Eyelash Stitch

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An eyelash stitch most commonly refers to a textured yarn craft technique used in crochet and knitting to create fan-like spike patterns, though it also refers to a hand embroidery method used to give eyelashes to amigurumi plush toys. [1, 2, 3]
Because the term spans across different textile arts, the specific steps depend entirely on your project type. [4]

Crochet Eyelash Stitch (Spike Stitch)

In crochet, this decorative technique blends regular single crochets with elongated spike stitches worked into the rows below. It works best when alternating between two contrasting colors to make the "lashes" pop. [1, 2, 5]
  • Foundation: Chain a multiple of 6 stitches, plus 1 extra chain for your turning stitch.
  • Base Rows: Complete 4 full rows of standard single crochet stitches using Color A.
  • The Lash Row: Switch to Color B. Work a few regular single crochets, then insert your hook down into the stitch 1 row below, yarn over, and pull up a long loop. Repeat this downward sequence (2 rows down, 3 rows down) to create a cascading V-shape spike pattern before going back up.
  • Equal Height: Always pull the elongated loops up to match the height of your current row to prevent the fabric from puckering. [1, 2, 4, 6, 7]

Amigurumi Face Embroidery

If you are making crochet animals or dolls, the eyelash stitch is a simple embroidery technique used to add personality right next to plastic safety eyes. [3, 8]
  • Threading: Thread an embroidery needle with black yarn or dark embroidery floss. [4, 9]
  • First Lash: Bring your needle from the inside of the stuffed piece out to the front, right next to the safety eye. Insert the needle back into the fabric roughly 1/4 inch away at a slight upward angle. [3, 9, 10]
  • Second Lash: Bring the needle back out through the central stitch right next to the safety eye. Angle the needle out a few stitches higher or lower than your first line to make a second fanned-out lash. [3, 9]
  • Securing: Tie a secure hidden knot on the inside of your toy before adding the plastic backing to the safety eye. [3, 9]
Watch these tutorials to learn how to crochet the pattern or embroider facial details:
Which version of the eyelash stitch are you planning to make? Let me know if you are crocheting a blanket or embroidering a doll face so I can provide the exact pattern breakdown or spacing guide.

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