NOTE: This pattern has been retired and is no longer available to purchase

Are you looking for the perfect crochet Bat pattern? Well here it is! This bat makes the perfect handmade Halloween gift, so keep reading to find out more!

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SIZE AND GAUGE

Petra measures approximately 25 cm (10 in) tall when standing and 18 cm (7 in) when sitting if made with DK yarn and a 2.5mm crochet hook.

Gauge - 3.5cm across over rounds 1-5.

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TOOLS AND MATERIALS

The crochet pattern for Petra the Pterodactyl
4 balls of Ricorumi yarn in shade 035 - Midnight Blue
1 ball of Ricorumi in shade 017 - Lilac
2.5 mm crochet hook (I use the Clover amour hooks - they’re super light with a comfortable handle, plus they come in lovely colours!)
Soft toy stuffing (I use sheepswool cluster fill which is lovely and soft as well as being environmentally friendly!)
A pair of 10mm safety eyes
Yarn needle/tapestry needle (I find size 20 works best)

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SKILLS REQUIRED

I believe that everyone can crochet this pattern, whether they are new to crocheting or have been crocheting for years! The pattern for Petra the Pterodactyl includes clear instructions for each round as well as 97 step-by-step photos! And all the alterations that you need to make for Boo the Bat are clearly explained and demonstrated with photos on my blog!

The techniques used in this pattern are:

Magic circle
Single crochet
Single crochet into the back loop
Single crochet increase
Single crochet invisible decrease
Chain stitch
Single crochet into a chain
Double crochet
Popcorn stitch
Invisible crochet edge finish
Neat amigurumi finish
Attaching crocheted pieces