Crochet Bat Appliqué Pattern - Make Bat Bunting for Halloween: Patter…

Crochet bat head with two pointed ears attached to the top of the wings, worked in dark grey yarn on a light wood surface

Project introduction

This overview covers a free, quick and easy crochet design for Halloween bat decorations. The motif works as a hanging piece on its own or as an appliqué attached to another project, and it is a good way to use up small amounts of black yarn scraps.

The original designer notes that this silhouette belongs to a broader collection of Halloween garland patterns. Related designs in that collection include pumpkin faces, spider webs, ghosts and a cat face, all published on the source site. Joining several bats together creates bunting for your home.

What you will find below:

Materials and notes, including yarn quantity, hook size and finished size
The abbreviation list used by the designer
An overview of how the bat is constructed, from wings to head to the optional bottom point
Optional finishing with fabric stiffener
How to join two bats and add hanging loops for bunting

Materials & Notes

You will need approximately 15 meters (17 yards) of Black DK or light worsted yarn. The designer used Rico Creative Cotton Aran, which they treat as equivalent to DK for this project. A 3.5mm crochet hook is recommended, along with a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Optional fabric stiffener, such as Beacon Stiffen Stuff, can make the bat flatter and more rigid. The finished size is approximately 16.5 cm wide by 11 cm tall (6.5 inches x 4.5 inches). Gauge is not critical, so you may use any yarn weight, though this will change the final dimensions slightly.

If you switch yarn weights, adjust your hook size accordingly. Using a hook smaller than the standard recommendation for your yarn helps create a dense fabric, which makes the bat sturdier and less floppy, a useful quality for hanging decorations.

Abbreviations

This pattern uses US crochet terms, with UK equivalents listed where necessary. Key abbreviations include R for row, yoh for yarn over or around the hook, RS for right side facing, and WS for wrong side facing. St stands for stitch or stitches, while ch means chain and ch sp indicates chain space.

Tch refers to the turning chain, specifically the third chain of three that counts as the first double crochet. Sl st is slip stitch, sc is single crochet (UK: double crochet), and hdc is half double crochet (UK: half treble crochet). Dc is double crochet (US: treble crochet).

Dc2tog means double crochet two stitches together to reduce to one stitch (UK: treble crochet two together). This technique is only used once, for the optional bottom point. Sk N instructs you to skip the next N stitches. Shorthand like dc x N means work a double crochet in each of the next N stitches, while Xdc means work X double crochet stitches in the same stitch. Parentheses followed by x N times means repeat the instructions between the parentheses N times, and parentheses in ch sp means work everything between the parentheses in the chain space.

Crochet Bat Pattern Overview

This section covers the Crochet Bat Appliqué Pattern, which can also be repeated to make Halloween Bat Bunting. The total estimated time for completing one bat is 45 minutes.

Top of Bat Wings

Dark navy crochet bat wing strip in progress with a wavy scalloped edge and a raised section in the middle, laid flat on a light textured fabric surface.

The designer recommends crocheting into the top loop of each chain to save time, especially since black yarn can be difficult to see. Each row follows a ripple or chevron structure, alternating between skipping two stitches and chaining two to create a wavy wing shape.

The wings are symmetrical. After working three double crochets into the center chain, you repeat the previous steps in reverse order. This ensures both wings match as they extend from the central point outward.

Row 1 begins with a chain of 32. You skip three chains (counting as the first double crochet), then work groups of double crochets separated by skipped stitches and chain spaces. Marking the second double crochet in the center group as the midpoint can help maintain symmetry.

Rest of Bat Wings

Dark blue crocheted bat wing shape with wavy edges, open chain spaces along the wings and a V shaped dip in the middle, lying flat on a light wood grain surface.

The next two rows add increases to further shape the wings. Although the instructions appear lengthy, each row remains symmetrical around the central stitch. The pattern lists the center stitch separately to highlight how the left and right sides mirror each other.

Row 2 is worked on the wrong side, starting with a turning chain and increasing at the beginning and end. Row 3 is worked on the right side, continuing the increase pattern. Both rows feature clusters of double crochets worked into chain spaces to expand the wing span.

