[Finished product] Halloween Crochet Bat, Handmade Wingspan 38 cm, Height 26 cm

$26.93

Description

how to crochet a cute Bat – crochet tutorial, guides, and patterns

Crocheting a cute Halloween bat is a fun project, perfect for adding some festive decor! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create your own cute bat amigurumi.

Materials:

  • Yarn:
    • Purple for the bat’s body
    • Black or dark gray for the wings
    • White or yellow for the eyes
  • Crochet hook: 3.0mm or 3.5mm (depending on yarn weight)
  • Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
  • Safety eyes: 6mm (or use embroidery thread to create eyes)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Crochet Stitches Used:

  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • MR: Magic ring

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Bat Body (Purple Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Rounds 5-8: Sc around (24).
  6. Round 9: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  7. Round 10: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  8. Round 11: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff the body with fiberfill before closing.


2. Bat Head (Purple Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Rounds 4-5: Sc around (18).
  5. Round 6: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  6. Round 7: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Lightly stuff the head and sew it onto the top of the body.


3. Bat Wings (Make 2, Black or Dark Gray Yarn)

  1. Ch 15: (or desired width of the wing).
  2. Row 1: Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain (14).
  3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc, inc across (21).
  4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across (21).
  5. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc, dec across (14).
  6. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14).
  7. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc, dec across (9).
  8. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9).
  9. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc, dec across (6).
  10. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, dec (3), fasten off.

Repeat to make a second wing.


4. Bat Ears (Make 2, Purple Yarn)

  1. Ch 5:
  2. Row 1: Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain (4).
  3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc (3).
  4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec (2), fasten off.

Sew the ears onto the top of the head.


5. Bat Eyes (Make 2, White or Yellow Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew or attach safety eyes onto the head, or use black embroidery thread to stitch eyes.


Assembly:

  1. Attach the Head: Sew the head onto the body securely.
  2. Attach the Wings: Sew the wings onto the sides of the body.
  3. Sew on the Ears: Attach the ears on top of the head.
  4. Add the Eyes: Sew or attach the eyes onto the head.

Final Touch:

Your little Halloween bat amigurumi is now complete! This charming bat makes for a great Halloween decoration or a cute gift. Feel free to customize the colors or add additional details for extra cuteness. Enjoy your crocheting!

[Finished product] Halloween Crochet Bat, Handmade Wingspan 38 cm, Height 26 cm
$26.93