Is everyone ready for the cold weather that is about to sweep over most of the United States? My pantry is stocked, and I have plenty of firewood, so I’m ready for some cozy crochet time. It’s February, so it’s time to work on Valentine’s Day gifts. One of my bat patterns from Halloween is still a consistent download, so I came up with a cute little bat with heart-shaped wings and heart-shaped ears. 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 20:*Dec, sc in next 3 sc,* repeat around
(24 sc). Insert eyes at Rnd 9, 5 sts apart. Stuff.
Rnd 21: *Dec, sc in next 2 sc,* repeat around
(18 sc).
Rnd 22: *Dec, sc in next sc,* repeat around
(12 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).
Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc remaining 3 sts tog (1 sc). Fasten off.
Return to unworked sts of Row 8. Sk 1 sc, attach yarn in next st. Ch 1, dec over first 2 sc, sc in next st, dec over next 2 sc (3 sc).
Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc remaining 3 sts tog (1 sc). Fasten off.
Lay heart flat on felt and trace around it. Cut 2 pieces of felt and stick to back of hearts.
Attach MC in bottom of Row 1, sc around heart (evenly spaced). Fasten off MC with 9” length.
Sew heart wings to sides of bat at Rnds 9-13.
Use black yarn to embroider mouth and fangs.
PDF available: Valentine’s Day Bat Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
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