After completing Row 3, fasten off and weave in the two yarn ends. This establishes the basic wing structure before moving on to adding the head and other details.

Add the Bat Head

Dark navy crochet bat appliqué with two short pointed ears and wide scalloped wings, laid flat on a light wood surface.

To create the head, work into three central loops along the top edge of the wing base. These loops remain open because the initial row was worked into the top loops of the foundation chain. With the right side facing, identify the fourth loop from the right.

Rows 1 through 3 build the head using single crochet stitches. Row 4 forms the left ear by working a half double crochet and fastening off with a knot. Turn the work to create the right ear similarly, pulling yarn through the first single crochet before working the half double crochet.

Weave the ear ends down the inner edges of the ears and pinch them to create a pointed shape. Weave any remaining ends securely into the head area to finish the facial structure.

Add Bottom Point (optional)

Dark charcoal crochet bat appliqué with two pointed ears and a pointed bottom tip, lying flat on a light wood surface, shown as a finished motif.

An optional step adds a pointed tip to the bottom of the bat, reminiscent of a classic logo shape. With the right side facing, turn the bat upside down so the bottom edge is at the top. Locate the three double crochets at the center point.

Insert your hook into the first double crochet of this group and pull up a loop. Chain three, then work a double crochet two together across the remaining two center stitches. Fasten off and weave in the ends to secure the point.

Finishing (optional)

Three dark navy crocheted bat appliques joined edge to edge on a light wood grain surface, each with pointed ears, wavy openwork wings and a pointed lower tip

The bat should naturally have some body without curling immediately after being removed from the hook. The wings often retain a slight movement, mimicking flying bats. If you prefer a flatter, more rigid decoration, you can apply fabric stiffener.

Soak the bat in stiffener and lay it flat on foil or plastic to dry. If making a garland, it is easier to join the bats before stiffening them. Alternatively, leave the far edge points unstiffened or stiffen the entire assembled garland at the end.

Crochet Bat Bunting

Five black crochet bats joined into a garland draped across a light wood shelf, with a glass vase holding dried autumn leaves in the background.

Joining multiple bats together creates a festive Halloween garland. You can crochet or stitch the individual motifs together to form a continuous hanging decoration.

How to Join 2 Bats with Crochet

Two black crocheted bat shapes lying side by side on a pale wood surface, with a red and white handled crochet hook resting at the point where their top edges meet and a black yarn strand rising out of frame.

Place two bats side by side so their wing tips touch. Insert your hook through the left corner of one bat and the right corner of the other. Yarn over and pull a loop through both corners, then yarn over again and pull through the loop on your hook to secure.

Fasten off, knot both ends, and weave them into the bat wings. Repeat this process to connect additional bats until you reach your desired garland length.

Crochet Hanging Loops at Each End

Black crochet bat with pointed ears and a cream chain hanging loop attached at the tip of one wing, laid flat on a light wood surface

Black crochet bat garland hanging on a white mantelpiece, suspended from a cream crocheted cord with a small loop at each end, with potted plants and a glass candle holder on the shelf above.

Once all bats are joined, add cord to hang the garland by chaining at each end. The designer used cream yarn for the ends to contrast with the black bats and blend with a mantel.

Poke your hook through the left wing tip, yarn over, and pull a loop through. Crochet chains until you have enough cord for hanging. Add six to eight extra chains if you want a small hanging loop at the end. The designer made 37 chains with worsted cream cotton.

To create a hanging loop, skip six to eight chains and slip stitch into the next chain to form a circle. Fasten off and weave both ends into the chain cord. Repeat these steps on the right side of the garland.

The designer notes that the free pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only and may not be copied, sold, translated or distributed without permission.

For the complete written instructions and images, visit the Original designer’s pattern and instructions. This resource provides the detailed row-by-row guidance needed to replicate the project accurately.

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Crochet Bat Appliqué Pattern - Make Bat Bunting for Halloween: Pattern Overview

Project introduction

Materials & Notes

Abbreviations