Bat crazy by Claire Fairall Designs

Bat crazy

Knitting
August 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
Size- 12cm /5” body height
English
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These little fluttery friends are here to prove that Halloween bats don’t have to be spooky—they can be downright adorable (and maybe a little ridiculous).

With their goofy grins, oversized eyes, and flappy wings, they’re equal parts charm and chaos.

Knit them in any color of the rainbow (or stick with classic Halloween hues, if you’re feeling festive), and watch each one take on a personality of its own.

Beginner-friendly, quick to make, and endlessly customizable, these bats are ready to swoop in and steal the spotlight—fangs and all.

The body and ears are knitted flat in a single piece. The wings are knitted using garter stitch. ( knit every row) with simple shaping at the row ends.

Eyes are knitted separately and sewn on after stuffing the bat.

Simple shaping and seaming make this a quick project to knit in an evening or two.

This 6 page pattern includes full colour illustrated making up instructions

Suitable for beginner beginners.

Pattern Information

Size- 12cm /5” body height
Needle size: one pair–3.25mm (UK 10 /US 3)

Tension 3.25mm needles and Stylecraft DK yarn.
26sts x 30 rows = 10cm (4”) stst. Square

Recommended yarn: -
Stylecraft Special DK
Body-
Yarn A Royal Blue 1117 10g/30m/33yds.
Or
Yarn A Proper Purple 1855 10g/30m/33yds.

Wings-
Yarn B Teal 1062 5g/15m/16yds

Eyes and Mouth
Yarn C White 1001 5g/15m/16yds
Yarn D Black 1002 5g/15m/16yds

You will also need-
Toy stuffing
Blunt sewing up needle.