Easy Crochet Bat
This little bat is a stuffed ball with pointy ears and two flat, scalloped wings. The body only needs a magic ring and single crochet in rounds, and each wing is just two short rows.
- Skill level
- Easy
- Finished size
- About 2 in (5 cm) tall, with a wingspan of about 5 in (13 cm)
- Yarn weight
- Medium / Worsted
- Hook
- 3.5 mm (US E-4)
- Time
- About 1–1½ hours
- Terminology
- US terms
Gauge: Gauge is not critical. Aim for tight stitches with no gaps — if stuffing shows through the fabric, switch to a smaller hook.
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About this pattern
The body is worked in continuous spiral rounds: six increases per round for the top of the head, a few even rounds, then six decreases per round to close it. The ears are tiny tubes flattened into points, and the wings start with a row of single crochet followed by a row of little shells that make the scalloped edge.
Dark grey or deep purple yarn shows the stitches and the black safety eyes best. If you prefer a black bat, embroider white eyes with yarn or sew a small circle of white felt behind each safety eye so the face still stands out.
For a baby or young child, embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes, and sew the ears and wings on very securely.
Why you'll love it
- A beginner-friendly body in single crochet rounds
- Wings in just two rows, with a pretty scalloped edge
- Uses under 20 yd of yarn and finishes in about an hour
- Pairs with the pumpkin and ghost for a Halloween display
Materials
Worsted-weight yarn in dark grey, deep purple or black
Estimated
About 18 yd (16.5 m)
White yarn
For the fangs, and the eyes if you embroider them
About 1 yd (1 m)
3.5 mm (US E-4) crochet hook
A hook smaller than the yarn label suggests keeps amigurumi stitches tight
6 mm safety eyes
Or embroider the eyes with yarn for children under 3
2
Polyester fiberfill
A small handful
Stitch marker, tapestry needle and scissors
Abbreviations
- ch
- chain
- sc
- single crochetUK: dc
- hdc
- half double crochetUK: htr
- dc
- double crochetUK: tr
- inc
- increase — work 2 stitches in the same stitch
- dec
- decrease — work 2 stitches together
- sl st
- slip stitchUK: ss
- st(s)
- stitch(es)
- rnd(s)
- round(s)
- [ ]
- repeat the instructions inside the brackets the number of times stated
- ( )
- stitch count at the end of a round or row, or a group worked into one stitch
This pattern uses US terms. Convert US ↔ UK terms
Stitches used
Notes before you start
- The body and ears are worked in continuous spiral rounds. Do not join at the end of each round — place a stitch marker in the first stitch and move it up as you go.
- Here, inc means 2 sc in the same stitch and dec means sc 2 stitches together.
- The number shown after each round or row is the stitch count you should have at the end of it.
- Written in US crochet terms. In UK terms, sc is double crochet, hdc is half treble and dc is treble.
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Body
Start at the top of the head.
Note: Insert the safety eyes between Rnds 6 and 7, about 3 stitches apart. For a child under 3, skip the safety eyes and embroider the eyes with yarn after stuffing instead.
Ears (make 2)
Wings (make 2)
Each wing is worked in two rows. The starting tail is used for sewing, so leave it long.
Assembly
Tip: Pin the ears and wings in place and look at the bat from the front before sewing.
Finishing
Tips
- Dark grey or purple yarn shows stitches better than black. If you use black, work in good light and use a stitch marker every round.
- Sew the wings on through several stitches so they stay spread out instead of drooping.
- If you can see stuffing between the stitches, work more tightly or change to a 3 mm hook.
- For children under 3, embroidered eyes are safer than safety eyes. Sew the ears and wings on very securely too.
Variations
- Hanging bat
- Sew a 6 in (15 cm) loop of yarn securely to the bottom of the body, over the closed end of Rnd 13, so the bat hangs upside down from a branch or garland.
- Bat garland
- Make several bats with hanging loops and tie them along a length of twine with the ghost and pumpkin.
- Bigger wings
- Ch 13 instead of 10 for Row 1 (12 sc), then work the bracketed repeat in Row 2 four times for four scallops (20 sts).
Common questions
What yarn color works best for a crochet bat?
Dark grey or deep purple shows the stitches and black safety eyes best. Black works too; embroider white eyes or add a small circle of white felt behind each safety eye.
How do I make the scalloped wings?
Work a row of 9 single crochet, then a row of three little shells: each shell is a half double crochet, a double crochet and a half double crochet in one stitch, with slip stitches on either side.
Is this bat safe for babies?
Safety eyes can become a choking hazard. For children under 3, embroider the eyes with yarn and sew the ears and wings on securely. Always supervise young children with handmade toys.
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