The season for spooky-cute softies is officially open! This crochet bat amigurumi by Jen Hayes is a delightfully charming design that will bring a touch of spookiness to your Halloween festivities. It will make an excellent choice for those looking to add a last-minute decoration to their home or a fun little toy for kids.
Is This Bat Pattern Suitable for Beginners?
This bat crochet pattern is a project that you can easily adjust to your skill level. How? The designer created two toy versions – one made with fur yarn and one with a smooth design. Fuzzy fibers are very tricky to work with, so if you’re a beginner, it’s better for you to go for smooth yarn. You can also skip the topstitching on the wings to make it even more straightforward.
What You’ll Need to Bring This Bat to Life
Depending on which bat version you’d like to make, you will need different materials. For the one with a fuzzy body, you will need fur yarn such as Lion Brand Fun Fur Solid that pairs well with a 5 mm crochet hook. You will also need a 3.5 mm one for the wings and ears.
The bat with a smooth look can be made with any medium-weight yarn, but the designer used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice and a 3.5 mm hook.
Apart from hooks and yarn, you should also prepare some stuffing and 15 mm safety eyes.
Can I Customize the Bat’s Look?
Absolutely! This crochet bat amigurumi pattern is perfect to mix and match. You can decide whether to make its body with fuzzy or regular yarn. Add the overlayed wing lines or skip them for a simpler look. Stick to two-tone colored ears or go for solid ones. Not to mention that you can play around with different shade combinations.
How Do I Attach the Eyes Safely?
There is no doubt that plastic safety eyes give amigurumi toys that clean, polished look. You insert them between the stitches and secure them by pushing the backing. However, if you want this handmade toy to give to a baby or small child, you’d better swap them for embroidered or crocheted eyes.
