Get Batty For Halloween Crochet

These DIY crochet bats just shout Halloween, don’t they? And, for the kiddos, we need to have some of these to decorate the house for Halloween. Remember the Pigeon Lady in Mary Poppins? I think it would make a cool costume to have an overcoat covered with all kinds of bats to be the Bat Lady. With Batman so popular, Bat Lady should be a hit! See the link to this pattern below.

This cute bat is crocheted upside down since that’s how they hang in nature. Any dark color yarn would be perfect for this simple project. Stitch on the eyes with yarn yourself rather than using plastic eyes for safety. Get a tree branch from the yard, strip it of all leaves, place it in a substantial container weighted with water, sand, or rocks, then hand a few bats to create your Halloween atmosphere.

These tiny bats are quoted as perhaps the quickest project ever. It would take only a few minutes to make each one so you can make a ‘mess’ of them, a flock, school, gathering of bats. Then, hang them with sewing thread around the front door, porch, or in the house. They can also be sewed or glued to a sweatshirt to create a seasonal, one of a kind, speciality shirt that you’d pay big bucks for in retail stores. Cover rips or stains on a favorite shirt and you’ll be very popular with the batty kid.

I know it seems like Halloween is far away – but it’s not. Not with all the projects we are all trying to start and finish this time of year in time for gifting. These will work up quickly and will be a hit with the youngsters!

Looking for more Halloween Crochet patterns? Check these out on Etsy and these amazing Halloween Crochet Books over at Amazon

Crochet free bat pattern #1.

Bat pattern # 2 – also free.

Tiny bat free pattern here.

There is something especially lovely about a handmade gift that comes with a few thoughtful words. These crochet Christmas birds pair a folded yarn ornament with a decorative poem card, turning a little crochet project into a keepsake.

The design has a rounded head, a tiny embroidered eye and beak, and a forked tail. A broad overlapping section forms the wing, giving the bird that folded, origami-inspired appearance. It is a simple-looking shape with plenty of handmade charm.

A Crochet Bird That Doubles as a Gift Topper

What appeals to me most is the idea of using the bird twice. Tie it onto a wrapped present as a gift topper, then let the recipient hang it on their Christmas tree afterwards. The wrapping gets recycled, the ribbon goes into somebody’s “far too useful to throw away” drawer, and the bird becomes part of next year’s decorations.

Cream would be a lovely choice for a Christmas dove, while cranberry red, sage green and dusty blue offer a different seasonal look. Keeping the wing plain lets the crochet texture and folded layers stand out.

For a personalised crochet gift tag, an embroidered initial is a sweet addition. One small letter gives the ornament a purpose without needing to squeeze an entire name onto the wing.

The Printable Christmas Dove Card

The accompanying printable brings the gift together. Watercolour-style holly, evergreen branches, berries and gold accents frame the card, with space above the poem for attaching the crocheted bird.

The original Christmas poem shares wishes for peace, joy and love, then invites the recipient to hang the dove on their tree. There is also a “With love from” line, so the finished card feels like a complete little present.

I would print it on firm cardstock and attach the bird with a removable thread or ribbon loop. That way, the recipient can lift it off the card easily when it is time to decorate the tree.

It is a thoughtful Christmas gift concept, especially for crafters who enjoy making small decorations with a personal touch. The bird and poem card belong together: a little handmade ornament, a Christmas wish, and something to bring out again next December.

Have you read?

A Crochet Bird That Doubles as a Gift Topper

The Printable Christmas Dove Card