Crochet Bat Keychain Pattern – Free Step-by-Step Amigurumi Tutorial for Beginners

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Crochet Bat Keychain Pattern – Free Step-by-Step Amigurumi Tutorial

Hi there, crochet friend! 🦇 Halloween is right around the corner, and today I'm going to show you how to make this adorable little bat, step by step — perfect as a keychain, a bag charm, or a fun little decoration to hang around the house. Even if you've never made an amigurumi before, don't worry: I'll walk you through every single stitch in detail, so you can follow along at your own pace.

This pattern uses a mix of basic stitches you probably already know (chains, double crochets) combined with a few slightly fancier ones (treble crochets, half double crochets) to create that pretty scalloped wing texture you can see in the finished piece. Nothing here is too advanced — we're just going to take it slow and steady, one row at a time.

Doesn't she look sweet? That warm orange color against the wood and cinnamon sticks gives such a cozy autumn feel, but you can absolutely make yours in classic black, purple, or any color that matches your Halloween decor. Let's get started!

What You'll Need

• Yarn: Worsted weight (medium) yarn — orange, black, or any color you like
• Crochet hook: Size 2.5mm to 3mm works best for this small project
• Yarn needle: For weaving in your ends when you're done
• Scissors: To cut your yarn between steps
• A keyring or chain (optional): If you want to turn your finished bat into a keychain, like the one shown in the photos

Quick note before we start: this pattern is worked flat (back and forth in rows), not in a spiral like most amigurumi. That just means we'll be turning our work at certain points — I'll let you know exactly when!

Step 1: Chain 15 to Start

Every project needs a solid foundation, and for this bat, that foundation is a simple starting chain. Make a slip knot on your hook, and then chain a total of 15 stitches, as shown in the photo below.

Try to keep your chain stitches relaxed and even in size — not pulled too tight. A chain that's too tight will make the next row much harder to work into, and a chain that's too loose can make your finished piece look uneven. If you're newer to crochet, it can genuinely help to practice chaining a few times before starting your actual project, just to get a feel for your tension.

Once you've counted and double-checked that you have exactly 15 chains, you're ready to move on to the fun part — where this starting chain begins turning into the shape of a wing!

Step 2: The First Wing Row — Building the Scalloped Edge

This next part looks like a lot of instructions at once, but I promise it's really just one small sequence repeated 3 times. Here's the full stitch pattern for this row:

* 1 dc, [1 dc, 1 tr], [1 tr, 1 dc] * repeat 3 times

Let's slow down and go through exactly what this means, piece by piece:

• 1 dc — Work one regular double crochet stitch into your chain. This is your standard, familiar stitch — nothing new here.
• [1 dc, 1 tr] — Into the very next chain stitch, you're going to work TWO stitches instead of just one: first a double crochet, then a treble crochet, both landing in that same chain stitch. This is what creates the little "bump" or point of the scallop shape.
• [1 tr, 1 dc] — Now do the same idea, but in reverse order: work one treble crochet, then one double crochet, again both into the same next chain stitch. This mirrors the previous bump and helps create that smooth wavy, scalloped look along the wing's edge.

Once you've worked through this full sequence one time, that's one complete scallop. Now here's the important part: repeat this entire sequence — 1 dc, [1 dc, 1 tr], [1 tr, 1 dc] — a total of 3 times, moving along your chain of 15. Each repeat creates one more wavy bump along the edge, and together these 3 repeats form the beautiful scalloped bottom edge of the wing that you can see taking shape in the photo below.

Tip for beginners: treble crochet (tr) stitches are just double crochet stitches with one extra "yarn over" at the start, making them a bit taller. If you're not familiar with treble crochet yet, it might be worth practicing that stitch alone a few times before diving into this row — once you've got the motion down, this whole row becomes much easier.

Don't rush through these 3 repeats. It's very easy to lose count partway through, especially with the double stitches landing in the same spot — so go slowly, and if you need to, count out loud or use a stitch marker to mark where each repeat starts.

