About FreshStitches

The idea for FreshStitches began in 2008 when crochet designer, Stacey Trock, noticed a distinct lack of patterns for big and cuddly stuffed animals. A handful of adorable designs later- FreshStitches was born! Since then, FreshStitches patterns have become legendary for their cuteness, detailed instructions and step-by-step photos. Using the abundance of help and information in the patterns, numerous crocheters have crocheted a FreshStitches animal as their first crochet project! ...more

Bat Crochet Pattern

Meet Lemuel the Bat

Chance that a bat in the wild has rabies: 10%. Chance that your crocheted bat will: 0%. Now, those are odds that you can cuddle! Lemuel is a big softie with huge wings, and he’s ready to celebrate Halloween (or any other batty occasion)!

Lemuel measures 8.5″ tall when crocheted with worsted weight yarn.

Materials Required

Black, tan and white Ella Rae Classic (220 yards/skein) used in sample, less than one skein of each color required. Add 10 yards of white yarn if you’d like to do the optional buggy eyes (see gallery below). This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more yardage for bulkier yarns.