Spooky Halloween Bat Granny Square Crochet Pattern Free
This Halloween bat granny square crochet pattern is perfect for adding a spooky touch to your Halloween décor. Whether you love bats or are just looking for a fun crochet motif, this pattern is for you!
The bat applique adds a unique and scary element to the classic granny square, making it stand out from more traditional designs. It’s the perfect way to create something festive and fun for the season. The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Granny Square Projects Ideas
There are so many ways to use granny square patterns, and this bat design is no different. You can use this simple granny as a standalone piece or combine multiple squares for bigger projects like a square blanket, afghan, or pillow.
It’s also great for making a cardigan, tote bag, or even a cute garland to hang up for Halloween. Try mixing this square with other Halloween-themed granny square patterns like my spider, cat, eyeball, jack-o-lantern, skull, witch or ghost for an extra festive project!
Granny Square Crochet Pattern Information
This is a great project for advanced beginners looking for a twist on the traditional granny square. It features a circle in square design, where you crochet a circle to square pattern to create the background for the bat. It’s a fun challenge, but still simple enough to follow along.
The pattern also has a continuous flow, which means no seams to sew! The bat itself is a 3D applique that adds extra depth and dimension to the piece, making it a unique addition to your crochet collection.
Skill Level
Advanced beginner. This easy pattern uses basic stitches and involves color changes and shaping.
Materials for the Granny Square Crochet Pattern
- Hook size: H-8 5 mm crochet hook or mm hook size needed for gauge
- Type of yarn: Worsted weight yarn/medium weight #4. You will need purple, black, yellow, and white yarn.
- Tapestry needle: Use this to weave in the ends.
- Stitch markers: Optional. You can use these to help keep track of your stitches.
PDF Pattern
This crochet pattern is also available as an ad-free PDF in my Etsy Shop: Halloween crochet granny squares bundle
Finished Size
My basic granny square measures 7.25 inches by 7.25 inches.
Gauge
16 stitches = 4 inches
9 rounds = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- DC = double crochet
- SC = single crochet
- HDC = half double crochet
- ch/chs = chain stitch/chain stitches
- st/sts = stitch, stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
Granny Square Crochet Pattern Notes
- The granny square pattern is written in US terms.
- You will make the granny square first and then add the bat appliqué
- The stitch counts are listed at the end of every row/round.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
Magic Circle Alternative
If you find the magic ring/circle tricky, try this easier method for round 1: Chain 3, make 11 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, join (11 stitches)
Halloween Bat Granny Square Crochet Pattern Instructions
You will make the granny square first and then add the bat appliqué.
Granny Square Crochet Pattern
This granny square is made with the circle to square technique.
Yellow yarn
Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 DC, join to first DC (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, make 2 DC in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in the next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in the next 2 sts*, join with purple yarn (44 stitches)
Purple yarn
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *(2 DC, ch-2, 2 DC), DC in the next 10 sts*, join
Rnds 6-8: Ch 2, DC in each st and (2 DC, ch-2, 2 DC) in each ch-2 corner space
Bat Wings Pattern
The bat wings are worked as one solid piece.
SPIKE instructions: in next st (SC, DC, ch 3 and sl st in 3rd ch from hook), in next st (DC, SC)
Black yarn
Row 1: Ch 29, SC in the 2nd ch from the hook, HDC in the next 26 chs, SC in the last chain, turn (28 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, SC in the first st, SPIKE, SC in next st, SPIKE, SC in next st, SPIKE, sc in next 10 sts, SPIKE, SC in next st, SPIKE, SC in next st, SPIKE, SC in next st, fasten off
Bat Head Pattern
Black yarn
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 10 HDC, join (10 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, make 2 HDC in each st, join (20 stitches)
Bat Eyes Pattern
White yarn
Magic circle, ch 1, 6 SC, join and fasten off (6 stitches)
Tie a little bit of black leftover yarn into a small knots and attach to the center of each eye. Sew the eyes to the bat head.
Assembling the Granny Square Crochet Pattern
Sew the bat wings onto the front of the moon, making sure they’re positioned evenly. Then, center the head between the wings and securely sew it to the middle of the granny square.
Finishing the Granny Square Crochet Pattern
Fasten off and then weave in the ends. Block if desired.
Looking for More Free Patterns?
If you like this spooky bat square design, you will love my other designs: skull blanket, haunted house blanket, halloween bag, and my mini halloween treat bags.
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