Learn how to make your own cute no-sew Jelly Bean Bat amigurumi, with this quick, step-by-step Crochet Mini Bat Pattern!
Make a cute little bat plush in under an hour! This free crochet mini bat pattern is no-sew, easy to follow, and perfect for Halloween gifts or spooky craft stalls. At just 3.5 inches, it’s a quick project using small amounts of yarn. A fun, fast make for beginners or anyone looking for a cute bat plushie without the hassle of sewing pieces together.
Free Crochet Mini Bat Pattern for Halloween
This free crochet mini bat pattern is a fast, no-sew Halloween make that’s perfect for using up leftover yarn and takes under an hour to complete.
Ideas for What this Cute Bat Amigurumi is Good For!
- A fun Halloween gift for friends or kids
- Great last-minute craft fair stock filler
- Cute little pocket pal or crochet keychain accessory
- Easy project for beginners practicing amigurumi
- Halloween party favours or trick-or-treat extras
- Fast seller for spooky season at craft markets
- Makes a thoughtful handmade present for bat lovers
- Something your teen will thank you for!
- Ideal for adding to Halloween wreaths or home décor
- Perfect scrapbuster for using small bits of black, grey or purple yarn
The pictured Jelly Bean Bat amigurumi is shown using Hobbii Honey Bunny (similar to Premier Parfait Chunky), (light super bulky (6)).
Feel free to experiment with your favourite Amigurumi yarns as well! Check out this post for some guidelines on how.
This Mini Bat Crochet Pattern also includes a Full Video Tutorial!
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What you will need to make your No-Sew Jelly Bean Bat Crochet Pattern
[A detailed, step-by-step pattern with both written instructions and easy to follow video tutorial]
Materials:
Hook size 5.0 mm (H)
Main Colour – 20 yards
Accent Colours – small amount
- Polyester filling – small amount
- 2 – 10mm black safety eyes (not suitable for children under 3): See video for embroidering sleepy eyes as an alternative.
- Stitch Markers or Safety pins to help with sewing placement
- Yarn needle to weave in the ends
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Gauge:
4 Rounds of Gauge Pattern = 2.0 inch diameter
Gauge Pattern:
Create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: *2sc* 6 times (12)
Round 3: *sc, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
Abbreviations:
| Bobble St | Bobble Stitch |
| BLO | Back Loop Only |
| ch | chain |
| dc | double crochet |
| FLO | Front Loop Only |
| sc | single crochet |
| Sc3tog | single crochet 3 stiches together |
| scdec | single crochet decrease |
| ss | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| *to* | repeat the sequence between the ** the number of times indicated |
| Trc | triple/treble crochet |
| YO | Yarn Over |
Special Stitches & Techniques:
Full Video Tutorial –
Bobble Stitch – *YO, insert hook into indicated st, YO, pull up loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook* 5 times, YO, pull through all 6 loops on hook.
Magic ring
Lining Up Wings
Embroider Nose
Embroider Sleepy Eyes
Notes:
- #sc, eg. (2sc, 3sc, etc) shows the number of scs to be completed in the indicated st
- Sts listed between brackets are all worked in the same st, eg. (hdc, dc)
- I highly recommend using a stitch marker to help keep track of the rounds for the body/head
Start your No-Sew Crochet Bat Pattern:
Wings (make 1 of each):
The wings are worked in rows with the 2 ends used to tie the wings in place after they are crocheted on.
Right Wing:
Worked starting from the top of the wing.
Using Main Colour, leave a 6 inch starting tail, ch 10
Row 1: 2sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 2 chs, sc3tog, sc in the next 2 chs, 2sc (9).
Rows 2-3: ch1, turn, 2sc, sc in the next 2 sts, sc3tog, sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc (9)
End off, leaving a 6 inch tail.
Left Wing:
Worked starting from the bottom of the wing.
Using Main Colour, leave a 6 inch starting tail, ch 10
Row 1: scdec starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 2 chs, 3sc, sc in the next 2 chs, scdec (9).
