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Baby Bat Amigurumi Pattern

Baby Bat Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Baby Bat Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a tiny baby bat amigurumi with wings and a bow-tie. It combines amigurumi shaping for the head and body with simple double crochet wings for a dramatic effect. Clear photos and step-by-step assembly guidance help you place ears, eyes and wings accurately. The finished piece is a charming handmade toy or nursery keepsake.

Baby Bat Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will use Scheepjes Catona yarn and a small hook for neat stitches and compact shaping. The pattern includes stuffing, shaping and detailed assembly instructions so your bat looks tidy and professional.

Why You'll Love This Baby Bat Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances simplicity with delightful details — the big wings and tiny bow-tie make every piece irresistibly cute. I enjoy how quickly the head and body come together while the wing construction adds a little creative challenge. Sewing the ears and wings in place is satisfying and really brings the character to life. This pattern is one of my favourites to make as small gifts because it packs a lot of personality into a tiny project.

Baby Bat Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Baby Bat Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Baby Bat Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Baby Bat Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with color when I make this bat — try pastel shades for a softer, nursery-friendly look or bright accent colours for a fun, playful bat.

If you want a bigger bat, I change to a thicker yarn and a larger hook; the wings especially scale up nicely with a bulkier yarn.

I sometimes swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes for a fully baby-safe lovey version suitable for little ones.

Try adding a little wire inside the wing fold if you want poseable wings that can be shaped and held in position.

You can make a keychain version by using thinner yarn and a very small hook, then attaching a keyring to the top loop before closing the head.

Embroider different facial expressions by moving the blush and mouth placement to give each bat its own personality.

Play with bow-tie sizes and colors — a contrasting centre wrap can be crocheted in a sparkle or variegated yarn for a special finish.

Mix and match yarn brands if you only have leftovers; just test a small sample to check gauge and eye spacing.

I like to add a tiny bell or a fabric tag sewn into the join under the body for a special gift touch.

Don’t be afraid to alter stitch counts slightly if you need the wings or ears to sit differently on your particular head size; pin and adjust before sewing.

When gifting, I often make a set of three bats in coordinated colours for a charming trio display.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Placing safety eyes too close together makes the face look squashed; count stitches carefully and ensure there are eight visible stitches between the eyes before fixing them. ✗ Using inconsistent tension creates uneven wings and body shapes; keep your tension steady throughout and match your dc tension to your sc tension if you make tight sc stitches. ✗ Overstuffing the head before final shaping will distort decreases and loose eyes; stuff gradually, especially around the eye area, and finish stuffing after several decrease rounds. ✗ Skipping the step of pinning parts before sewing can result in lopsided placement; always pin ears and wings and check the look from the front before permanently stitching them.

Baby Bat Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable baby bat lovey with this clear, photo-supported crochet pattern. You will create a cuddly head, body, ears, wings and a sweet bow-tie — perfect for gifts or nursery decor. The pattern uses Scheepjes Catona and a small hook for a compact, neat finish. Follow step-by-step instructions and helpful assembly tips to achieve a professional result.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Bat Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Approx. 25g yarn for your main colour - Scheepjes Catona Anthracite (501)
  • 02
    Approx. 25g yarn alternative - Scheepjes Catona Dark Olive (387)
  • 03
    Approx. 25g yarn alternative - Scheepjes Catona Bridal White (105)
  • 04
    A small amount of accent colour yarn - Scheepjes Catona Lime Juice (392)
  • 05
    A small amount of accent colour yarn - Scheepjes Catona Apricot (524)
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    A small amount of accent colour yarn - Scheepjes Catona Light Orchid (226)
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    A small amount of white yarn for the bow-tie knot (approx 10g)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.25mm (use a hook suitable for your yarn choice)
  • 02
    6mm safety eyes (2 pieces) - you may need larger eyes depending on hook/yarn size
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    Polyester stuffing
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    Darning/Tapestry needle
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    Pins for assembly
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers (optional) for keeping track of rounds

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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. You should have 8 visible stitches between the eyes. Do not add the backs yet, as it may be difficult to crochet the next round.

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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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.

— Embroider Blush :

STEP 1 :

Insert your needle through the opening and bring out two stitches back from the eye. Between rounds 11 & 12.

STEP 2 :

Embroider those two stitches once, then bring your needle back in - next to the eye. Then out - through the opening.

STEP 3 :

Repeat for the other side.

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.

Info :

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)

Info :

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.

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Into mr . . .

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 ch2 (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.

— 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)

Rounds 2-4 :

Ch 2 , turn , hdc in each stitch - 3 rows - 4 rows in total (6)

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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.

STEP 1 :

Thread your chain tail through the middle of the opposite end. Creating a loop at the back.

STEP 2 :

Pinch the coloured piece, place face down inside the loop and pull gently.

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.

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Finished bow-tie.

— Assembly :

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.

Point B :

The back corner should go between rounds 8 and 9. Approx. 3 stitches apart.

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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Always check how the ears look from the front before sewing. You may need to adjust the positioning slightly. If you need to adjust, first check point C - pinning/unpinning an extra stitch or two may fix it. If that doesn't help, I recommend leaving point A the same, and adjusting points B and C to achieve the desired look.

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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.

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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!

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach head to body by lining up the slst on the body with the slst on the head and stitch together through the front loops only, using the long tail left from the body.
  • Position each ear using Point A (between rounds 12 and 13), Point B (between rounds 8 and 9) and Point C (pin top tip between rounds 3 and 4) then sew picking up both loops on the ear and the corresponding stitch on the head.
  • Pin wings to the body in a narrow V-shape with starting rings 3-4 stitches apart where body meets head, then stitch the wings from bottom to top attaching one stitch every 2-3 body rows.
  • Fold each wing and stitch together through the back loops only so the ch2 points match the opposite side, then secure the folded wing to the body using the needle to pick up matching stitches.
  • Attach the finished bow-tie between the 2nd and 3rd rows beneath the head using the remaining tail and sew securely, then trim and weave in ends.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds and stitch counts, especially before placing safety eyes and starting decreases.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and shape as you go; overstuffing early can distort the decreases and displace safety eyes.
  • 💡Pin parts in place and check the look from the front before permanently sewing to achieve even, symmetrical placement.
  • 💡Keep your dc tension neat and compact for the wings so the finished wing is almost as tall as the head and body.

This baby bat amigurumi is a sweet, pocket-sized handmade friend ready for gifting or nursery display. The pattern includes clear step-by-step shaping, wing construction and assembly guidance to help you create a tidy finish. Enjoy the process and share your little bats with friends and family! 🧶🧡

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 9-12 cm tall when using Scheepjes Catona and a 2.25mm hook; size will vary with yarn and hook choice.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size; use an appropriate hook and be prepared to adjust eye size and stuffing accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic experience with magic rings, increases, decreases, and double crochet is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience level, assembly time, and added finishing details.

What safety eyes should I use?

The pattern suggests 6mm safety eyes, but you may prefer larger or smaller eyes depending on your yarn and hook; always secure safety eyes with appropriate backs.