Make an adorable pocket-sized baby bat with this detailed crochet pattern. You'll enjoy simple shaping, cute wings, and a charming bow-tie to finish. The pattern includes clear step-by-step rounds, stuffing and assembly tips so your bat turns out neat and cuddly. Perfect for gifting or decorating nurseries.
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— Head :
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IMPORTANT : Try to maintain a consistent tension throughout the whole project, including the wings (dc). Only make very tight sc stitches if you can also make very tight dc stitches.
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In your main colour, make 6sc in mr.
Round 1 :
( inc ) x 6 (12)
Round 2 :
( sc , inc ) x 6 (18)
Round 3 :
( sc 2 , inc ) x 6 (24)
Round 4 :
( sc 3 , inc ) x 6 (30)
Round 5 :
( sc 4 , inc ) x 6 (36)
Round 6-7 :
sc in each — 2 rounds (36)
Round 8 :
( sc 5 , inc ) x 6 (42)
Round 9-12 :
sc in each — 4 rounds (42)
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Insert safety eyes as shown. Do not add the backs yet, as it may be difficult to crochet the next round. You should have 8 visible stitches between the eyes.
Round 13 :
( sc 4 , dec ) x 7 (35) stuffing step 1
Round 14 :
( sc 3 , dec ) x 7 (28) stuffing step 2
Round 15 :
( sc 2 , dec ) x 7 (21)
Round 16 :
( sc , dec ) x 7 (14) stuffing step 3
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Slst, FO, and weave in tail.
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Take your time stuffing and shaping the head. It really is worth it for that cute face! When you are happy with the shape, move on to embroider the blush.
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STUFFING & SHAPING STEP 1: Place the backs on your safety eyes and begin to stuff. Tuck plenty of stuffing above the eye area. This helps to keep the eyes looking 'straight and forward' later.
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STEP 2: Stuff rounds 12 and above. Gently pad out the area between, and around, the eyes. Don't stuff too firmly just yet.
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STEP 3: Add stuffing a little at a time until you have a nice rounded shape. Take care to not dislodge the eyes, and don't overstuff your decrease rounds!
— Body :
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Continue with your main colour and make 6sc in mr.
Round 1 :
( inc , sc ) x 3 (9)
Round 2 :
( inc , sc 2 ) x 3 (12)
Round 3 :
( inc , sc 3 ) x 3 (15)
Round 4 :
( inc , sc 4 ) x 3 (18)
Round 5 :
( inc , sc 2 ) x 6 (24)
Round 6-8 :
sc in each stitch — 3 rounds (24)
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Begin to stuff the body. From here, stuff as you go.
Round 9 :
( dec , sc 6 ) x 3 (21)
Round 10 :
sc in each stitch (21)
Round 11 :
( dec , sc 5 ) x 3 (18)
Round 12 :
( sc 3 , dec , sc 2 , dec ) x 2 (14)
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Sc in the next 3 stitches, Slst in the next. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing, and pull through.
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Ensure the body is stuffed firm to maintain the shape. Line up the slst on the body, with the slst on the head. Stitch the head and body together through the front loops only.
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EMBROIDER BLUSH STEP 1: Insert your needle through the opening and bring out two stitches back from the eye. Between rounds 11 & 12.
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STEP 2: Embroider those two stitches once, then bring your needle back in - next to the eye. Then out - through the opening.
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STEP 3: Repeat for the other side.
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STEP 4: Tie your ends together securely, and trim off the excess.
— Ears :
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3sc = make 3 sc into the same stitch. 2sc = make 2 sc into the same stitch.
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Start with 6sc in mr.
Round 1 :
( 3sc , sc ) x 3 (12)
Round 2 :
Sc , ( 3sc , sc 3 ) x 2 , 3sc , sc 2 (18)
Round 3 :
Sc 2 , ( 3sc , sc 5 ) x 2 , 3sc , sc 3 (24)
Round 4 :
Sc 3 , ( 3sc , sc 7 ) x 2 , 3sc , sc 4 (30)
Round 5 :
Sc 4 , ( 2sc , sc 9 ) x 2 , 2sc , sc 4 , slst (33)
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Cut yarn, and pull through – leaving approx. 40cm tail. Make the second ear.
