Spooky Bat Purse by Sarah Watson

Spooky Bat Purse

Crochet
September 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
sc
5.0 mm (H)
131 - 142 yards (120 - 130 m)
one size
US
English
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Make your own spooky bat purse with this easy-to-follow crochet pattern! The PDF includes step-by-step written instructions to help you crochet bat motifs, add a border, and seam them into a functional Halloween bag. Perfect for trick-or-treating, festivals, or as a gothic-inspired accessory. Beginner-friendly and fun to make!

Note: This is a printable, ad-free PDF with color-coded sizing for easy reference and exclusive picture tutorial. You can find the free, ad-supported version of the pattern here.

Difficulty
This is an EASY level pattern. A simple stitch pattern and shaping is used.

Finished Measurements
Finished bat should measure 32 cm (12.5”) across and 12 cm (5”) in height.

The purse strap length is customizable.

Yarn
You will need 120 meters (131 yards) of a worsted weight (4) yarn.

Sample was made using Caron Simply Soft yarn in the color “black.” Simply Soft yarn is a 100% acrylic, worsted weight (4) yarn that contains 288 meters (315 yards) per 170.1 grams (6 oz).

Hook Size and Notions

  • 5 mm crochet hook

  • Stitch marker

  • Tapestry needle

  • Scissors