Bats might be the cutest part of Halloween. They have round bodies, big ears and floppy wings, and they work up fast in yarn. If you want a spooky shelf buddy, a quick craft fair seller or a little keychain for your bag, a crochet bat is a fun October project.
Every pattern below is free to read online, and each one comes from a different designer. Most are beginner friendly. We included a keychain bat, a palm-sized bat and a few bigger plush bats. Skill level, yarn and hook size are listed for each one.
Crochet Bat Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Worsted or sport weight yarn in gray, black or purple
- Crochet hooks, 2 mm to 5 mm
- Safety eyes, 6 mm to 12 mm
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Locking stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Keychain rings or clasps for mini bats
1. Sir Batwington the Bat
Photo: Sweet Softies (Jade)
Sir Batwington is a small gray bat with a big attitude, and he stands about 5 inches tall. He is made with simple stitches like single crochet and half double crochet, and the wings start with a foundation half double crochet row. You sew the parts together at the end, so this is a nice pick if you already know basic amigurumi.
- Designer: Sweet Softies (Jade)
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 2.75 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Linette the Bat
Photo: Elisa’s Crochet
Linette has a soft gray body, white ears, pink blush and tiny embroidered fangs. Her wings are made in three parts, which gives them a real bat shape. She is about 4 inches high and 8.5 inches wide with wings open. The pattern is marked for beginners and uses single crochet, half double crochet and slip stitch.
- Designer: Elisa’s Crochet
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 2.75 mm (C2)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Mikey the Bat
Photo: Mariska Vos-Bolman / DIY Fluffies
Mikey is a sweet purple bat with darker wings. In sport weight cotton he is only about 3 inches tall. Make him in chenille yarn and he grows to about 7 inches of squishy fun. The pattern is worked in the round with basic stitches, and the designer links a video if you get stuck.
- Designer: Mariska Vos-Bolman / DIY Fluffies
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Sport weight cotton or super bulky chenille
- Hook: 2.5 mm (B) for cotton, 5 mm (H) for chenille
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Crochet Bat Keychain
Photo: Little Crochet Farm (Ana Figueiredo)
This is the mini bat on our list. It is only about 1.4 inches tall and 3.4 inches wide, so it fits on a key ring or zipper pull. Little bobble stitches make the legs, and the face is embroidered. It is a quick make and great for using up purple scraps.
- Designer: Little Crochet Farm (Ana Figueiredo)
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Sport weight
- Hook: 2 mm (2.5 mm optional for wings)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Candy Bat
Photo: Poly Bernoy / Abubi Designs (Ravelry)
The Candy Bat is about 5 inches tall and made in soft cotton yarn with plush pom-poms. The free download is a 6-page PDF with lots of step photos, in English and Spanish. The designer allows you to sell finished bats if you give her credit, so it is a nice craft fair option.
- Designer: Poly Bernoy / Abubi Designs (Ravelry)
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK cotton (#3)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Bartleby the Sleepy Bat
Photo: Amber R Ellis (Ravelry)
Bartleby is a sleepy little bat about 3 inches tall. The free download is a 10-page PDF with photos, so it is easy to follow. It is written for thin yarn and a small hook, but the designer says you can use heavier yarn and a bigger hook for a larger bat.
- Designer: Amber R Ellis (Ravelry)
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Sport or fingering weight
- Hook: 1.8 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Draculon the Bat
Photo: Yarnhild (Ragnhild Hynne Uebler)
Draculon has a flat body made from two panels, so he looks a bit different from the round bats here. His wings are worked in the back loops with a picot edge, and a chain loop on his feet lets you hang him upside down. He is about 5 inches tall.
- Designer: Yarnhild (Ragnhild Hynne Uebler)
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Sport weight
- Hook: 2.5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Spooky Batty Bat
Photo: Crafty Bunny Bun
This bat is worked in a spiral and has blocked wings that hold a flat bat shape. The pattern also has a baby bat in thinner yarn, so you can make a mama and baby pair. The designer shares all her patterns for free.
