Little Bat

Little Bat Amigurumi Crochet Toy

What is Being Made

Little Bat is an amigurumi-style crochet toy designed by Deja Joy through Knit and Crochet Ever After. This is a finished stuffed bat doll measuring 11 inches wide by 4 inches tall, suitable as a decorative toy or plush companion piece. The project uses crochet techniques to construct a three-dimensional figure that is then stuffed to create a soft, huggable finished object.

Crochet Techniques and Construction Methods

This intermediate-level crochet project employs several key techniques to bring the bat to life. The pattern is worked entirely in continuous spirals, meaning rounds are not joined at the end—instead, stitching continues seamlessly in an upward spiral motion. This technique creates a smooth, continuous fabric without visible seams at round transitions.

A stitch marker is essential for tracking rounds as you work, since there are no joining points to mark progress. The pattern includes special instructions for single crochet stitches worked to an edge; these edge stitches are positioning stitches only and do not count toward the total stitch count for each round, allowing the crafter to transition smoothly between sections.

The stuffed construction requires fiberfill stuffing inserted into the crocheted fabric, making stitch tension critical to prevent stuffing from showing through the finished piece. Safety features include 9mm black plastic safety eyes attached to the face, a standard amigurumi embellishment.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used throughout this pattern is the single crochet (SC), the foundational stitch for amigurumi construction. Single crochet creates a tight, dense fabric ideal for stuffed toys, as it prevents filling materials from shifting or becoming visible through gaps in the fabric.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Little Bat pattern calls for 200 yards of Knit Picks Brava Worsted weight yarn in Black (colorway 25693). Knit Picks Brava is a worsted-weight, medium-weight yarn offered at 100 grams per 218-yard skein. This yardage requirement means you will need slightly less than one full skein to complete the project.

The pattern specifies a 3.5mm crochet hook (US size E) with a gauge of 2 inches equaling 12 single crochets and 14 rows. However, the designer notes that gauge is not critical unless you require the exact finished dimensions; adjusting hook size to maintain tight stitches that conceal stuffing is more important than matching the specified gauge precisely.

Yarn substitution is permitted—any medium-weight yarn will work as a substitute for Knit Picks Brava, provided you select a hook size that creates sufficiently tight stitches to prevent stuffing visibility. The key is matching yarn weight and adjusting hook size as needed for proper fabric density.

Additional materials include a yarn needle or tapestry needle for weaving in ends and assembling pieces, fiberfill stuffing for creating the three-dimensional form, and the 9mm black plastic safety eyes for facial features.

Pattern Notes for Crafters

Designers recommend reading through all instructions before beginning to familiarize yourself with the spiral construction method and special stitch-counting rules. This intermediate project is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills in single crochet and basic amigurumi assembly.