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Baby Bat Amigurumi Pattern

Baby Bat Amigurumi Pattern
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2-4 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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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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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 creates a tiny, cuddly baby bat amigurumi with a shaped head and body, floppy ears, sculpted wings and a sweet bow-tie. It uses small-weight yarn and a fine hook to produce a neat, compact toy. The instructions include clear round-by-round steps, tips for stuffing and eye placement, and illustrated assembly guidance. Perfect for using scrap yarn and practicing shaping techniques.

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

The design includes step-by-step instructions for head, body, ears, wings and bow-tie plus placement and sewing tips. Detailed photos help guide eye placement, stuffing and final assembly for a polished finish.

Why You'll Love This Baby Bat Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms a few simple crochet stitches into a character full of charm and personality. I enjoy the small, focused format — it is satisfying to complete a whole toy in an afternoon while practising shaping and finishing skills. The method for eye placement and stuffing gives great results and helps the face look forward and cute. I also love how customizable the bow-tie and blush are — small color swaps change the whole mood of the bat.

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 how easy it is to customise this baby bat: swap the accent colour to change personality — try pastel pink for a sweet look or bright orange for a playful bat.

To make a larger bat, choose a bulkier yarn and a bigger hook; conversely use thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create a tiny keychain version.

I often change the eye size to alter expression — larger safety eyes give a cuter, more childlike look while smaller eyes look subtle and grown-up.

Try embroidering different blush shapes or skip the blush entirely for a simpler face; you can also add a tiny embroidered smile for more character.

For a seasonal touch, crochet the bow-tie in Halloween colours or add a tiny crocheted pumpkin accessory to the wing.

If you want posable wings, consider inserting a thin wire tape inside the wing fold before sewing the seam to create poseable tips.

You can make a matching family by changing yarn colours and eye sizes — create a set of three in graduated sizes for a charming display.

Experiment with faux fur yarn for the body to create a fuzzy bat; keep the head in smooth yarn for clearer facial detail.

I like to add small safety-stitched details like tiny eyebrows or freckles to make each bat unique and full of personality.

For gifts, stitch a loop at the top of the head or attach a keyring to the tail to make an instant handmade ornament or bag charm.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Inconsistent tension across sc and dc stitches makes wings and body uneven; maintain a steady tension and practice double crochet tension to match single crochet density. ✗ Placing safety eyes too close or too far apart will change the expression; count stitches and use the guide (eight visible stitches between eyes) before fixing eyes in place. ✗ Overstuffing the head before decreases will distort shaping and make closing difficult; stuff gradually, especially around the eyes, and add small amounts as you close. ✗ Skipping counting during increase/decrease rounds causes wrong stitch totals; count stitches after each shaping round and use stitch markers to mark round starts. ✗ Sewing ears or wings in the wrong position results in an unbalanced look; pin pieces and check how they look from the front before permanently sewing them.

Baby Bat Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable baby bat amigurumi to gift or keep — a compact, charming crochet project that finishes quickly. This pattern guides you through the head, body, ears, wings and bow-tie with clear step-by-step rounds. You will learn shaping, eye placement, and neat assembly techniques to create a professional-looking mini bat. Perfect for making multiple color variations and tiny keepsakes.

Intermediate 2-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Bat Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Scheepjes Catona approx. 25g main colour - Anthracite (501)
  • 02
    Scheepjes Catona approx. 25g main colour - Dark Olive (387)
  • 03
    Scheepjes Catona approx. 25g main colour - Bridal White (105)
  • 04
    Small amount Scheepjes Catona for accent (bow and blush) - Lime Juice (392), Apricot (524), Light Orchid (226)
  • 05
    Small amount white yarn for the bow-tie knot (approx. a few grams)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.25mm (or suitable for your yarn)
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    6mm safety eyes (2 pieces) - you may need larger eyes depending on hook/yarn size
  • 03
    Polyester stuffing
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    Darning/Tapestry needle
  • 05
    Pins for positioning
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    Scissors

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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.

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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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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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STUFFING & SHAPING 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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STUFFING & SHAPING 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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EMBROIDER BLUSH 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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EMBROIDER BLUSH STEP 3: Repeat for the other side.

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EMBROIDER BLUSH 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.

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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 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 for assembly.

— Assembly :

Item Name (P1) :

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.

Item Name (P2) :

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

Item Name (P3) :

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 ears by placing the front corner (Point A) in the second stitch back from the blush, one row down, between rounds 12 and 13; pick up both loops on the ear and sew through corresponding stitches on the head for a neat finish, then fasten off and weave in the end.
  • Position the back corner of the ear (Point B) between rounds 8 and 9, approximately 3 stitches apart from Point A; adjust Point C (pin top tip and flatten) as needed to achieve the desired look before sewing.
  • Pin the wings to the body creating a narrow V-shape with the starting rings positioned where the body meets the head (3-4 stitches apart); attach the wing from bottom to top with one stitch every 2-3 body rows.
  • After securing the top of the wing, bring your needle to the side of the body roughly in line with the ear, pick up a stitch from the wing and attach to the body; continue down to the bottom part of the body and secure, then fasten off and weave in ends.
  • Attach the bow-tie between the 2nd and 3rd rows beneath the head, secure tightly and hide ends; gently reshape the bat after all sewing so it looks plump and neat.

Important Notes

  • 💡Try to maintain consistent tension across the whole project, including dc stitches for the wings, to keep proportions even.
  • 💡Stuff the head and body gradually, paying careful attention around the eyes so they sit looking forward; add stuffing a little at a time.
  • 💡Always pin ears and wings in place and check how they look from the front before permanently sewing to avoid misplacement.
  • 💡When joining head and body, line up the slst on each piece and stitch through the front loops only for a neat seam.
  • 💡Take care with pins when making a very small bat — pins may protrude through the body and require careful handling until removed.

This little baby bat is a sweet, portable amigurumi you can finish in an afternoon, perfect for gifts or shelf displays. 🦇🧶 Use different accent colours to create playful personalities, and add tiny details for a unique touch. ✨ Happy crocheting — enjoy making your own fluttering friend! 🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately palm-sized when using Scheepjes Catona and a 2.25mm hook; exact size varies with yarn and hook choice.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will affect the final size; adjust your hook accordingly and test gauge by making a head to check proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases and decreases and working in the round is helpful.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this baby bat in about 2-4 hours, though time varies based on experience and how meticulous you are with stuffing and assembly.