- Designer: Crafty Bunny Bun
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (#3), plus 4 ply for the baby bat
- Hook: 3 mm (2 mm for the baby bat)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Bat Halloween Amigurumi
Photo: StringyDingDing
The head and body are one piece here, which means less sewing. Tall double and treble crochet stitches shape the ears and wings fast. A big embroidered smile makes this bat more cute than creepy.
- Designer: StringyDingDing
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Batsy the Crochet Bat
Photo: Croby Patterns (Doroteja)
Batsy is a violet bat with felt wings, ears and teeth. Using felt for the wings makes her quick to finish. You can add a little white bow if you like. The head and body are worked in rounds and then joined.
- Designer: Croby Patterns (Doroteja)
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK cotton
- Hook: 3 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Bat Pocket Pet
Photo: Virkadia (Joey Diehl)
This purple bat has round ears, rosy cheeks and little fangs. Surface crochet lines on the wings add detail. It is about 5.75 inches tall and part of a five-pattern Halloween set. One reader found a typo in wing row 7, so read the comments before you start.
- Designer: Virkadia (Joey Diehl)
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H-8)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
12. Hello Yellow Yarn Crochet Bat
Photo: Hello Yellow Yarn (MJCarlos)
On this bat, the wings wrap part way around the body like a little hug. It has feet, fangs and rosy cheeks. The pattern is for beginners and comes with a video tutorial and a free PDF download.
- Designer: Hello Yellow Yarn (MJCarlos)
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: 8 ply (DK / light worsted)
- Hook: 3.5 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
13. The Caffeinated Snail Amigurumi Bat
Photo: The Caffeinated Snail (Kimberly Arenas)
This bat is about 3.5 inches tall with a 7 to 8 inch wingspan. The head and body are one piece. The wings are crocheted in a spiral and folded flat, which is a smart trick. The designer used acrylic yarn but says chunky yarn works for a bigger bat.
- Designer: The Caffeinated Snail (Kimberly Arenas)
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern (acrylic shown)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
14. Batty Batty Bats
These bats are worked flat. You make a front and a back, then sew them together around a stuffed body. The wings have a scalloped edge and embroidered lines. They are about 6.5 inches tall with a 9.5 inch wingspan, and you can make them in black, white or gray.
- Designer: Brenna Eaves / Little Raven Fiber Arts (for Furls Crochet)
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H) and 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
15. Pocket Pal Bat
Photo: Darling Maple Designs (Sara)
This black bat is about 5 inches tall. It is made mostly in single crochet. The wings use foundation single crochet and picots, and you can crochet the feet in or sew them on. It looks great on a Halloween shelf or as a small gift.
- Designer: Darling Maple Designs (Sara)
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted / aran (#4)
- Hook: 3.75 mm (F)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- Brand new to amigurumi? Start with #3 (Mikey) or #12 (Hello Yellow Yarn). Both are written for beginners and have videos.
- Want a keychain? Make #4, the tiny keychain bat, or #6 (Bartleby) in thin yarn for a 3-inch bat.
- Want a big plush? Try #3 in chenille yarn or #14 (Batty Batty Bats) with a wide wingspan.
- Want less sewing? #9 keeps the head and body in one piece, and #10 uses felt wings.
- Making a set? #11 is part of a five-piece Halloween pocket pet set, and #8 comes with a baby bat.
FAQ
What yarn is best for a crochet bat?
Worsted weight acrylic or cotton is the easiest to work with, and most patterns here use it. Gray, black and purple are the classic colors. For a very soft, cuddly bat, try chenille or velvet yarn with a bigger hook. For tiny bats and keychains, sport weight cotton holds its shape well.
How long does it take to crochet a bat?
A small bat or keychain usually takes one to two hours. A bigger plush bat with separate wings, ears and feet can take an evening or two, mostly because of the sewing. Bats with felt wings or one-piece bodies are the quickest.
How do I make bat wings stay flat?
Use a smaller hook than your yarn label says so the stitches stay tight. Some designers block the wings with a little water or steam, then let them dry flat. You can also skip stuffing in the wings. Surface crochet lines across the wing also help it hold its shape.
Pick your favorite bat, grab some gray yarn, and have a little flock ready before Halloween.
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