Description
A small seasonal crochet project that makes a charming bat for Halloween decoration or as a handmade gift.
Ingredients
- 110 yards of black worsted weight yarn (weight 4, medium)
- H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Small amount of white worsted weight yarn for the eyes, about 6 yards
- Small amount of pink or gray worsted weight yarn for the mouth or ears, about 4 yards
- Polyester fiberfill, about 1.5 ounces (43 g)
- Yarn needle with a blunt tip
- Sharp scissors
- One stitch marker (optional)
- Tape measure
- Two small felt circles or embroidered eyes (optional)
Instructions
- Form a magic ring. Chain 1, then work 6 single crochet (sc) into the ring. Pull the yarn tail gently to close the center, then join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first single crochet.
- Chain 1, then work 2 single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
- Chain 1, then repeat single crochet in the next stitch and 2 single crochet in the following stitch around. Join with a slip stitch.
- Chain 1 and work 1 single crochet in each stitch around for 8 rounds.
- Chain 1. Work 1 single crochet in the next stitch, then make a decrease over the following 2 stitches. Repeat around and join with a slip stitch.
- Add polyester fiberfill through the open end, filling the body gently.
- Chain 1, then work a decrease over the next 2 stitches around. Join with a slip stitch. Cut the yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail.
- Thread the tail through a yarn needle and pass it through the front loops only of the remaining stitches, pulling the opening closed.
- Chain 10 for the foundation chain for the first wing. Work 1 half double crochet (hdc) in the third chain from the hook, then 1 hdc in each remaining chain across.
- Chain 2 and turn. Work 2 hdc in the first stitch, 1 hdc in the next stitch, 2 hdc in the next stitch, and 1 hdc in each remaining stitch across.
- Chain 2 and turn. Work 1 hdc in each of the first 3 stitches, then work a double crochet in the next stitch. Chain 2, then work a slip stitch into the next stitch. Finish with 1 hdc in each remaining stitch across.
- Chain 1 and turn. Work 1 single crochet in each stitch and chain-2 space across the top edge. Fasten off with a 10-inch tail.
- Repeat for the second wing using the same instructions.
- Sew the wider edges of both wings to the back of the body.
- Embroider small eyes and a tiny mouth with yarn.
- Check for missed stitches, loose tails, and weave in the ends securely.
Notes
Ensure no loose small parts if a young child might handle the bat.