Meet the Amigurumi Bat Baby, a charming little creature that’s ready to flutter into your heart! 🦇🧶 With its upright pose, broad structured wings, large beige-lined ears, and plump beige belly, this brown baby bat is the perfect blend of spooky and sweet. Whether you’re crafting for Halloween, adding to a nocturnal animal collection, or just love unique plush designs, this tiny bat brings a delightful twist to your crochet lineup.
Perfect for crocheters who enjoy sculpted shapes and expressive features, this pattern invites you to stitch up a winged companion full of personality and warmth. Add a tiny bow tie, perch it upside down for fun, or pair it with other nighttime critters for a whimsical display. The Amigurumi Bat Baby is a joyful way to stitch up charm, curiosity, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! 🧵✨🌙
🦇 Amigurumi Bat Baby Crochet Pattern
Meet your new nocturnal friend — a charming baby bat with oversized ears, wide scalloped wings, and a soft beige belly. Perfect for Halloween decor, woodland nursery themes, or simply for bat lovers, this adorable amigurumi combines gentle shaping with whimsical details for an irresistibly cute result.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – involves shaping, color changes, sewing, and wing shaping.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–8 inches (18–20 cm) tall when made with DK or worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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DK or worsted weight yarn
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Dark Brown – 100 g (body, head, wings, outer ears)
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Beige – 50 g (belly patch, inner ears)
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Orange – small amount (nose)
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Crochet hook: 3.0 mm
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Safety eyes: 10 mm
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Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
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Tapestry needle & scissors
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Stitch marker
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Optional: light starch or fabric stiffener (for wings)
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 tog)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
( ) – Repeat instructions inside parentheses
[ ] – Stitch count at end of round
🧵 Head + Body (worked in one piece)
Yarn: Dark Brown
R1 – MR 6 sc [6]
R2 – inc × 6 [12]
R3 – (1 sc, inc) × 6 [18]
R4 – (2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
R5 – (3 sc, inc) × 6 [30]
R6 – (4 sc, inc) × 6 [36]
R7 – R12 sc around [36]
👉 Insert safety eyes between R9 and R10, about 6 stitches apart.
R13 – (4 sc, dec) × 6 [30]
R14 – (3 sc, dec) × 6 [24]
R15 – (2 sc, dec) × 6 [18]
R16 – (1 sc, dec) × 6 [12]
Start of body:
R17 – inc × 6 [18]
R18 – (2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
R19 – (3 sc, inc) × 6 [30]
R20 – R26 sc around [30]
R27 – (3 sc, dec) × 6 [24]
R28 – (2 sc, dec) × 6 [18]
Stuff firmly.
R29 – (1 sc, dec) × 6 [12]
R30 – dec × 6 [6]
FO and close tightly.
🌰 Belly Patch (Beige)
Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3, 3 sc in last st.
Work on other side of chain: sc 3, 2 sc in last st [12]
R2 – inc, sc 3, inc × 3, sc 3, inc × 2 [18]
R3 – sc, inc, sc 3, (sc, inc) × 3, sc 3, (sc, inc) × 2 [24]
R4 – 2 sc, inc, sc 3, (2 sc, inc) × 3, sc 3, (2 sc, inc) × 2 [30]
FO, leaving a long tail.
Sew to front of body with the top edge just beneath the head.
🧡 Nose (Vertical Oval – Orange)
MR 5 sc [5]
R2 – inc × 5 [10]
R3–R4 – sc around [10]
R5 – (3 sc, dec) × 2 [8]
Flatten vertically. Sew between and slightly below the eyes, positioning vertically for the correct elongated snout look.
👂 Ears (Make 2 – Dark Brown outer + Beige inner)
Outer Ear (Dark Brown)
R1 MR 6 sc [6]
R2 (1 sc, inc) × 3 [9]
R3 (2 sc, inc) × 3 [12]
R4 (3 sc, inc) × 3 [15]
R5 (4 sc, inc) × 3 [18]
R6 (5 sc, inc) × 3 [21]
R7–R8 sc around [21]
FO, leave long tail.
Inner Ear (Beige)
Work same as above but stop at R5 (18 sts).
Sew beige inner onto the brown outer.
Fold slightly and attach to top sides of head so the ears tilt forward and stand upright.
🦇 Wings (Make 2 – Dark Brown)
Each wing is crocheted in rows with scalloped tips for realism.
ch 20
R1 – sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across [19]
R2 – ch 1, turn, sc 14, ch 6, sc back 5 sts, continue sc to end [18]
R3 – ch 1, turn, sc 10, ch 6, sc 5 back, continue sc [18]
R4 – ch 1, turn, sc 6, ch 5, sc 4 back, continue sc [17]
R5 – ch 1, turn, sc across, sl st to edge, FO.
Leave a long tail for sewing.
Shape slightly into three curved scallops and attach the top inner edge just below the head on each side.
(Optional) Lightly steam-block or brush the scallops to emphasize the curves.
🧷 Assembly
1️⃣ Sew the belly patch to the front of the body.
2️⃣ Attach the head and body firmly together.
3️⃣ Sew the ears upright and angled slightly forward.
4️⃣ Attach the wings under the head so they stretch outward.
5️⃣ Add the nose under the eyes and sew securely.
6️⃣ Weave in all ends.
7️⃣ Shape wings and ears gently with your fingers.
(Optional) Add a hanging loop on top for display.
🌙 Finishing Touches
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Stuff firmly for a plump shape but leave the wings unstuffed.
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If desired, apply light fabric stiffener to wings for extra structure.
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Use a damp cloth or steamer to shape the ears perfectly.
🦇 Your Finished Bat
Your amigurumi bat baby is complete! With its big upright ears, vertical orange nose, soft beige belly, and perfectly scalloped wings, this little cutie is photo-accurate to the original design.
It’s the perfect handmade accent for Halloween, woodland nurseries, or anyone who loves cute creatures of the night. 💕
Happy Crocheting and enjoy your new fluttery friend!
