Add a touch of protection to your life with our Crochet Pattern Evil Eye Amulet crochet pattern. This traditional symbol of the evil eye is believed to ward off negative energy and bring good luck to the wearer. Whether you're looking to create a unique accessory for yourself or a thoughtful gift for a loved one, this amulet pattern is a great choice.
 
The evil eye is a gaze believed to harm others and even kill those afflicted. Children, pregnant women, and animals are believed to be particularly sensitive for it. Belief in the evil eye dates back to ancient Greece and Rome. The most important form of protection is an amulet, called Mati or Nazar. "Nazar" is the Turkish term, while "Mati" is the Greek term for the same concept.
 
Crochet the ‘Evil Eye Amulet' by using this crochet pattern in PDF Format. This pattern contains explained written instructions in English and uses US crochet terminology. 

MATERIALS
  
Used yarn: Rio Uni cotton yarn (50g/125m) from Lammy Yarns or other comparable cotton yarn. Or Lurex glitter yarn (25g/160m) from Lammy Yarns or other comparable Lurex yarn. The amulet is made with 4 colors: black, aqua blue, white and dark blue.
  
Size 2.5 mm (US C/2, UK 11) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge for the Cotton yarn
  
Size 3.0 mm (US C/2 or D/3, UK 11) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge for the Lurex yarn
  
A small amount of filling material
  
Stitchmarker
  
Row counter
  
Yarn needle
  
Scissors
MEASUREMENTS
The cotton amulet has a diameter of approx. 5,5 cm (= 2,2 inch). The glitter amulet has a diameter of approx. 5 cm (= 2 inch).
 
GAUGE
22 sc and 24 rows = 10x10 cm (=4x4 inch) for Cotton yarn with crochet hook 2.5 mm
25 sc and 29 rows = 10x10 cm (=4x4 inch) for Lurex yarn with crochet hook 3.0 mm
 
ABBREVIATIONS AND STITCHES IN PATTERN:
ch(s) = chain(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
 
Difficulty level: Intermediate.