Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year, and I love celebrating by making fun, spooky accessories. If you’re looking for a unique way to show off your Halloween spirit, these crocheted bat earrings are the perfect project! They’re cute, quick to make, and the googly eyes add a playful touch that’s sure to catch attention.

In this tutorial, I’ll guide you step by step through creating these adorable bat earrings using black crochet thread and some basic crochet stitches. Let’s get started!

Materials

•   Black Aunt Lydia Crochet Thread Size 10
•   1.0 mm crochet hook
•   Earring fastenings
•   Googly eyes
•   Yarn needle for weaving in ends
•   Scissors

Abbreviations

•   ch: chain
•   sl st: slip stitch
•   hdc: half double crochet
•   trc: treble crochet
•   sc: single crochet
•   st: stitch
•   sp: space

Directions for Bat Earrings

Step 1: Create the Bat’s Body

1.  Make a magic circle.
2.  Chain 1 and work 6 hdc into the magic circle. Pull the circle tight and join with a slip stitch to the first hdc.
3.  For Round 2, chain 1 and make 2 hdc in each hdc from Round 1, for a total of 12 hdc. Join with a slip stitch.

Step 2: Form the First Wing

1.  Chain 10 to form the first wing.
2.  Turn work and slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook.
3.  Work 2 treble crochets (trc) in the next chain, then slip stitch in the next chain.
4.  Repeat: 2 trc in the next chain, slip stitch, then 3 trc in the next chain.
5.  Continue: Slip stitch in the next chain, work 2 trc in the following chain, and then slip stitch to attach the wing to the bat’s head.

Step 3: Work Across the Head

1.  Slip stitch 7 stitches across the head.

Step 4: Form the Second Wing

1.  Chain 10 to begin the second wing.
2.  Turn work and slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook.
3.  Work 2 treble crochets (trc) in the next chain, then slip stitch.
4.  Continue: 2 trc in the next chain, slip stitch, 2 trc in the following chain, and slip stitch to attach the wing to the bat’s body.

Step 5: Work Around the Body and Wings

1.  Slip stitch around the body and lower wing for a total of 20 stitches.
2.  In the next 3 stitches, work 3 hdc.
3.  Single crochet (sc) in the next stitch.
4.  In the next 3 stitches, work 3 hdc again.
5.  Single crochet in the next stitch.

Step 6: Work Along the Head and Lower Wing

1.  Slip stitch along the head and lower wing for a total of 20 stitches.
2.  Repeat: In the next 3 stitches, work 3 hdc, single crochet in the next stitch, 3 hdc in the following 3 stitches, and finish with a single crochet.

Step 7: Finishing Touches

1.  Weave in the ends with a yarn needle.
2.  Attach your earring fastenings.
3.  Add googly eyes to bring your cute bat earrings to life!

Final Thoughts on Crocheted Bat Earrings

These crocheted bat earrings are a fun, festive way to celebrate Halloween, and I just love how they turn out! The combination of black thread, googly eyes, and the spooky shape makes them a perfect accessory for October (or any time of year if you love bats as much as I do!).

Whether you’re making these earrings for yourself or as a gift, I hope you enjoy the process as much as I do. Don’t forget to share your finished projects—I’d love to see how your bats turn out!

Happy crocheting, and happy Halloween!