Step 3: The Second Row — Building Height with 4 dc, [2 tr]

Now we're going to build a second row on top of what we just made, adding more height and structure to the wing shape. Here's the stitch pattern for this row:

* 4 dc, [2 tr] * repeat 3 times

Breaking this down:

• 4 dc — Work 4 regular double crochet stitches in a row, moving along your previous row of stitches.
• [2 tr] — Then, into the next stitch, work 2 treble crochet stitches both into that same spot. This creates another small raised point, adding to the scalloped, pointed texture of the wing.

Just like before, repeat this full sequence — 4 dc, then [2 tr] — 3 times total across the row. You'll start to notice your piece becoming thicker and more three-dimensional as this second row builds on top of the first, shown in the photo below.

Take a moment here to really look at your work and compare it to the photo — you should be able to see two distinct rows now, with little pointed bumps along the edge. This is exactly what starts to create that classic "bat wing" silhouette with its jagged, pointed edges.

Step 4: Check Your Wing Shape So Far

Let's pause and take a look at the fuller picture. By now, your piece should be curving nicely and showing that recognizable wing shape, with the scalloped points along one edge, as shown below.

If your piece looks a little different from the photo, don't panic — small variations in tension and stitch height are completely normal, especially early in a project like this. As long as you have your rows and repeats correct, the overall shape will come together beautifully by the end.

Step 5: Shaping the Top Edge

Now we move to shaping the top part of the wing, closer to where it will eventually connect to the body. This next sequence is a little different — pay close attention, since it includes a small chain-and-slip-stitch detail:

[1 dc, 3 ch, 1 sl st in 3rd ch from hook, 2 ch, 1 sl st]

Here's what each part means:

• 1 dc — Work one double crochet stitch as usual.
• 3 ch — Chain 3 stitches. This little chain will form a tiny loop or point.
• 1 sl st in 3rd ch from hook — Count back 3 chains from your hook, and work a slip stitch into that stitch. This closes the little chain into a small loop or picot-like point, adding fine detail to the wing's edge.
• 2 ch — Chain 2 more stitches, to move into position for the next part.
• 1 sl st — Finish with one slip stitch to anchor everything before continuing.

This little combination is what creates those delicate pointed tips you can see forming along the top edge in the photo below — it's a small detail, but it makes a big difference in how refined the finished wing looks.

Tip: This step involves more little movements than the previous rows, so take it slowly. If your picot loop looks a bit uneven the first time, that's totally normal — it gets easier to control once your hands get used to the motion.

Step 6: The Final Detail Row

Almost there! For this next section, here's the stitch sequence:

* 5 sl st, [1 hdc, 2 ch, 1 hdc] * as shown

• 5 sl st — Work 5 slip stitches in a row. These are quick, low stitches that help you move smoothly along the edge without adding much height.
• [1 hdc, 2 ch, 1 hdc] — Then, into the next stitch, work one half double crochet, chain 2, and another half double crochet, all into that same spot. This little "fan" shape adds one final decorative point.

You can see this combination taking shape in the photo below — notice how the texture is becoming richer and more detailed with each row we add.

Step 7: Your Finished Wing Piece

And just like that — take a look at what you've made! Your piece should now show that full, textured bat wing shape, with all the scalloped points and detail rows we've built up together, exactly like the photo below.

Doesn't it look amazing already? Every single row we worked — from that very first chain of 15, through all the scallop repeats, up to this final detailed edge — has come together to create this beautifully textured wing shape. You're doing fantastic!

Enjoyed This Free Crochet Tutorial?

I hope this free bat keychain tutorial gave you a fun little project to try. We created this blog so crochet lovers can find useful ideas, follow the written instructions, study the photos, and learn new projects without having to pay for the written tutorials.

Everything in this article is free, so you can take your time and come back whenever you need to check a stitch or repeat a step. Whether you are a beginner or simply looking for a cute Halloween project, we want the tutorial to feel friendly, clear, and easy to follow.

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