— Wings :
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Ch3 counts as 1 dc. Dc-inc = make 2 dc in the same stitch. 2dc ch 2 2dc = make 2 dc in the next stitch, chain 2, then make another 2 dc in the same stitch. Make 2.
Round 1 :
Ch3 , dc 15 , slst into ch2 (16)
Round 2 :
Ch3 , dc in same ch2 space , ( dc , dc-inc ) x 7 , dc , slst in ch2 (24)
Round 3 :
Ch3 , dc in same ch2 space , ( dc 2 , dc-inc ) x 7 , dc 2 , slst in ch2 (32)
Round 4 :
Ch3 , dc in same ch2 space , ( dc 3 , dc-inc ) x 7 , dc 3 , slst in ch2 (40)
Round 5 :
Ch3 , dc in same ch2 space , ch2 , 2dc in the same space then... ( dc 4 , 2dc ch2 2dc ) x 7 , dc 4 , slst in ch 2 (80)
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Cut approx. 60 cm of yarn and pull through.
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Fold your work in half to create the wing shape. **Be sure that the ch2 points match the opposite side** Stitch together through the back loops only. Once you reach the end, thread your needle back through the wing, to your starting point.
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IMPORTANT : Try to keep your dc stitches neat and compact. The finished wing should be almost as tall as the head and body. Small differences should not matter. If your wing is much larger - you may need to try a smaller hook.
— Bow-Tie :
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The bow-tie should look slightly oversized. As a guide, it should fall roughly the same width as the eyes. You can add/remove chains, or use a different hook, to achieve the right size (if you need to).
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In your accent colour...
Round 1 :
Ch 8 , hdc in 3rd ch from hook , hdc in each space (6)
Round 2-4 :
Ch 2 , turn , hdc in each stitch (6) - 3 rows - 4 rows in total
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Fasten off and weave in ends.
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In white... Ch 7 with a 10cm tail
Round 1 :
Dc in 3rd ch from hook , dc in each space (4)
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Slst into ch1 , cut 10cm and pull through. Go to step 1.
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STEP 1: Thread your chain tail through the middle of the opposite end. Creating a loop at the back.
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STEP 2: Pinch the coloured piece, place face down inside the loop and pull gently.
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STEP 3: Thread your ends through the middle loops on the opposite side. Pull tight and knot. Weave and trim one loose end, leaving the other for sewing.
— Assembly :
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Point A : The front corner of the ear should be placed in the second stitch back from the blush, one row down, between rounds 12 and 13.
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Point B : The back corner should go between rounds 8 and 9. Approx. 3 stitches apart.
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Point C : Gently pinch the top tip of the ear, then flatten against the head. Pin between rounds 3 and 4.
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To attach, pick up both loops on the ear, and go directly under the corresponding stitch on the head. Pull tight for a neat finish. Work through each stitch. Then fasten off discretely and weave in the end.
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If you are making a very small bat, like mine, the pins will be sticking out through the body. Please take care handling until the pins are removed!
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Pin the wings to the body, creating a narrow V-shape. The starting rings should be positioned where the body meets the head, 3-4 stitches apart. The head will be in the way at this point. You can bend the wing back slightly to get the correct position.
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The bottom points of the wing should meet towards the tail. Thread your needle and attach the wing from bottom to top, the same way we attached the ears. One stitch every 2-3 body rows should be enough.
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Once you've secured the top, bring your needle through to the side of the body – roughly in line with the ear. Pick up a stitch from the wing. And attach to the body. Pull tight.
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Work your needle towards the bottom part of his body, pick up another stitch from the wing and attach, pull tight. Fasten off discretely and weave in the end.
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Attach the bow-tie between the 2nd and 3rd rows beneath the head.
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He's probably a little squashed from all that sewing! Gently squish him back into shape with your fingers and you're all done!
This tiny baby bat makes a sweet handmade gift or nursery accent and is delightful to crochet. Bring your own color palette and personality to each tiny bat you make, adding bows or subtle blush for extra charm. Enjoy the satisfaction of creating a perfectly pocket-sized friend! 🧶🦇