Rows 2-3: ch1, turn, scdec, sc in the next 2 sts, 3sc, sc in the next 2 sts, scdec (9)
End off, leaving a 6 inch tail.
Body/Head:
The body and head are worked in one piece from the bottom up in continuous rounds.
Lining Up Wings – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylLu8KZaY3E&t=864s
Using Main Colour, create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: *2sc* 6 times (12)
Round 3: *sc in the next, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: sc, bobble st,sc in the next 5 sts, bobble st, sc in the next 10 sts (18)
Round 5: *sc in the next 4 sts, scdec* 3 times (15)
Rounds 6-7: sc in each st (15)
| Round 8: Adding Wings: Place the animal down on a hard surface with the body face ‘up’ and the feet facing you. Locate the 7 centre front sts and mark them with a stitch marker (the wings will be placed on either side of these sts). Locate the far right marked st. Count over 1 st to the right of it, if this is not the next unworked st of the body, crochet over to this stitch. (If left handed you will locate the left st and count over 1 st to the left). Fold the left wing in half so that the yarn tails meet. Place the first wing in front of the body to the right of the marked sts (left if you’re left handed). Working through both sides (end of rounds 1 and 3) of the wing (opening facing forward), and the next unworked st on the body, sc. Working through the body only, scdec, sc in the next 3 sts, scdec, (these are your marked sts). Place the second wing in front of your work (body). Working through both pieces [both sides (end of rounds 1 and 3) of the right wing (opening facing forward), and the next unworked st on the body], sc in the next st, working through the body only, sc in the next 2 sts, scdec, sc in the next 2 sts (12). After completing the round (or wait until after Round 9), pull the tails into the body on either side of the stitch used to attach the wings. Tie the tails together on the inside of the body. |  |
Round 9: *2sc* 12 times (24)
Rounds 10-12: sc in each st (24)
Round 13: *sc in the next 6 sts, scdec* 3 times (21)
Round 14: *sc in the next 5 sts, scdec* 3 times (18)
Round 15: *sc in the next 4 sts, scdec* 3 times (15)
| Adding Eyes: If using safety eyes, place 6 sts apart on Round 12 of the body/head. Begin Stuffing. If you haven’t already, pull the tails into the body on either side of the stitch used to attach the wings. Tie the tails together on the inside of the body. Begin Stuffing. |
Round 16: *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 3 times (12)
Finish stuffing
Round 17: *scdec* 6 times (6)
End off leaving a 6 inch tail, cinch the last 6 sts together using the FLO of Round 17 and weave in the end.
| Adding Ears: Place stitch markers on Round 14, 9 sts apart. (2 rounds up and 2 sts towards the outside of each eye). Eye 1: Attach yarn under the first marked stitch. Working all sts in the same marked st (ch2, dc, ch1, trc, ch1, dc, ch2, ss). Eye 2: Attach yarn under the second marked stitch. Working all sts in the same marked st (ch2, dc, ch1, trc, ch1, dc, ch2, ss). End off, weave in ends | |
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| Nose: Using Pink, insert your needle horizontally 1 round down from eyes under 2 sts. (Note – to make it centred you may need to insert needle in the middle of the sts as shown). Repeat 2-3 times though the same set of holes. Tie off and weave in ends. Follow video for embroidering the nose and adding eye highlights. Embroider Nose/Eye Highlights |
Congratulations!
You have now completed your No Sew Jelly Bean Bat Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern.
Kid Safety First! Embroidering vs. Safety Eyes:
When it comes to crafting for little ones, safety is always a top priority. While both safety eyes and embroidered eyes can add personality to your bat, there are some key considerations.
- Quick: Safety eyes are great for a quick and secure finish, and give a cute, kawaii kind of look to your amigurumi doll
- Customizable: Embroidered eyes offer a more customizable option. If you’re gifting your bat to a young child, embroidery eyes might be the safer bet.
Ultimately, the choice is yours – pick the method that best suits your project and peace of mind!
Discover my embroidered sleepy eye tutorial.
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The best part? This no-sew amigurumi construction makes it a breeze to create, letting you skip the fiddly sewing steps and focus on the pure joy of crafting your own plush bat!
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