 2 sc stitches to the bridge, then slip stitch to the 1st single crochet stitch of the left rim.
Fasten and trim the yarn.
- Use a tapestry needle to weave the yarn tail into the stitches and hide it away.
- Block the crochet eyeglasses by moistening them with water, adjusting the shape, then pin them on a fabric padded surface to hold the shape. Leave it dry overnight.
If you wish to stiffen the eyeglasses appliqué, spray them with fabric stiffener or ironing starch to moistening.
Notes
If you crochet with a heavier yarn size and a matching hook, you will produce a larger appliqué. Otherwise, a lighter weight will produce a smaller appliqué.
Janet
Sunday 30th of April 2023
How do I make the tassel?
Catherine
Saturday 29th of April 2023
Thank you for this cute pattern! I have been looking for a quick pattern for 11 Mother's Day gifts and this fits the order.
Carmen
Monday 9th of January 2023
Super easy to crochet. I used this pattern for a bookmark.