Crochet Bat Ornament Pattern (Easy Halloween Decor)

This flat bat motif is a quick, satisfying make for Halloween decorating — string several into a garland, hang from a window, or use as a fun gift tag.

Materials

• Black worsted weight yarn (about 10g per bat)
• Small amount of white or yellow yarn for eyes
• 4.0mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Twine or ribbon for hanging

Abbreviations

• MR — magic ring
• sc — single crochet
• inc — increase
• ch — chain
• st(s) — stitch(es)

Body

• Round 1: MR, 6 sc in ring (6)
• Round 2: inc around (12)
• Round 3: sc around (12)

Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Wings (make 2)

Chain 10.

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in last st. This creates a curved, tapering wing shape.

For the classic scalloped bat-wing edge, work 2-3 small picots (ch 2, sl st back into the same stitch) along the outer curved edge before fastening off.

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Ears

Chain 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next ch to form a tiny pointed triangle. Fasten off. Make a second to match.

Assembly

Sew the wide end of each wing to either side of the round body. Sew the two small ear triangles to the top of the head/body.

Eyes

With white or yellow yarn, embroider two small dot eyes on the front of the body, or use tiny seed beads sewn on securely.

Finishing

Weave in all ends. Attach a small loop of twine or ribbon to the top for hanging.

Tip: crochet a batch of 8-10 bats in one sitting and string them along a mantel — they're small enough to go quickly once you've made the first one.

More pieces for a Halloween display: the ghost garland and the spiderweb coasters.