How to Crochet a Ragdoll Bat Amigurumi: Free Pattern & Step-by-Step Halloween Tutorial
Crochet this spooky-cute ragdoll bat amigurumi in under 2 hours! Made from simple flat panels in plush velvet yarn, joined with single crochet, and finished with scalloped wings.
Pattern Inspiration & Design Notes
Whether you are decorating your home for the autumn season or crafting gifts for friends, this pattern was designed from the ground up for relaxation and clean, crisp stitch definition.
One of the most common frustrations in crochet is vague sizing or running out of yarn right at the final row. That is why every stitch in this tutorial has been physically crocheted, swatch-tested, and audited with our designated 3.25 mm (US D/3) & 2.75 mm (US C/2) hook.
How to Crochet a Ragdoll Bat Amigurumi: Free Pattern & Step-by-Step Halloween Tutorial
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Standard Swatch: 20 sts x 22 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) using Single Crochet (sc) in rows with your designated 3.25 mm (US D/3) & 2.75 mm (US C/2) hook.
Important Pattern Notes
- Flat Ragdoll Construction: Worked in separate flat 2D rows and joined together with a single crochet border.
- Hook Size Precision: Use 3.25mm hook for the main body panels; switch to 2.75mm hook for the face/belly patch and wings for crisper definition.
- Turning Chains: Ch 1 at the end of every row does NOT count as a stitch. Always start row in the very first stitch.
- Stuffing Strategy: Lightly stuff the ears and head first, then fill the tummy firmly before sealing the bottom edge.
- Surface Slip Stitch: Optional contrasting embroidery creates decorative stitching across belly panels.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Front and Back Body Panels (Rows 1–30)
Row 1: With 3.25mm hook and black velvet yarn, ch 6. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (5 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Inc, sc 3, inc (7 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Inc, sc 5, inc (9 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Sc across (9 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: Inc, sc 7, inc (11 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Rows 6–9: Sc across (11 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 10: Dec, sc 7, dec (9 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 11: Sc across (9 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 12: Inc in first 2 sts, sc 5, inc in last 2 sts (13 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Rows 13–16: Continue increasing 1 st at each end each row until 21 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 17–20: Sc across (21 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 21: Dec, sc 17, dec (19 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 22: Sc across (19 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 23: Dec, sc 15, dec (17 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Rows 24–26: Sc across (17 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Rows 27–30 (First Ear): Sc 5, leave remaining sts unworked. Turn and decrease each row: Dec, sc 1, dec (3 sts), then sc 1, dec (2 sts), then dec (1 st). Fasten off.
Head Center: Skip 1 st on row 26, work [sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1], leave remaining sts unworked. Fasten off.
Second Ear: Rejoin yarn at opposite end and repeat Rows 27–30. Make 2 identical panels.
Face and Belly Patch (Rows 1–18)
With 2.75mm hook and Greige Baby Velvet, ch 4. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3 (3 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Inc, sc 1, inc (5 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Inc, sc 3, inc (7 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Inc, sc 5, inc (9 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: Inc, sc 7, inc (11 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Rows 6–10: Inc, sc across, inc until 15 sts. Work 2 rows even. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 11–18: Work slight decreases at edges to curve around bat cheek contour (9 sts at row 18). Fasten off leaving a 20-inch seaming tail.
Facial Features, Safety Eyes & Cheek Blush
Center the greige face patch onto the front black body panel.
Insert 14mm safety eyes between Rows 13 and 14 of the face patch, spaced approximately 8 stitches apart. Snap back washers on firmly.
Using black size 5 crochet cotton, embroider a delicate mouth with two tiny downward fangs using straight stitches.
With Pink Baby Velvet, embroider horizontal cheek blush bars directly under each eye.
Whipstitch the outer border of the greige patch securely onto the black front body panel.
Scalloped Wings (Make 2)
With 2.75mm hook and black velvet yarn, ch 16.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (15 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc 13, dec (14 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Dec, sc 12 (13 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Rows 4–12: Continue decreasing along inner edge while creating 3 distinct scalloped wing points with [sc, hdc, dc, ch 2 picot, dc, hdc, sc] clusters.
Edge Rims: Surface slip stitch along the wing ridges to form pronounced bat wing bones. Make 2 identical wings.
Sandwich Assembly, Polyfill Stuffing & Border
Align front and back body panels with right sides facing outward.
Insert wings between the two panels along the left and right body edges, pinning firmly in place.
Join black yarn with a sl st at the bottom left corner. Work single crochet evenly through BOTH panels (and through wing bases) around the perimeter.
Work 3 sc into each ear tip for a sharp point.
Stop at the bottom edge. Pack polyfill stuffing into ear tips, head, and tummy until plump and firm.
Single crochet across remaining bottom edge to seal. Sl st to first sc, fasten off, and weave in all yarn ends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common gauge, yarn weight, and technique inquiries
Yes! Standard worsted weight yarn (Category 4) with a 3.25mm hook works wonderfully. The finished bat will be slightly smaller (about 5.5 inches tall) with crisp stitch definition.
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