Crochet Oscar the Little Bat

Crochet Oscar the Little Bat: A Free Halloween Amigurumi Pattern

ByEmila Lorein

Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by crocheting your very own spooky (but oh-so-cute) little bat? Meet Oscar the Little Bat, a charming amigurumi friend designed by Irene Strange for Paintbox Yarns.

This free crochet pattern is perfect for intermediate crafters who love making small, huggable creatures. Oscar stands at 6 inches (15 cm) tall, making him the perfect size for little hands or a festive Halloween display.

Whether you’re making Oscar for yourself, a friend, or a little one who loves bats, this project is a fun and rewarding crochet adventure. Let’s get started!

Crochet Oscar the Little Bat

Materials You’ll Need

Before we dive into the pattern, let’s gather all the supplies:

Yarn 

  • Colorway 1 (Pastel)
    • 1 ball Dusty Lilac (A)
    • 1 ball Pale Lilac (B)
    • 1 ball Blush Pink (C)
  • Colorway 2 (Classic)
    • 1 ball Granite Grey (A)
    • 1 ball Pure Black (B)
    • 1 ball Vanilla Cream (C)

Other Supplies

  • US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook
  • Stitch marker
  • Pair of ¾-inch (10mm) black safety eyes
  • Toy stuffing
  • Yarn needle
  • Small amount of white yarn (for teeth embroidery)

Crochet Abbreviations & Notes

Abbreviations

  • ch = chain
  • sc (dc) = single crochet (UK double crochet)
  • inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec = decrease (sc two stitches together)
  • slst = slip stitch
  • st(s) = stitch(es)

Pattern Notes

  • Work in continuous rounds (no joining at the end of each round).
  • Use a stitch marker to mark the start of each round.
  • For invisible decreases, insert hook under the front loop of the first stitch and both loops of the second stitch, then complete as a regular sc.
  • Stuff firmly as you go to avoid gaps.

Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions

Head and Body (Yarn A)

  1. Start with a magic ring, 8 sc in the ring. (8 sts)
  2. Round 2: Inc in each st around. (16 sts)
  3. Round 3: [1 sc, inc in next 2 sts, 1 sc] x4. (24 sts)
  4. Round 4: [2 sc, inc in next 2 sts, 2 sc] x4. (32 sts)
  5. Round 5: [3 sc, inc in next st] x8. (40 sts)
  6. Round 6: Sc around.
  7. Round 7: [4 sc, inc in next st] x8. (48 sts)
  8. Rounds 8–15: Sc around.
  9. Round 16: [Dec, 6 sc] x6. (42 sts)
  10. Continue decreasing until Round 33: [Dec] x6. (6 sts)
  11. Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew closed.

🔹 Tip: Add safety eyes between Rounds 13–14, spacing them about 11 stitches apart.

Ears (Make 2 Inner & 2 Outer)

Inner Ears (Yarn C)

  1. Magic ring, 6 sc.
  2. Round 2: [3 sc in next st, 1 sc] x3. (12 sts)
  3. Continue increasing until Round 4: [2 sc, 3 sc in next st, 3 sc] x3. (24 sts)

Outer Ears (Yarn A)

  1. Repeat same as inner ear.
  2. Round 5: Place inner ear on top and crochet through both layers.

🔹 Sew ears to the head between Rounds 4–10, leaving a small gap in the middle.

Muzzle, Feet, and Tummy

  • Muzzle (Yarn B, Make 2): Magic ring, 5 sc → Inc around (10 sts). Sew between eyes.
  • Feet (Yarn A, Make 2): Magic ring, 5 sc → Inc around → Stuff lightly and sew to body.
  • Tummy (Yarn B): Magic ring, 6 sc → Increase until 24 sts. Sew to body under the head.

Cheeks, Arms, and Wings

  • Cheeks (Yarn C, Make 2): Magic ring, 6 sc. Sew near eyes.
  • Arms (Yarn A, Make 2): Magic ring, 6 sc → Sc for 12 rounds. Sew to body.
  • Wings (Yarn A or B, Make 2): Work in rows, increasing and decreasing for shape.

🔹 Sew wings under the arms and along the body.

Finishing Touches

  • Embroider a nose (Yarn C) between muzzle pieces.
  • Add tiny white teeth at the bottom edge.

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