Whether you’re stitching for Halloween or any other time of year, these bat crochet patterns are a lot of fun and add a bit of spooky cuteness to your home.
From amigurumi bats to appliques and garments with a bat theme, these patterns add a touch of eerie charm to your home decor or costume collection.
How to Crochet Bat Amigurumi
Most of these projectsare bat amigurumi crochet patterns. Here are some things to remember if you haven’t tried crocheting amigurumi yet.
- Master the basic crochet stitches like slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), and half double crochet (hdc) before you begin. Most amigurumi use simple stitches like these.
- Be patient in counting the number of stitches. A single added or missed stitch can change the shape of your project or amigurumi. Grab a stitch marker to mark the end of the round and count your stitches regularly.
- Learn how to make invisible decreases. This is done by inserting stitches in the back loops only.
- Know how to crochet with a magic circle or magic ring.
- Check out our Amigurumi Workshop if you’d like to learn more about amigurumi techniques and how to make your own designs.
Materials and Supplies Needed to Crochet Bats
Yarn
The common yarns used for crochet bats are in sizes 3/DK or 4/worsted. For amigurumi, it is better to use cotton yarn, which will help the project hold its shape, but acrylic yarns are also a great choice. Here are some recommendations for you to choose from:
Cotton Yarn
Acrylic Yarn
Other Tools and Notions
- Crochet hook: for crocheting amigurumi, a smaller hook than the yarn normally calls for is often recommended to ensure the stuffing doesn’t show through; check the pattern to see what size hook to use
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Safety eyes: note that safety eyes are not recommended on projects for babies and small children as they may come loose and be a choking hazard
- Stuffing
- Embroidery thread to add details (and stitch eyes if making amigurumi for a baby)
Bat Amigurumi Crochet Patterns
These amigurumi bat crochet patterns offer options from realistic and spooky to colorful and cute. They’re perfect for decorate the house for spooky season, or they make great toys for kids.
Bat Halloween Amigurumi – Free Crochet Pattern
Designer: Stringy DingDing
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream
This is an easy and cute amigurumi bat crochet pattern that is perfect for beginners. The body is worked from the top down in single crochet, with the wings, ears, and optional feet stitched separately.
Amigurumi Bat Crochet Free Pattern
Designer: Amigurumi All Free Patterns
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Sirdar Happy Cotton
This cute bat has a flat base so you can sit it on a shelf or table easily. The head and body are one piece worked in single crochet, with single crochet ears and double crochet wings stitched separately.
Sir Batwington the Bat Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Designer: Sweet Softies
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
This easy pattern uses mostly single crochet and half double crochet stitches to make an adorable stuffed animal with a simple body and elegant wings.The stripes on his wings are so cute!
Linette the Bat Free Crochet Pattern
Designer: Elisa’s Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love
This squishy and spooky bat is a quick and beginner-friendly amigurumi bat. On this one the body is worked from the bottom up, starting with two separate legs that are joined as you go to connect to the body.
Crochet Bat Free Amigurumi Pattern
Designer: Amiguroom Toys
Yarn weight: (2) Sport
Suggested yarn: Alize Cotton Gold
The giant ears on this little bat make it the center of attention. It looks a little alien in an adorable way, and is quick and easy to stitch.
Brew the Bat
Designer: Claire Hayes, via Ravelry
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Sirdar Country Style DK
Chubby cheeks, a chubby body, big eyes, and a scarf! There’s so much to love about this chunky little bat, and best of all, it’s fast and easy to crochet, too, with this free pattern.
Candy Bat Amigurumi
Designer: Poly Bernoy, via Ravelry
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK
These candy-colored bats are super sweet to use as decor or backpack charms throughout the year, though of course you could make them with black or brown bodies and colorful wings if you like. Or how about a rainbow bat for Pride?
Baby Bat
Designer: Roxy Crochet
Yarn weight: (1) Superfine
Suggested yarn: Scheepjes Catona
This baby bat is so charming. It's got a big head and small wings just like a baby should. Make the in every color for a super cute Halloween decoration or giveaway for trick or treaters.
