If you didn’t get time to go to the store to buy a card, here’s a free PDF download for you. Simply print it 2-sided, fold it in half, and sign it for your sweetie.
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Who says Valentine’s Day has to be all roses and teddy bears? If your heart beats a little faster for quirky, cute, and slightly spooky makes, this Valentine’s Day Bat Amigurumi Crochet Pattern is about to steal your heart.
This sweet little bat is the perfect mix of spooky and lovable—soft wings, tiny ears, and Valentine-inspired details that make it ideal for gifting, decorating, or keeping as a year-round reminder that love comes in all forms (even winged ones!).
A Valentine Project with a Twist
Bats are symbols of loyalty, intuition, and strong bonds—so honestly, they’re kind of perfect for Valentine’s Day. This amigurumi bat swaps the usual dark-and-creepy vibe for something cozy, cute, and full of love. Think heart accents, soft yarn textures, and an expression that’s more hug-me than haunt-you.
Whether you’re crocheting for:
A gothic Valentine 💀❤️
A bat lover or animal enthusiast 🦇
A kid who loves cute creatures
Yourself (because self-love counts!)
…this project fits the bill beautifully.
This little sweetie only takes a few hours (I made one in an evening) and will make the perfect gift for your littles or for your significant other. I used acrylic yarn, but feel free to use up your stash of Valentine colors. Stay warm everyone!
Finished Bat measures approximately 4.5” tall by 8” wide (including wings)
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn:
50 yards MC
20 yards CC
1 yard black
Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm)
10 mm safety eyes
Peel & stick felt
Fiberfill
Directions:
Rnd 1: With MC, ch 2 (or magic circle), sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 6: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 7-18: Sc in each st.
Rnd 19: *Dec, sc in next 4 sc,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 23: Dec around. Join with sl st. Close with ultimate finish.
HEART EARS: (Make 2)
With MC, ch 2 (or magic circle), 2 hdc, 2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc, 2 hdc, sl st (all in same lp). Fasten off with 6” length. Sew ears to top of bat at Rnds 3-4.
HEART WINGS: (Make 2)
Row 1: With CC, ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 3 sc in sc (3 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st (5 sc).
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st (7 sc).
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in last st (9 sc).
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in last st (11 sc).
Rows 7-8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 9: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sc, sc in next st, dec over next 2 sc. Leave remaining sts unworked (3 sc).
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If you have been following my blog, you saw last month’s National Zoo Animal Blog Hop. June 1 was National Reef Awareness Day, so we had several sea animal crochet patterns for that day, one of which was an Octopus Eyeglass Holder. Even though I started a YouTube tutorial for the Octopus, the blog hop took more time than I thought, and the days flew by! Then I found out I had gallstones and had to undergo a cholecystectomy (yuk) which put me even further behind. This is such a fun pattern, though, so I promised myself I would get it finished this week. I finally finished the edits and published it on YouTube today. Please reach out to me if you have any issues with the tutorial.
Easter will be here soon, and everyone is busy with their holiday preparations. Your little girls love their new dresses and hats, but they also want their dolls to have new Easter outfits. With this quick and easy pattern, you can crochet an Easter bonnet for each of their fashion dolls using yarn from your scrap basket. They also make cute decorations if your family has an Easter tree.
Doll Easter Bonnet
Materials:
12 yards I Love This Cotton yarn
Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm)
Yarn needle
Flowers, ribbons, or other decorations, as desired
Finished hat measures 2.75” across at brim.
Directions:
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds unless otherwise specified.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: Working in BLO, sc in each st.
Rnds 5-6: Sc in each st (both loops).
Rnd 7: Working in FLO, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (27 sc).
Rnd 8: Working in both loops, sc in each st.
Rnd 9: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 10: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off white. Block hat.
Glue on ribbon or flowers as desired for the hat band. For a hanging decoration, cut a piece of cord or ribbon about 10” long. Pull through a stitch at the top of the back of the hat and make a knot.
Sew a 4″ piece of elastic to the sides to create a chicken bonnet.
Last year I was overwhelmed at the response to my Owl Eyeglass Holder. Because some crocheters aren’t familiar with the crocodile stitch, this week I created a video tutorial. This is a simple project for learning the crocodile stitch, and the owl is just so darn cute! Originally it was designed as an eyeglass holder, but it also makes a cute little plush toy.
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