Welcome, fellow makers! If you are looking for a quick, adorable project, this little amigurumi bat is sure to delight you. Featuring pointed ears, expressive embroidered eyes, and sweet folded wings, this pocket-sized creature is a wonderful project for confident beginners ready to practice shaping and assembly.
Working in continuous rounds for the body and simple turned rows for the wings, you will watch your bat come together in no time. Grab your hook and yarn, and let’s get crafting!
Materials & Tools Needed
- DK-weight yarn in black, charcoal, or brown (approx. 50–70 yards)
- Small amount of contrasting yarn for embroidered eyes and mouth
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- MR: magic ring
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in one st)
- dec: invisible decrease (sc 2 sts together using front loops only)
- st/sts: stitch/stitches
- Note: Body and ears are worked in continuous rounds without joining. Wings are worked in turned rows with a turning chain that does not count as a stitch.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Head: Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR (6). Rnd 2: [Inc] around (12). Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, inc] 6 times (18). Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sts, inc] 6 times (24). Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3 sts, inc] 6 times (30). Rnds 6–10: Sc in each st around (30).
- Neck & Face: Rnd 11: [Sc in next 3 sts, dec] 6 times (24). Rnd 12: Sc in each st around (24). Embroider eyes between rounds 7 and 8 (about 5 stitches apart) and add a mouth below.
- Body: Rnd 13: [Sc in next 3 sts, inc] 6 times (30). Rnds 14–20: Sc in each st around (30). Begin stuffing the head and upper body firmly.
- Body Closure: Rnd 21: [Sc in next 3 sts, dec] 6 times (24). Rnd 22: [Sc in next 2 sts, dec] 6 times (18). Rnd 23: [Sc in next st, dec] 6 times (12). Add final stuffing. Rnd 24: [Dec] 6 times (6). Fasten off, weave tail through front loops, and pull closed to secure.
- Ears (Make 2): Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR (4). Rnd 2: [Sc, inc] twice (6). Rnd 3: [Sc in next 2 sts, inc] twice (8). Rnd 4: [Sc in next 3 sts, inc] twice (10). Rnd 5: Sc in each st around (10). Sl st, fasten off leaving a long tail. Flatten opening to create two layers without stuffing.
- Wings (Make 2): Ch 3. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next ch (2). Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc in each st (4). Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st (4). Row 4: Ch 1, turn, [sc, inc] twice (6). Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st (6). Row 6: Ch 1, turn, [sc in next 2 sts, inc] twice (8). Fasten off, leaving a long sewing tail.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Use an invisible decrease method (working through the front loops only) to keep your amigurumi fabric smooth and gap-free.
- Stuff your bat gradually with small tufts of fiberfill rather than one large lump to maintain an even, rounded shape.
- Pin the ears and wings securely to the body before sewing to test your placement and ensure symmetry.
- Dark yarns can sometimes be tricky to see; work under a bright lamp or near a window to easily spot your stitches.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
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