Free Halloween Bat Ornament Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Designer: Ollie + HollyYarn weight: (2) Fine
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Shine Sport
This little bat hangs upside down as an ornament on your Halloween tree, or make a garland full to hang in front of your fireplace. All the pieces are worked separately and joined, and a bit of glue mixed with water is used to help stiffen the wings.
Round Plush Bat
Designer: Damn It Janet, Let’s Crochet!
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
This roly-poly bat is super cute, and I love that it can be displayed upside down or right side up. The picots on the wings and embroidered details elevate this pattern into something extra special.
Spooky Batty Bat Amigurumi Pattern
Designer: Crafty Bunny Bun
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK
This is a quick bat crochet project that would be perfect to use as a keychain, backpack charm, or zipper pull. The body is just a ball so this is an easy one for those new to crochet, too.
Halloween Candy Bat
Designer: Alexia Faye, via Ravelry
Yarn weight: (2) Sport
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Shine Sport
Crochet some bitty bats with this easy-to-follow pattern. The designer provided helpful photos to guide you as you crochet this amigurumi. They look like tiny marshmallows to me!
Bat Pumpkin
Designer: Crafty Crochet Castle
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn:Lily Sugar ‘n Cream
This pattern is a video tutorial for a bat that looks like a pumpkin. It’s worked in single crochet and the video shows you everything you need to know to make it.
Taggle Monster
Designer: Stacey Trock, via Knitting Fever
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Patons Classic Wool Worsted
This funny and slightly monstrous bat has an easy pattern to follow and kids are sure to love it. There are lots of photos to help you construct your little monster bat, too.
Bat Applique and Garment Crochet Patterns
If you’re looking for other ways to incorporate crochet bats in your decor or clothing, here are some designs for appliques, coasters, shawls, and hats for you to try.
Crochet Halloween Bat Applique
Designer: Golden Lucy Crafts
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Patons Grace
This bat applique can be added to a crocheted hat, blanket, or candy bucket, or you can use it in other crafts. A bunch of theses would make a cute garland, with or without the eyes.
Halloween Applique: Vampire Bat
Designer: Damn It Janet, Let’s Crochet!
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
These cute little bats are super fast to make, and the felt eyes add extra cuteness. This would be a great project to attach to the top of a bookmark to use in your favorite scary book.
Bat Brooch Amigurumi
Designer: Svetlana Khoreva, via Ravelry
Yarn weight: (0) Lace
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Curio #10
This slightly wacky vampire bat is the perfect size to turn into a brooch pin with the addition of a pin backing. Or make it with thicker yarn to use as a decoration anywhere in the house.
Bat Wing Crochet Shawl
Designer: Jen Hayes Creations
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft
Make yourself feel cozy during the chilly weather of fall (and beyond) with this shaw inspired by bat wings. The two halves of the shawl are worked separately and stitched together with red thread to make a big statement.
Lunch with Vlad
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: DROPS Muskat
Add a spooky touch to your Halloween table with a bat-shaped placemat. This one comes complete with a three- dimensional head, or you can leave the head off to make it easier to wash but still get the spooky vibes.
Baby Bat Sack Hat
Designer: The Stitchin’ Mommy
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
If you have a little one at Halloween time, this simple to stitch hat and a black onesie would make a perfectly adorable costume. The details on this one really make it special, and it’s sized for preemies up to kids 3-5 years old.
Are You a Beginner Who Needs Help Learning to Crochet?
If these crochet bat patterns grabbed your interest but you aren’t sure you have the skills to complete them, check out our Crochet Fundamentals course. With these videos you’ll learn everything you need to get started crocheting and boost your skills so that your finished projects look just like the ones you see in the photos.
Are You Ready to Level Up Your Skills in Amigurumi?
Amigurumi is so much fun, and there are lots more things you can make aside from bats. Learn all the techniques you need in our Amigurumi Workshop, plus get basic patterns you can use to build your skills or as a starting point for your own crocheted creatures.