Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.
Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.
An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.
This pattern creates a small, charming baby bat amigurumi with wings and a sweet bow-tie detail. It uses a compact yarn and a small hook to create a neat, firm fabric ideal for toys. The design focuses on simple shaping and clear step-by-step rounds so you can follow along easily.
Includes full round-by-round instructions for the head, body, ears, wings and bow-tie, plus assembly and stuffing tips. Perfect as a gift or nursery decor.
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple crochet stitches into a character with personality and charm. I enjoy the small, focused pieces — they crochet up quickly and give a huge cuteness payoff. The wing shaping is one of my favorite parts; it adds personality without complicated sewing. I also love that the bow-tie accessory lets you add color pops and personalization. Making a whole flock in different colors is one of my favorite ways to gift handmade joy.
I love changing the colour palette to make each bat unique; try pastels for a nursery-friendly version or bright contrasting bows for playful characters.
I often switch to a thicker yarn and a larger hook to make a chunky, huggable bat—just remember to increase eye size and adjust stuffing.
I sometimes embroider little eyelashes or mouths to add personality instead of using felt or safety eyes.
For a keychain, use finer yarn and a smaller hook, add a keyring to the top loop and reduce stuffing slightly to keep it lightweight.
I like to make matching sets with alternating accent colours for the bow-tie so they look great displayed together.
Try using sparkly or variegated yarn for the wings for a whimsical, magical take on the bat.
I sometimes add wire to the wings’ inside seam before stitching closed for a slightly poseable wing edge.
To make a sleepy expression, place eyes slightly lower and stitch a relaxed mouth with embroidery thread.
Make a winter-themed bat by sewing a tiny crocheted scarf in a contrasting colour around the neck.
I recommend experimenting with different hook sizes for a tighter or looser fabric until you get the look you love before making multiple copies.
Make your own cuddly baby bat with this detailed crochet pattern. You will learn how to crochet the head, body, ears, wings and a tiny bow-tie, then assemble them into an adorable finished toy. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, placement tips for safety eyes, stuffing and shaping guidance, and clear assembly instructions so you can make a polished little companion.
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.
In your main colour, make 6sc in mr.
(inc) x 6 (12)
(sc, inc) x 6 (18)
(sc 2, inc) x 6 (24)
(sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)
(sc 4, inc) x 6 (36)
sc in each - 2 rounds (36)
(sc 5, inc) x 6 (42)
sc in each - 4 rounds (42)
Insert safety eyes as shown. Do not add the backs yet, as it may be difficult to crochet the next round.
STEP 1: Count 7 stitches back from hook. 2 rows up, between rounds 10 + 11. Place first eye here. STEP 2: Count 10 stitches back. Place second eye here. You should have 8 visible stitches between the eyes.
(sc 4, dec) x 7 (35)
stuffing step 1
(sc 3, dec) x 7 (28)
stuffing step 2
(sc 2, dec) x 7 (21)
(sc, dec) x 7 (14)
stuffing step 3
Slst, FO, and weave in tail.
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. STEP 2. Stuff rounds 12 and above. Gently pad out the area between, and around, the eyes. Don't stuff too firmly just yet. 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!
Continue with your main colour and make 6sc in mr.
(inc, sc) x 3 (9)
(inc, sc 2) x 3 (12)
(inc, sc 3) x 3 (15)
(inc, sc 4) x 3 (18)
(inc, sc 2) x 6 (24)
sc in each stitch - 3 rounds (24)
Begin to stuff the body. From here, stuff as you go.
(dec, sc 6) x 3 (21)
sc in each stitch (21)
(dec, sc 5) x 3 (18)
(sc 3, dec, sc 2, dec) x 2 (14)
Sc in the next 3 stitches, Slst in the next. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing, and pull through.
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.
3sc = make 3 sc into the same stitch. 2sc = make 2 sc into the same stitch. Start with 6sc in mr.
(3sc, sc) x 3 (12)
Sc, (3sc, sc 3) x 2, 3sc, sc 2 (18)
Sc 2, (3sc, sc 5) x 2, 3sc, sc 3 (24)
Sc 3, (3sc, sc 7) x 2, 3sc, sc 4 (30)
Sc 4, (2sc, sc 9) x 2, 2sc, sc 4, slst (33)
Cut yarn, and pull through - leaving approx. 40cm tail. Make the second ear.
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.
Into mr . . . 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.
Ch3, dc 15, slst into ch2 (16)
Ch3, dc in same ch2 space, (dc, dc-inc) x 7, dc, slst in ch2 (24)
Ch3, dc in same ch2 space, (dc 2, dc-inc) x 7, dc 2, slst in ch2 (32)
Ch3, dc in same ch2 space, (dc 3, dc-inc) x 7, dc 3, slst in ch2 (40)
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)
Cut approx. 60 cm of yarn and pull through.
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.
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.
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).
In your accent colour...
Ch 8, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each space (6)
Ch 2, turn, hdc in each stitch - 3 rows (4 rows in total) (6)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
In white... Ch 7 with a 10cm tail. Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in each space (4). Slst into ch1, cut 10cm and pull through. Go to step 1.
1. Thread your chain tail through the middle of the opposite end. Creating a loop at the back. 2. Pinch the coloured piece, place face down inside the loop and pull gently. 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.
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.
The back corner should go between rounds 8 and 9. Approx. 3 stitches apart.
Gently pinch the top tip of the ear, then flatten against the head. Pin between rounds 3 and 4.
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, leave point A the same, and adjust points B and C to achieve the desired look.
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.
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!
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. You can bend the wing back slightly to get the correct position. 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. 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. 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.
Attach the bow-tie between the 2nd and 3rd rows beneath the head. Gently squish him back into shape with your fingers and you're all done!
This little baby bat is a delightful handmade companion that makes a perfect small gift or decor item. The pattern balances simple rounds with a few shaping tricks to create maximum personality with minimal fuss. Try different yarn colors for seasonal or themed bats and enjoy the smiles it brings! 🧶🦇
The finished amigurumi is small — roughly palm-sized when using Scheepjes Catona and a 2.25mm hook, though exact size will vary with yarn and hook choice.
Yes, you can change yarn weight, but this will affect the final size; use an appropriate hook for your yarn and be prepared to adjust eye size and stuffing accordingly.
This pattern is rated intermediate; you should be comfortable with sc, inc, dec, dc and basic shaping techniques to follow the rounds and assembly instructions.
Most crocheters finish this baby bat in about 5-7 hours spread over a weekend, depending on experience and assembly time.
The pattern recommends 6mm safety eyes; you may need larger eyes depending on your hook and yarn size, so check placement visually before inserting backs.
